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… multivitamin supplementation for the primary and secondary prevention of neural tube defects and other folic … multivitamin supplementation for the primary and secondary prevention of neural tube defects and other folic … multivitamin supplementation for the primary and secondary prevention of neural tube defects and other folic …
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… ), or angina . Find the cause of symptoms of heart disease. Symptoms include shortness of breath, dizziness, … the heartbeat. Check the health of the heart when other diseases or conditions are present. These include high blood … smoking, diabetes, and a family history of early heart disease. How To Prepare Understand exactly what test is …
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… only for people with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or with certain types of emphysema. In the … COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) Citations National Emphysema Treatment … volume reduction surgery on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbations. American Journal of Respiratory and …
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… They'll also ask if you have a family history of joint disease. You may have a physical examination to see how … will be done if your doctor thinks that you may have this disease. You may have an X-ray, a test for the HLA-B27 gene … an MRI of the sacroiliac joints . The clearest sign of the disease is a change in the sacroiliac joints at the base of …
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… all vaccines on time, your child can be protected from many diseases over a lifetime. Immunization has saved more lives … users and their sexual partners. Those with chronic liver disease, hepatitis C, or a liver transplant. Those with chronic kidney disease including predialysis, hemodialysis, or peritoneal …
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… Cystic Fibrosis? Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a common genetic disease that causes mucus in the body to become thick and … who have CF can have serious breathing problems and lung disease. What Causes It? CF is caused by a changed (mutated) … Carrier? If tests show that you are a carrier of a genetic disease, your partner also should be tested. In most cases, …
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… heart rhythm and whether you have other forms of heart disease. If your irregular heartbeat is caused by another type of heart disease (such as cardiomyopathy or a valve problem), you may need to limit your activity because of the other heart disease. How can you safely start an exercise program? …