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… products within the past 12 months Have active untreated tuberculosis Are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. … in pregnancy can result in a baby being born with birth defects. This is known as congenital varicella syndrome. …
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… a heart valve repaired or replaced or were born with heart defects . Anesthetic (local and/or general) almost always is … a heart valve repaired or replaced or were born with heart defects . Anesthetic (local and/or general) almost always is …
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… the first trimester of pregnancy raise the risk of birth defects. Good care of diabetes before conception appears to reduce the risk of birth defects. Learn more Sick-Day Guidelines for People With … the first trimester of pregnancy raise the risk of birth defects. Good care of diabetes before conception appears to …
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… Arthroscopy is a type of joint surgery in which a thin tube with a light source (called an arthroscope) is inserted … Arthroscopy is a type of joint surgery in which a thin tube with a light source (called an arthroscope) is inserted …
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… have urinary retention problems, your doctor may: Place a tube (catheter) into your bladder to prevent too much urine … have urinary retention problems, your doctor may: Place a tube (catheter) into your bladder to prevent too much urine …
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… To do this type of surgery, the doctor puts a lighted tube, or scope, and other surgical tools through small cuts … To do this type of surgery, the doctor puts a lighted tube, or scope, and other surgical tools through small cuts …
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… through a cushion. The doctor may use a small, flexible tube called a stent. The stent will let the stone pass more … through a cushion. The doctor may use a small, flexible tube called a stent. The stent will let the stone pass more …
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… eventually becomes confined to bed and must be fed by a tube. Is vCJD related to CJD? CJD and vCJD are not the same …
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… for you. You insert the catheter —a thin, flexible, hollow tube—through the urethra into the bladder and allow the … for you. You insert the catheter —a thin, flexible, hollow tube—through the urethra into the bladder and allow the …
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… to get nutrients another way. This can be done through a tube placed into your stomach or through intravenous (IV) … to get nutrients another way. This can be done through a tube placed into your stomach or through intravenous (IV) …