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… as premature babies and those with low birth weight, are at higher risk of SIDS than others. What can I do to reduce the risk of sleep related infant death? Put your baby to sleep on his or her back every time (at night … to sleep is in their own crib, cradle, or bassinet when at home or traveling. Make sure that the crib, cradle, or …
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… to the shoulder. The collarbone also protects nerves and blood vessels from the neck to the shoulder. What causes a … pale, tingle, and feel cool or numb. How is it diagnosed? Your doctor can usually diagnose a broken collarbone by … for a lump or bump. Blood flow, by taking your pulse and checking your skin colour and temperature. For damage to …
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… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … weight gain. Epirubicin may cause certain severe blood and bone marrow disorders (low or abnormal red blood … is given with certain anti-cancer drugs (especially in high doses) or radiation treatment. Consult your doctor for …
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… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … toothbrushes, and razors) that may have contacted blood or other body fluids. Consult your doctor or … Tell your doctor right away if you have symptoms of high blood sugar such as increased thirst/urination. If you …
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… probably the most important step you can take to decrease your chance of coronary artery disease and a heart attack . … artery disease. Smoking: Causes the platelets in your blood to clump together easily by making your blood cells … heartbeats ( arrhythmias ). Lowers "good" cholesterol (high-density lipoprotein, or HDL). Cholesterol-carrying …
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… diseases measure the amount of certain antibodies in your blood. Your body makes antibodies to attack and destroy … If you have several of these antibodies—or have them in high amounts—you may have an autoimmune disease. You may …
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… lead to more serious problems. So it's a good idea to see your doctor and get treatment. What causes it? Bacterial … to happen. Your risk of getting bacterial vaginosis is higher if you: Have more than one sex partner or have a new … mount. A sample of discharge is checked for bacteria, white blood cells, and unusual cells called clue cells. These clue …
Medications
… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … breathing during sleep This drug may rarely make your blood sugar rise, which can cause or worsen diabetes. Tell your doctor right away if you have symptoms of high blood sugar such as increased thirst/urination. If you …
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… may cause injuries to the brain. Decreased or blocked blood flow to the brain. This may occur during a transient … potassium in the blood. Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) or high blood sugar (hyperglycemia). Malnutrition and vitamin … medical examination may be needed before the cause of your confusion or decreased alertness can be diagnosed. …
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… Vietnamese On this page: Introduction Featured topics Your health authority Introduction Whooping cough, or … as diphtheria, polio and tetanus and are free as part of your child’s routine immunizations. Call your health care … Cough) Learn how pertussis is spread, the symptoms, home treatment advice, and more. Click on the link below to …
