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… have been present at a crime scene. Hair analysis is less commonly used to test for heavy metals in the body, such as … lab may report different results for separate hairs from a common sample. Standards for testing do not exist. Any hair … the Doctor Current as of: September 8, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… decision-maker? Your substitute decision-maker (SDM) (health care agent, proxy, surrogate) can make decisions … decision-maker? Choose your substitute decision-maker (health care agent, proxy, surrogate) carefully. You can … decision-maker, it is very clear who has the power to make health decisions for you. Choosing Your Substitute …
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… person to person. If you have FM, you may also have other health conditions such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), … more. For more information, visit: BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre: Fibromyalgia Arthritis Society Canada: … a diagnosis is based on the symptoms you describe to your health care provider and by ruling out other conditions …
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… seizure. Epilepsy that causes focal seizures is the most common type of epilepsy in adults. What causes it? The … Epilepsy Current as of: August 25, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: John Pope MD - Pediatrics … seizure. Epilepsy that causes focal seizures is the most common type of epilepsy in adults. What causes it? The …
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… surgery for warts depends on the type of laser used. Some common risks include: Pain during and after the treatment. … Plantar Warts Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Patrice Burgess MD - Family … surgery for warts depends on the type of laser used. Some common risks include: Pain during and after the treatment. …
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… feeling pain. Risks Problems after a nerve block are not common. There is a small risk of nerve damage, infection, or … Anesthesia Current as of: October 20, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family … feeling pain. Risks Problems after a nerve block are not common. There is a small risk of nerve damage, infection, or …
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… of infection. Cutting off the tip of a finger or toe are common avulsion injuries. If this avulsion injury is larger … Cuts Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, … of infection. Cutting off the tip of a finger or toe are common avulsion injuries. If this avulsion injury is larger …
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… are moving when there is no actual movement. The motion commonly is described as a feeling of spinning or whirling, … Problems Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, … are moving when there is no actual movement. The motion commonly is described as a feeling of spinning or whirling, …
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… in the back and chest. Atypical neuropathies are far less common than other types of neuropathy. They often happen all … Stenosis Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - … in the back and chest. Atypical neuropathies are far less common than other types of neuropathy. They often happen all …
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… is held in place with wires or plates and screws. The most common problem after this surgery is numbness of the upper … Current as of: November 14, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family … is held in place with wires or plates and screws. The most common problem after this surgery is numbness of the upper …
