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… Newborn blood spot card screening Last updated October 1, 2022 … the body. Serious health problems can be prevented through medicines and special treatments. Cystic fibrosis: Cystic … taken and put onto a special card. Your baby may cry, but taking the blood sample does not harm your baby. You can …
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… Quick Tips: Taking Charge of Your Angina On this page: Getting Started … their symptoms. This includes knowing when to rest and taking medicine such as nitroglycerin. You can also try … their symptoms. This includes knowing when to rest and taking medicine such as nitroglycerin. You can also try …
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… Thick and Thin Blood Smears for Malaria On this page: Overview Why It Is Done Results Overview Thick and Thin Blood Smears for Malaria—Overview Doctors use thick and thin blood smears to determine whether you have malaria. If one …
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… Carbohydrates, Proteins, Fats, and Blood Sugar On this page: Overview Overview The body uses … fat . Carbohydrate is the nutrient that most affects your blood sugar. Protein and fat do not raise blood sugar as much as carbohydrate does. Planning meals and …
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… thin metal needles placed along the body's meridians. Acupressure. During this therapy, direct pressure is applied to … their benefits and risks. Traditional Chinese herbal medicines, like other medicines, may also cause side … non-prescription, or other natural health products you are taking. Complementary Medicine …
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… High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein (hs-CRP) Test On this … Feels Risks Results Test Overview The high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) test is a blood test that finds lower levels of C-reactive protein …
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… Other things that raise your risk include heart failure, high blood pressure, a previous stroke, and diabetes. Your doctor can …
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… Gland Scan Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Cardiac Blood Pool Scan Gallium Scan HIDA Scan Lung Scan Bone Scan … Gland Scan Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Cardiac Blood Pool Scan Gallium Scan HIDA Scan Lung Scan Bone Scan …
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… Overview Use this form to remind you when to take your medicines. Write the medicine's name in the column on the … as near your medicine cabinet or wherever you store your medicines. Bring it to your doctor appointments. And take it … . … Overview Use this form to remind you when to take your medicines. Write the medicine's name in the column on the …
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