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… your arteries over time and increase your risk of heart disease and stroke. Another term for high blood pressure is … seeds or hemp hearts on yogurt or oatmeal If you have kidney disease, or take medication to lower blood pressure, … is good for your health. Alcohol increases the risk of many chronic diseases including heart disease, stroke and several …
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… Overview Glomerular filtration is the process by which the kidneys filter the blood, removing excess wastes and fluids. … kidney function. The eGFR is also used to find the stage of chronic kidney disease. The eGFR is often calculated using a formula that …
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… For example, pain during urination can be a symptom of both kidney stones and urinary tract infections. So it can be … Cancer Acute Kidney Injury Acute Kidney Injury Versus Chronic Kidney Disease Anemia of Chronic Kidney Disease Artificial …
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… cardiovascular fitness, endurance and aerobic fitness. Chronic disease Any disease that lasts a long time, progresses … usually improve and is rarely cured completely. Common chronic diseases include heart disease, cancer, diabetes, …
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… Vietnamese What is Tuberculosis (TB)? TB is a serious disease caused by a germ (bacteria) that spreads through the … affect other parts of the body like glands, bones, joints, kidneys, the brain and reproductive organs. TB is curable. … to your health care provider if you have HIV infection, chronic kidney disease, cancer, diabetes or have a weak …
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… blood cells. A stem cell transplant may be used to treat diseases that damage or destroy the bone marrow, such as … such as heart disease or diabetes, and have a normal kidney and liver. Your doctor will also consider how much … acute GVHD. If it happens after 3 months, it is called chronic GVHD. After chronic GVHD occurs, it may take as long …
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… B. Sometimes the virus causes a long-term infection, called chronic hepatitis B. Over time, it can damage your liver. … receive clotting factors from human donors. Having severe kidney disease that requires you to have your blood filtered …
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… is the most important thing you can do to slow down the disease and improve your quality of life. Smoking is linked … down as the number of years you stay smoke-free increases. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The most … down as the number of years you stay smoke-free increases. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The most …
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… Uremia (uremic syndrome) is a serious complication of chronic kidney disease and acute kidney injury (which used to be known as …
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… Persons with lung conditions Last updated January 29, 2025 Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic disease that causes shortness of breath, fatigue and …
