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… and the infection it causes are called HIV. HIV Infection: Stages, screening and symptoms HIV (Human Immunodeficiency … Load HIV: Non-Progressors and HIV-Resistant People HIV: Stages of Infection Ways HIV Cannot Be Spread Preventing …
Medical tests
… is done on blood, body fluid, or tissue samples. If a first screening test shows signs of syphilis, another test … diseases. The accuracy of testing often depends on the stage of syphilis. Testing may need to be repeated if: Results of the first test are uncertain. You have had repeated exposure to …
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… Kidney Disease Chronic Kidney Disease Donating a Kidney End-Stage Kidney Failure Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy … Nephrolithotomy or Nephrolithotripsy for Kidney Stones Stages of Chronic Kidney Disease Tolvaptan (Inherited Kidney …
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… Overview What is an abortion? Abortion is the early ending of a pregnancy. This can be done with medicines … abortion). It can also be done using medicines to start labour and delivery (induction abortion). When a pregnancy … include: Irregular bleeding or spotting for as long as the first few weeks. Cramping for up to a few weeks. Nausea and …
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… for a while—until arthritis turned his enjoyment into pain. First signs of pain Steve first thought something might be wrong when he couldn't make … decided to wait. He wasn't ready to have the surgery so early in his life. Instead, he started to take a …
Medical tests
… ultrasound and/or a series of amniocentesis tests have first shown moderate to severe anemia. If you are … to prevent infection or medicine to prevent preterm labour (tocolytic drugs). Results Fetal blood tests show the … ultrasound and/or a series of amniocentesis tests have first shown moderate to severe anemia. If you are …
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… professional can make the best treatment decisions at each stage of the pregnancy. An abnormal Pap test may be … test depends on the type of abnormalities reported on the first Pap test. If colposcopy confirms abnormal tissue … pregnancy. But the risk of bleeding is greater after the first trimester. Cell changes should be monitored during the …
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… problem that occurs during pregnancy or birth or within the first 2 to 3 years of life. It can happen if the baby … noticed at birth. In others, symptoms aren't clear until early childhood. How is it diagnosed? The doctor will do a … health problems in the mother or baby. Problems related to labour and delivery may also be a cause. Health problems in …
Medications
… For children, the dosage is based on their weight. Early vomiting may occur in children after taking … to prevent malaria, it is usually taken once a week. The first dose of this medication should be taken one week … Information last revised December 2022. Copyright(c) 2023 First Databank, Inc. Selected from data included with …
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… that can happen late in a woman's pregnancy or within the first 5 months after delivery) Severe anemia Hyperthyroidism … can't pump enough blood to the rest of your body. In the early stages of heart failure, you may: Feel tired easily. Be …
