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… (incontinence) can sometimes result from Alzheimer's disease and other dementias . Several strategies may help … a urinary tract infection. Alzheimer's Disease Dementia Current as of: October 20, 2022 … (incontinence) can sometimes result from Alzheimer's disease and other dementias . Several strategies may help …
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… Cancer Last updated December 9, 2024 Overview Cancer is a disease in which some of the body’s cells grow … developing new cancers and health conditions (such as heart disease and osteoporosis). Learn more: Active For Health: …
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… Medicine W. David Colby IV MSc, MD, FRCPC - Infectious Disease Current as of: October 31, 2022 Author: Healthwise … Medicine & W. David Colby IV MSc, MD, FRCPC - Infectious Disease This information does not replace the advice of a … Medicine W. David Colby IV MSc, MD, FRCPC - Infectious Disease Current as of: October 31, 2022 Author: Healthwise …
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… What is homocystinuria? Homocystinuria is a rare inherited disease that causes a deficiency of one of several enzymes … delays. People with homocystinuria may develop diseases of the heart and blood vessels at a young age. If … What is homocystinuria? Homocystinuria is a rare inherited disease that causes a deficiency of one of several enzymes …
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… If you have not yet had the vaccines for these diseases, get the vaccine as soon as you can. These vaccines … can help protect your baby from severe problems from these diseases. Immunizations Premature … If you have not yet had the vaccines for these diseases, get the vaccine as soon as you can. These vaccines …
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… Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (2010). Handout on Health: Osteoarthritis . … Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (2010). Handout on Health: Osteoarthritis . … Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (2010). Handout on Health: Osteoarthritis . …
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… improve muscle strength in patients with a certain muscle disease (myasthenia gravis). It works by preventing the … of: stomach/intestinal blockage urinary blockage lung disease (such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD) kidney disease slow/irregular heartbeat Before …
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… pain muscle weakness easy bruising/bleeding signs of liver disease (such as nausea/vomiting that doesn't stop, loss of … especially of: high fat (lipid) levels in the blood liver disease kidney disease lung disease anemia blood clotting disorder Before …
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… This medication is used to treat a certain type of nerve disease called amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, also commonly called Lou Gehrig's disease). Riluzole helps to slow down the worsening of this disease and prolong survival. How To Use Read the Patient …
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… sick or dead. Remember that wild animals can carry various diseases. If a wild animal bites or scratches you, wash any … You may need the tetanus vaccine. Rabies is a very serious disease carried by a small percentage of bats in B.C. Do not … out before dropping off. They can carry and spread some diseases. Speak with your health care provider if you have a …
