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Medical tests
… to measure the amount of this hormone in a pregnant woman's blood to see if the baby may have Down syndrome . Inhibin A … result means that the level of the hormone inhibin A is low, or negative. An abnormal result means the level of the … result means that the level of the hormone inhibin A is low, or negative. An abnormal result means the level of the …
Health topics
… with the substance. Cradle cap . This is an oily, yellow scaling or crusting on a baby's scalp. It's common in … streaks or pus No Red streaks or pus Does your child have diabetes, a weakened immune system , or any surgical … sooner. Medicines you take . Certain medicines, such as blood thinners (anticoagulants), medicines that suppress the …
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… care of your teeth and gums during pregnancy for the following reasons: Hormonal changes during pregnancy can affect … can increase the risk for other health conditions (e.g., diabetes and heart disease) Poor dental health may affect … a link between periodontal disease and having a pre-term or low-birth weight baby. These babies are at greater risk of …
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… control other health conditions such as arthritis and diabetes, and avoid smoking, you can help prevent carpal … up your work area: Centre your work in front of you, as low as possible without touching your legs (your forearms … control other health conditions such as arthritis and diabetes, and avoid smoking, you can help prevent carpal …
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… complete eye examinations more often. For people who have diabetes, experts recommend a yearly eye examination. If you … (1): 39–45. DOI: 10.1139/i06-126e. Accessed July 19, 2020. Diabetes Canada Clinical Practice Guidelines Expert … Committee, et al. (2018). Retinopathy. Canadian Journal of Diabetes , 42(Suppl 1): S210–S216. DOI: …
Medications
… asthma medications (such as inhaled corticosteroids). Follow your doctor's directions carefully. Uses Formoterol is … have serious side effects. This medication may raise your blood pressure. Check your blood pressure regularly and tell … angina) high blood pressure overactive thyroid seizures diabetes swelling of an artery (aneurysm) a certain tumor of …
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… Your body needs iron to make hemoglobin, the part of your blood that carries oxygen to all of your cells. But when … the liver and heart and lead to other diseases, such as diabetes and arthritis . Hemochromatosis can be treated to … is age 40 or older. This is because extra iron builds up slowly throughout the person's life. And symptoms appear …
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… Wound on extremity For an arm or leg wound, is the skin below the wound (farther down the limb) blue, pale, or cold to … from the other arm or leg? This may mean that a major blood vessel was damaged and that blood is not reaching the … a fever? Yes Possible fever No Possible fever Do you have diabetes, a weakened immune system , peripheral arterial …
Medications
… (G6PD) deficiency because it can severely damage your red blood cells leading to anemia (hemolysis). If you are of … measurement of uric acid in the blood, resulting in falsely low levels (see Drug Interactions section). Be sure to tell … of uric acid into the bloodstream. This medication allows uric acid to more easily be removed from the body by …
Medications
… family history of heart disease, or conditions such as high blood pressure or diabetes). Do not take this drug right before or after heart … and get medical help right away if you notice any of the following rare but serious side effects: stomach/abdominal pain …
