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Nicotine Gum

… from the gum makes its way into your system through the blood vessels that line your mouth. If you chew the gum … Also, it may take longer for the nicotine to get into your bloodstream. Gradually cut back on how much gum you use. As … from the gum makes its way into your system through the blood vessels that line your mouth. If you chew the gum …
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Multiple Sclerosis Alternative Treatments

… in the immune system. Blockage in the veins that drain blood from the brain. Many people who have MS also … in the immune system. Blockage in the veins that drain blood from the brain. Many people who have MS also …
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Gamete and Zygote Intrafallopian Transfer GIFT and ZIFT

… demanding. Superovulation with hormones requires regular blood tests and frequent monitoring by your doctor. It also … demanding. Superovulation with hormones requires regular blood tests and frequent monitoring by your doctor. It also …
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Bacterial Vaginosis Tests

… sample of vaginal discharge is checked for bacteria, white blood cells , and unusual cells called clue cells . If clue … sample of vaginal discharge is checked for bacteria, white blood cells , and unusual cells called clue cells . If clue …
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Asthma Identifying Your Triggers

… your airways to narrow. Be tested for allergies. Skin or blood testing may be used to diagnose allergies to certain … your airways to narrow. Be tested for allergies. Skin or blood testing may be used to diagnose allergies to certain …
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Continuous Positive Airway Pressure CPAP Therapy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea

… CPAP, you may: Be less sleepy when you wake up. Have lower blood pressure. Have a lower risk of accidents. Improve your … CPAP, you may: Be less sleepy when you wake up. Have lower blood pressure. Have a lower risk of accidents. Improve your …
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Lumbar Spinal Fusion Arthrodesis

… Failure of the fusion, breakage of metal implants, or both. Blood clots that may also lead to pulmonary embolism . Nerve … Failure of the fusion, breakage of metal implants, or both. Blood clots that may also lead to pulmonary embolism . Nerve …
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Electrical Shock or Burn

… passes though your body, the electricity may injure blood vessels, nerves, and muscles. The electrical current … passes though your body, the electricity may injure blood vessels, nerves, and muscles. The electrical current …
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Understanding harm reduction Substance use

… harms related to substance use and drug policy, including blood borne infections, drug poisoning (overdose), …
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Variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease vCJD

… it can be passed from someone with vCJD to others through blood transfusions, though this is extremely rare. It can …