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… that replaces blood lost through injury, surgery, or disease. The blood goes through a tube from a bag to an … in Canada are very safe and generally free from disease. Donated blood is carefully tested and tracked. It is very rare to get a disease through a blood transfusion. Getting the wrong blood …
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… risk may be greater in older adults or if you have heart disease or increased risk for heart disease (for example, due to smoking, family history of … you to take low-dose aspirin for heart attack or stroke prevention (usually 81-162 milligrams a day), you should …
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… reduce swelling and inflammation caused by an injury or a disease. Some NSAIDs can also help ease cramping and reduce … and stroke. This is especially true if you have heart disease or risk factors for heart disease. This risk may be higher if you use NSAIDs for a …
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… and red. This is called "pregnancy gingivitis" or gum disease Gingivitis can lead to more serious periodontal (gum and bone) disease. This can increase the risk for other health conditions (e.g., diabetes and heart disease) Poor dental health may affect the general oral …
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… What is valley fever? Valley fever is a disease caused by a fungus that gets into your body through … in the fungus ( Coccidioides immitis ) that causes the disease. The fungus grows in the soil. It gets into the air … of the coverings around the brain and spinal cord. The disease is more likely to spread to other areas of the body …
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… Spondyloarthropathies are a family of long-term (chronic) diseases of joints. These diseases occur in children (juvenile spondyloarthropathies) … arthritis , and joint problems linked to inflammatory bowel disease (enteropathic arthritis). Spondyloarthropathies are …
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… transplant is a procedure in which a surgeon removes a diseased heart and replaces it with a donor heart. During a … blood through the body while the surgeon removes the diseased heart and replaces it with a healthy heart from a … transplant may be considered when a person has severe heart disease and is likely to benefit most from a donor heart. A …
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… causes it? Dilated cardiomyopathy can be caused by many diseases or problems that may or may not be related to your … will want to know about recent illnesses and about heart disease in your family. Your doctor will listen to your … be treated, this can slow or stop the progression of the disease. For some types of cardiomyopathy, treatment can …
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… These infections are called invasive group A streptococcal disease (also known as iGAS). Severe forms of iGAS infection … cause scarlet fever, rheumatic fever and a form of kidney disease called glomerulonephritis. What are the symptoms of … chickenpox, people with diabetes, chronic heart or lung disease, and people who are dependent on alcohol or inject …
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… protect you or your partner against sexually transmitted diseases (such as HIV, gonorrhea, chlamydia). Other Uses … to use birth control pills as your method of pregnancy prevention. How To Use Read the Patient Information Leaflet … diabetes that has caused kidney/eye/nerve/blood vessel disease severe headaches/migraines family or personal …
