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Medications
… treatment of a certain rare genetic problem (Gaucher's disease). It works by decreasing the amount of a certain … this condition. This can help improve symptoms of Gaucher's disease, such as tiredness, pain in the joints/bones, and a … or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: kidney disease numbness/tingling of the hands/feet …
Medications
… health needs. Uses This medication is used to prevent disease caused by a virus called cytomegalovirus (CMV) in people who have received a bone marrow transplant. CMV disease can lead to serious infections in the body, … or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: kidney disease liver disease Before having surgery, tell your …
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… guidelines for management of extracranial cerebrovascular disease. Journal of Vascular Surgery , published online June … document for management of extracranial cerebrovascular disease. Journal of Vascular Surgery , published online June … guidelines for management of extracranial cerebrovascular disease. Journal of Vascular Surgery , published online June …
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… other STIs and an increased risk for pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). See HealthLinkBC File #08c Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) for more information. What is the treatment? … on how to talk to your partner(s), visit the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) Smart Sex Resource …
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… against the yellow fever virus. Yellow fever is a viral disease spread by infected mosquitoes. The vaccine is … 60 years of age and older People with a history of thymus disease or disorder, including myasthenia gravis, thymoma, … A serious allergy to eggs An immune system weakened by disease or medical treatment Relapsing-remitting multiple …
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… all vaccines on time, your child can be protected from many diseases over a lifetime. Immunization has saved more lives … contains a weakened form of rotavirus that does not cause disease. The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. The … vaccine prevents more than 3 out of 4 cases of rotavirus disease, and almost all severe cases, including …
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… be rejoined. footnote 3 Surgery is not a cure for Crohn's disease. When surgery for Crohn's is needed, as little of … is removed to keep the intestines working normally. The disease tends to return to other areas of the intestines … ON: BC Decker. Davis BR, Matthews JB (2006). Diverticular disease of the colon. In M Wolfe et al., eds., Therapy of …
Medications
… and kidneys. Calcitriol is used in patients with kidney disease who can't make enough of the active form of Vitamin … professional. This drug may also be used for certain bone diseases (rickets, osteomalacia) when regular vitamin D does … medical history, especially of: high calcium levels heart disease (such as irregular heartbeat, coronary artery …
Medications
… in your legs/lungs/eyes, a stroke, mini-stroke (TIA), heart disease, heart attack, high cholesterol, irregular heartbeat … before menopause. It should not be used to prevent heart disease. How To Use Read the Medication Guide provided by … in the legs/lungs/eyes) stroke mini-stroke (TIA) heart disease (blocked blood vessels in the heart) heart attack …
Medications
… Quitting smoking lowers your risk of heart and lung disease, as well as cancer. Varenicline works by blocking … or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: kidney disease mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, … bipolar disorder, depression) heart/blood vessel disease (such as coronary artery disease, peripheral …
