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… typhoid vaccine? The vaccine helps protect against typhoid disease, an infection caused by typhoid bacteria. The … Typhoid vaccine will give you some protection against the disease (it is about 50 to 55 percent effective). However, … with children (#41d) Traveller's diarrhea (#41e) Malaria prevention (#41f) The pregnant traveller (#41g) Japanese …
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… triglyceride blood levels may decrease the risk of pancreas disease (pancreatitis). Reducing "bad" cholesterol and triglycerides lowers the risk of heart disease and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks. In … or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: liver disease (such as biliary cholangitis, hepatitis) gallbladder …
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… body stay healthy. If your bone marrow is attacked by a disease such as multiple myeloma, it can no longer make … stem cells. A stem cell transplant may be needed to treat diseases, such as non-Hodgkin lymphoma and Hodgkin lymphoma … transplant usually are younger than 70, do not have other diseases such as heart disease or diabetes, and have a …
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… if you are an older adult, if you have kidney or liver disease, dehydration, heart failure, heavy alcohol use, if … diabetic. It may also be used by women with a certain disease of the ovaries (polycystic ovarian syndrome). … of: severe breathing problems (such as obstructive lung disease, severe asthma) blood problems (such as anemia, …
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… (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD which includes bronchitis and emphysema). It … lost from work or school. For preventing symptoms of lung disease, this medication must be used regularly to be …
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… likely to occur in older adults and in patients with kidney disease, diabetes, or a serious illness. Potassium levels … imbalance (such as high potassium, low sodium level) kidney disease liver disease diabetes dehydration Before having surgery, tell …
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… medication is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease (such as shakiness, stiffness, difficulty moving). Parkinson's disease is thought to be caused by too little of a naturally … or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: liver disease glaucoma breathing problems (such as asthma) heart …
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… check for problems from diabetes, such as eye or kidney disease. These problems can get worse during pregnancy. If … check for problems from diabetes, such as eye or kidney disease. These problems can get worse during pregnancy. If …
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… of medicines, and in some cases surgery to remove the diseased part of the colon. How can you prevent it? Eating a … of medicines, and in some cases surgery to remove the diseased part of the colon. How can you prevent it? Eating a …
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… insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus Have inflammatory bowel disease What is traveller’s diarrhea? Traveller's diarrhea … by sewage or animal manure can also be a source of disease when it is used for food preparation, drinking, … with children (#41d) Traveller's diarrhea (#41e) Malaria prevention (#41f) The pregnant traveller (#41g) Japanese …
