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Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator ICD

… an ICD placed? Your doctor will put the ICD in your chest during minor surgery. You will not have open-chest surgery. … an ICD placed? Your doctor will put the ICD in your chest during minor surgery. You will not have open-chest surgery. …
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Cholesterol and Triglycerides Tests

… products you take. Some may increase the risk of problems during your test. Your doctor will tell you if you should … products you take. Some may increase the risk of problems during your test. Your doctor will tell you if you should …
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Bilirubin Test

… cell disease or an allergic reaction to blood received during a transfusion (called a transfusion reaction). … cell disease or an allergic reaction to blood received during a transfusion (called a transfusion reaction). …
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Stem Cell Transplant for Sickle Cell Disease

… also depends on your health and whether you have problems during or after the transplant. You'll need constant care … also depends on your health and whether you have problems during or after the transplant. You'll need constant care …
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Nerve Function Tests for Evaluating Low Back Problems

… feeling if you can see the test being done, close your eyes during the testing. The vertebrae of the spine are divided … feeling if you can see the test being done, close your eyes during the testing. The vertebrae of the spine are divided …
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus HIV Test

… the blood is called the seroconversion or "window" period . During this period, an HIV-infected person can still spread … the blood is called the seroconversion or "window" period . During this period, an HIV-infected person can still spread …
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Hepatitis B Vaccine

… B virus can pass the virus to their newborn babies during delivery. After the virus enters your body, it …
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Rabies

… Bats are usually active at night. If you see bats during the day, they may not be normal. Weakness and lack of …
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Dietary Fats and Your Health

… milk and meat products. Industry-made trans fat is formed during the processing of vegetable oils. In the past, the …
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Malaria prevention

… you how to buy gear pre-treated with permethrin before or during your trip Most mosquito bites happen between dusk and …