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… system is the part of the body that fights infection and disease. There is no cure for HIV, but lifelong treatment … HIV. Without treatment, HIV infection may become a serious disease called Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS). … Gonorrhea (#08a) Urethritis (#08b) Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) (#08c) Genital herpes (#08d) Syphilis (#08e) …
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… diabetes" (diabetes insipidus) or certain kinds of head injury or brain surgery, the body does not make enough … or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: kidney disease high blood pressure heart problems (such as blocked … or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: kidney disease high blood pressure heart problems (such as blocked …
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… situations where you may be injured if you faint. To avoid injury related to dizziness or fainting, take your first … or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: heart disease (such as congestive heart failure, angina, heart attack in last 6 months) liver disease certain eye problems (cataracts, glaucoma) This drug …
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… Should I Take Shots for Insect Sting Allergies? Alzheimer's Disease: Should I Take Medicines? Aspirin: Should I Take … Should I Take Shots for Insect Sting Allergies? Alzheimer's Disease: Should I Take Medicines? Aspirin: Should I Take …
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… A medical condition, such as a bowel obstruction or Crohn's disease . Changes in hormone levels. It is common for women … A medical condition, such as a bowel obstruction or Crohn's disease . Changes in hormone levels. It is common for women …
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… Ebola or Marburg virus infection? Ebola and Marburg virus diseases are rare but often deadly diseases that are caused by the Ebola or Marburg virus. A … started in Africa, and that is where most cases of the disease have happened. Infections have occurred in other …
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… your medical history, especially of: blood vessel disease (such as cerebrovascular disease, Raynaud's disease) high blood pressure heart problems (such as recent …
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… your surgery, you may still have complications of heart disease. After you recover, you should be able to resume … Repair or Replace the Valve? How Well It Works After a diseased mitral valve is replaced, the new valve works more … for the management of patients with valvular heart disease. Circulation , published online December 17, 2020. …
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… and removing viruses and bacteria that can cause disease. The final preparation of RabIg undergoes more … and rabies vaccine? RabIg and rabies vaccine prevent rabies disease, which is almost always fatal. RabIg provides … is rabies? Rabies is a very serious and almost always fatal disease caused by the rabies virus. People can be infected …
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… Dental examination and cleaning. The dentist checks for gum disease and tooth decay. People with high blood sugar are … hormone (TSH) blood test. This test checks for thyroid disease, which is especially common for people with type 1 … Diabetes Canada 2018 clinical practice guidelines for the prevention and management of diabetes in Canada. Canadian …
