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… tendon attaches to a bony prominence ( Osgood-Schlatter disease ). This is more likely to occur during rapid growth … and those who are involved with gymnastics and dance. The disease involves both legs about 25% of the time. It's … diabetes, a weakened immune system , peripheral arterial disease, or any surgical hardware in the area? "Hardware" …
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… It is also used to treat and prevent inflammatory bowel diseases (such as ulcerative colitis). Cromolyn belongs to a … or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: kidney disease liver disease During pregnancy, this medication should be used …
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… Uses Edaravone is used to treat a certain type of nerve disease called amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, also commonly called Lou Gehrig's disease). It helps to slow down the worsening of this disease. However, it is not a cure for ALS, and it does not …
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… you against COVID-19 which is a serious and sometimes fatal disease. The vaccine provides strong protection against … certain chronic health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease or lung disease. For some people, symptoms of COVID-19 can last for …
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… Physical Activity Overtraining Overuse Injuries Parkinson's Disease and Exercise Physical Activity as You Get Older … Disorders Planning to Be More Active When You Have Chronic Disease Plantar Fasciitis: Resuming Your Training … COPD: Using Exercise to Feel Better Coronary Artery Disease: Exercising for a Healthy Heart Fitness: Adding More …
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… is used to treat a certain rare genetic problem (Gaucher disease). Imiglucerase replaces a certain natural substance … glucocerebrosidase) that is missing in people with Gaucher disease. This medication improves blood, bone, liver, and spleen problems caused by Gaucher disease. Imiglucerase does not correct the genetic problem, …
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… have regular blood tests to look for signs of trophoblastic disease . These blood tests may be done over the next 6 to … for all follow-up visits. If you do get trophoblastic disease, there's a small chance that it will turn into … with radiation treatment . If you've had trophoblastic disease, it's likely you'll be able to get pregnant later. …
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… treatment will cure the infection. It's also done when gum disease has damaged a tooth so badly that there is no other … spreading to other areas of your mouth. In the case of gum disease, removing a tooth prevents the disease from spreading and damaging nearby teeth and bones. …
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… inactivate and remove viruses and bacteria that can cause disease. The final preparation of HBIg undergoes more … B is a virus that infects the liver. It can cause serious disease including permanent liver damage (cirrhosis). … hepatitis B have no symptoms and may not know they have the disease. You can spread the hepatitis B virus to others even …
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… is rabies? Rabies is a very serious and almost always fatal disease caused by a rabies virus. The virus infects the … What are the symptoms of rabies in people? Symptoms of the disease include: Headache Fever Increasing difficulty in … behaviour The majority of people with rabies die of the disease. What are the symptoms of rabies in animals? Animals …
