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… During Pregnancy HELLP Syndrome Hepatitis C in Pregnancy High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy High-Risk Pregnancy HIV and Pregnancy Hospital Policies and … After Weight-Loss (Bariatric) Surgery Pregnancy and Chronic High Blood Pressure Pregnancy and Epilepsy Pregnancy: Belly, …
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… It is also used to reduce the chances of breast cancer in high-risk patients. This medication can block the growth of … (such as deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, stroke) high cholesterol/triglycerides limited or no ability to walk (immobility) diabetes high blood pressure smoking cataracts liver disease Before …
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… health needs. Uses This medication is used to treat high blood calcium levels (hypercalcemia) that may occur … to a class of drugs known as bisphosphonates. It lowers high blood calcium levels by reducing the amount of calcium … to your pharmacist for more details. For the treatment of high blood calcium levels, fluids are usually given through …
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… pressure regularly and tell your doctor if the results are high. Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious … disease, heart failure, recent heart attack) diabetes high cholesterol high blood pressure stroke/transient ischemic attack (TIA) …
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… or certain genetic conditions . Diabetes. Persistent high blood sugar (glucose) levels can damage the lens of the … Smoking. This can make chemicals called free radicals form. High levels of free radicals can damage cells, including … birth. Exposure to ultraviolet light. Long-term use of high doses of steroid medicines. These may be used for …
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… or nausea and may sometimes vomit. If you drink a lot of high-calorie liquid such as soda or fruit juice, you may not … considered when your body mass index (BMI) is 40 or higher. Surgery may also be an option when your BMI is 35 or higher and you have a life-threatening or disabling problem …
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… one medicine that works the same way, you could get too high a dose. And sometimes medicines work against each … the medicine. Remember that some health conditions, such as high cholesterol and high blood pressure, don't make you feel sick. But medicine …
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… development and have a college degree or are otherwise highly experienced. Also, find out how long staff members … of a single family. Nannies usually have at least a high school education. Many have university degrees in … basic rules that children are expected to follow. Check for high-quality staff and programs. Here are some things to …
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… getting serious. Cause Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is highly contagious, meaning it spreads easily from person to … Earache. Fever, usually at the beginning of the illness. A high fever does not mean the illness is more severe. Babies … in nursing homes or other group environments also have a higher risk of becoming infected with RSV. Babies ages 2 to …
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… serious problem, such as pneumonia . Certain people are at higher risk of problems from the flu. They include young … The vaccine is especially important for people who are at higher risk of problems from the flu, including: footnote 1 … settings, anyone who lives or works with a person who is at higher risk of problems from the flu, people who provide …