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… points to remember The goal of screening tests is to find a disease early so you can treat it. Not all screening tests … problems before symptoms appear. Often, the earlier a disease is diagnosed, the more likely it is that it can be cured or successfully managed. When you treat a disease early, you may be able to prevent or delay problems …
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… a strong immune system, the body has trouble fighting off disease. Both the virus and the infection it causes are …
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… Reddened skin around the ear An object in the ear canal An injury to the ear Can hearing change? Yes, hearing can …
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… something is wrong with him or her. Infection, illness, injury or pain, or a medical problem may cause a child to … Temperature . Medical treatment is needed for a fall or injury that causes more serious symptoms, such as a head injury or severe bleeding . Medical evaluation may also be …
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… rheumatoid arthritis), blood vessel problems (such as heart disease), or infections. Careful monitoring by your doctor … alcohol. Change the injection site each time to lessen injury under the skin. Do not shake this medication. Doing … blood pressure intestinal problems (such as colitis) kidney disease lung problems (such as chronic obstructive pulmonary …
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… to strongly recommend statins if you: Have coronary artery disease . Have peripheral arterial disease . Had a heart attack . Had a stroke or transient … guidelines for the management of dyslipidemia for the prevention of cardiovascular disease in the adult. Canadian …
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… (2020). Omega-3 fatty acids for the primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews , 3: … for the primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews , 3: …
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… blood cell count) in people with long-term serious kidney disease (chronic kidney failure), people receiving … the buttocks. Change the injection site each time to lessen injury under the skin. Learn how to store and discard … or have a history of blood clots, heart/blood vessel disease, heart failure, stroke, pregnant, or if you are …
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… doctor may ask if you have other conditions, like a brain injury. What are the symptoms? When you have acute stress … doctor may ask if you have other conditions, like a brain injury. What are the symptoms? When you have acute stress …
