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… disease). Factor IX is a protein (clotting factor) in the blood that works with other clotting factors to help the blood clot and stop bleeding. People with little or no … medication should not be used to reverse the effects of "blood thinners" (such as warfarin). Most types of this …
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… this procedure, the affected leg is propped up to drain blood. Then the sclerosant is injected into the varicose or … and what type of sclerosant is used. Another technique allows your doctor to inject sclerosant with a catheter. This … vein with the help of duplex ultrasound . This process allows sclerotherapy treatment to be used on larger varicose …
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… First the doctor will put a thin, flexible tube into a blood vessel in the upper thigh. The tube is called a catheter. Then the doctor sends a … to your regular activities. You will likely have a follow-up appointment several weeks after your procedure. Why …
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… back pain), enter your search term in the search box below. To browse for the information you are looking for, click on the letters below. For help searching, or for more information, call  …  any time of the day, any day of the year. For medication related questions, our pharmacists are available every night …
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… from catching and spreading a cold or the flu. You can lower your risk of catching the flu by getting the flu … more about the flu and the flu vaccines, and to access flu-related information from your health authority, visit our …
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… It Works Risks Treatment Overview Radiation therapy uses high energy rays, such as X-rays, to destroy cancer cells … effects may be permanent. Researchers keep looking for the lowest radiation dose that effectively kills cancer cells. … our content . … Treatment Overview Radiation therapy uses high energy rays, such as X-rays, to destroy cancer cells …
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… joint through a small incision (cut) in the skin. This allows the doctor to see the inside of the joint. Special … the surgical approach matter? Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research , 469(7): 2062–2071. DOI: … the surgical approach matter? Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research , 469(7): 2062–2071. DOI: …
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… Plasmodium species. These tiny parasites can get into your bloodstream and multiply after a bite by an infected … and your family from mosquito bites by doing the following: Wear light-coloured clothing, long sleeve shirts, … traveller (#41g) Japanese encephalitis vaccine (#41h) Yellow fever vaccine (#41i) Typhoid vaccine (#41j) Traveller’s …
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… of membranes; amniotic fluid infection; late miscarriage; low-birth-weight infant; or inflammation of the inside of …
Healthy eating
Lower fibre food choices Last updated December 1, 2019 … aim for 25 to 38 grams of fibre per day. You may need to lower your fibre intake for a short time to help manage a medical condition. Low fibre diets often include 10 to 15 grams of fibre per …