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… ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA). Another type of stroke is called a hemorrhagic (say "heh-muh-RAW-jick") stroke. This type of stroke happens when an artery in the brain leaks or … it is started later in menopause. Risks also depend on the type of HT used (estrogen versus estrogen plus progestin). …
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… Kidney Disease Tolvaptan (Inherited Kidney Disease) - Oral Types of Kidney Stones Uremia … Kidneys …
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… Understanding labels Read about food labels, including the type of information you’ll find and what it means: …
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… Over-the-counter medicines for allergies Penicillin allergy Types of allergens Allergic rhinitis: common triggers … …
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… are done for peripheral arterial disease? There are two types of procedures: angioplasty and bypass surgery. … around one or more narrowed or blocked arteries. The type of surgery used depends on the affected leg artery or … or when angioplasty is not likely to be successful. The types of bypass surgeries are: Aortobifemoral bypass , for …
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… that can cause severe vomiting and diarrhea. The rotavirus vaccine helps protect against rotavirus disease . Vomiting … nearly every time he or she tries to drink something. This type of vomiting makes it impossible to keep down any fluids … it may be important to find the cause. Colic is an extreme type of crying in a baby between 3 weeks and 3 months of …
Medications
… to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and certain types of heart problems that require treatment in a … fats (triglycerides) in the blood. Icosapent ethyl is a type of omega-3 fatty acid, a fat found in fish oil. It is … your doctor first. They may not contain the same amount and type of fatty acids. Take this medication regularly to get …
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… Many foods can help your child get enough iron. There are 2 types of iron found in food: Heme iron: This type is easily absorbed and is found in meat, poultry, fish … such as salmon, trout and mackerel Non-heme iron: This type is not as easily absorbed. It’s found in eggs and …
Medical tests
… could show a lack of blood supply to the bone or certain types of cancer. Areas of fast bone growth or repair absorb … something to read or a project to pass the time. For some types of bone scans, pictures are taken during the tracer … or more "cold" spots. Cold spots may be caused by a certain type of cancer (such as multiple myeloma ) or lack of blood …
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… of weeks. How soon you can go back to work depends on the type of surgery you had, whether the surgery was on your … blood vessels, and tendons. There are also the risks of any type of surgery, including possible infection and risks of … of weeks. How soon you can go back to work depends on the type of surgery you had, whether the surgery was on your …
