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HIV

… a strong immune system, the body has trouble fighting off disease. Both the virus and the infection it causes are …

Cholesterol Treatment Guidelines

… 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 …

Cholesterol and Triglycerides Eating Fish and Fish Oil

… (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: …

Heart-Healthy Eating Fish and Fish Oil

Probiotics

… tract. Controlling inflammation , as in inflammatory bowel disease . Some people think probiotics may help treat … to find out which probiotics might work to treat specific diseases. They are studying probiotics for possible benefits … tract. Controlling inflammation , as in inflammatory bowel disease . Some people think probiotics may help treat …

Travellers Diarrhea

… is important in preventing the spread of infectious diseases. Washing with treated water or using alcohol wipes … are good ways to reduce your risk of getting an infectious disease. Talk with your doctor about antibiotics you can … on international disease outbreaks and treatment and prevention guidelines. Local health units can also access …

Nail Problems and Injuries

… or one-third the rate of the fingernails. Aging and diseases that decrease blood flow to the hands and feet may … medicines, such as chemotherapy and antimalarial medicines. Diseases of the skin, such as psoriasis and eczema . Skin growths, such as warts , cysts , and moles . Other diseases such as Addison's disease , peripheral arterial …

Tuberculosis TB skin test

… What is Tuberculosis? Tuberculosis (TB) is a serious disease caused by a germ (bacteria) that spreads through the air when a person with untreated TB disease of the lungs coughs, sneezes, sings or talks. TB … sleeping or awake. A TST does not tell you if you have TB disease. If you have symptoms of TB disease, visit your …

Hemophilia

… type of hemophilia. Hemophilia B, also called Christmas disease, is caused by a lack of active clotting factor IX … after dental work. Some people with milder types of the disease may not have symptoms until later in life. But most … the type of hemophilia and how severe it is. How severe the disease is depends on how much clotting factor is produced …

Lung Function in COPD

… than normal when you have COPD, and they get lower as the disease gets worse. These numbers are usually stated in the … to the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD). footnote 1 The symptoms you have may vary … (2021). Global strategy for the diagnosis, management, and prevention of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: 2020 …

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