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Pneumococcal conjugate PCV 13 vaccine

… cirrhosis, chronic hepatitis B or hepatitis C Chronic kidney, heart or lung disease An islet cell or solid organ …
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The benefits of immunizing your child

… For example, meningococcal disease can cause brain damage, kidney damage, deafness, and loss of limbs. About 1 in 10 …
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Sputum testing for Tuberculosis TB

… affect other parts of the body like glands, bones, joints, kidneys, the brain and reproductive organs. TB is curable. …
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Advance care planning

… CPR and Life Support? Advance Care Planning: Should I Stop Kidney Dialysis? Advance Care Planning: Should I Stop …
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Biophysical Profile BPP Test

… have: Hyperthyroidism. Bleeding problems. Lupus. Chronic kidney disease. Type 1 diabetes or gestational diabetes. … have: Hyperthyroidism. Bleeding problems. Lupus. Chronic kidney disease. Type 1 diabetes or gestational diabetes. …
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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Surgery

… 3 These complications include problems with the heart, kidneys, or lungs. Complications after the surgery include … 3 These complications include problems with the heart, kidneys, or lungs. Complications after the surgery include …
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Muscle Cramps

… such as blood flow problems (peripheral arterial disease), kidney disease, thyroid disease, and multiple sclerosis. … such as blood flow problems (peripheral arterial disease), kidney disease, thyroid disease, and multiple sclerosis. …
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Mitral Valve Repair Surgery

… The risks during or soon after surgery include: Infection. Kidney problems. A heart rhythm problem called atrial … The risks during or soon after surgery include: Infection. Kidney problems. A heart rhythm problem called atrial …
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Care for an Indwelling Urinary Catheter

… plenty of fluids. If fluids need to be limited because of kidney, heart, or liver disease, talk with the doctor before … plenty of fluids. If fluids need to be limited because of kidney, heart, or liver disease, talk with the doctor before …
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Avian Influenza Bird Flu

… breathe better. Other people may need a machine to help the kidneys work better (dialysis). Where can you find the … breathe better. Other people may need a machine to help the kidneys work better (dialysis). Where can you find the …