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… Serum Protein Electrophoresis (SPEP) Test On this page: Test … through the blood and is important for tissue growth and healing. More than half of the protein in blood serum is albumin. Alpha-1 globulin. High-density lipoprotein (HDL), the "good" type of …
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… High Blood Pressure On this page: Health … What is high blood pressure? Blood pressure is a measure of how hard … you can do. Stay at a healthy weight. Eat heart-healthy foods, and limit sodium. Get regular exercise. Limit …
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… Mouth Wounds: How to Stop Bleeding On this page: Overview Related … care is not needed, the following steps will protect the wound and protect you from exposure to another person's … gloves, if available, before applying pressure to the wound. If gloves are not available, use many layers of …
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… High-Risk Pregnancy On this page: Overview Overview What is a high-risk pregnancy? Your pregnancy is called high-risk if … pressure checks. And your urine will be tested to look for protein (a sign of pre-eclampsia) and urinary tract …
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… High Blood Pressure Learning Center Learn about high blood pressure Blood pressure is a measure of how hard … the day. But if your blood pressure stays up, you have high blood pressure, or hypertension. When blood pressure is …
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… COVID-19 protein subunit vaccine Last updated October 10, 2024 … years than any other health measure. What is the COVID-19 protein subunit vaccine? The COVID-19 protein subunit vaccine (Novavax Nuvaxovid) protects against …
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… Cow's Milk Protein Allergy in Babies On this page: Overview Related … or eat dairy products and are breastfeeding, the cow's milk protein is passed to your baby. Cow's milk protein is also an ingredient in most infant formulas. Some …
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… Carbohydrates, Proteins, Fats, and Blood Sugar On this page: Overview … body uses three main nutrients to function— carbohydrate , protein , and fat . Carbohydrate is the nutrient that most … sugar is produced when you digest carbohydrates and other foods. After a meal, your blood sugar level goes up as …
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… Puncture Wounds: Stitches, Staples, and Skin Adhesives On this page: Overview Overview Puncture wounds are less likely than cuts to be stitched, stapled, or have a skin adhesive applied because: Puncture wounds tend to be smaller than cuts and usually do not heal …
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… question of how someone deals with pain. Some people have a high tolerance for pain; others have a lower tolerance. If … your legs, or you are not able to walk or stand. Having a high temperature can also be a red flag. What's really … question of how someone deals with pain. Some people have a high tolerance for pain; others have a lower tolerance. If …
