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Medical tests
… (CEA) test is used to monitor a person before and during treatment. Along with other tests, this test may be used to see how well a treatment is working. And in some cases, it may be used with … or ovary may be present. Cancer may not be responding to treatment. Cancer may have returned after treatment. A …
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… may feel better on dialysis than you did before you started treatment. If dialysis lets you do the activities you … dialysis. Whether you decide to continue or stop dialysis treatment, take the time to let others know your wishes … planning. Whether you decide to continue or stop dialysis treatment, take the time to let others know your wishes …
Medications
… as other ways to quit smoking (such as nicotine replacement treatment), with your doctor. How To Use Read the Medication … One way is to set a date to quit smoking before beginning treatment with this drug. Begin taking varenicline as … prescribed by your doctor twice a day for the rest of the treatment period (usually 12 weeks). Another way to use …
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… signs? Checking a child's medical records for past tests, treatments, and hospital stays may help a doctor or nurse … can be found. The child doesn't get better, even with treatments that should help. Symptoms only occur when the … parent (usually the father) is not involved in the child's treatment, even though the child's condition may be serious. …
Medications
… a certain type of kidney disease in children after other treatments have not worked. Other Uses This section contains … is based on your medical condition, weight, response to treatment, and other treatments (such as other chemotherapy drugs, radiation) you …
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… footnote 1 Classification is based on symptoms before treatment. Classification may change over time. A person in … asthma Asthma is considered intermittent if without treatment any of the following are true: Symptoms … asthma Asthma is considered mild persistent if without treatment any of the following are true: Symptoms occur on …
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… amounts of HIV in their blood. Whether the person seeks treatment with medicines, such as zidovudine (ZDV). If you … HIV. He or she can help you weigh the pros and cons of treatment to reduce your chances of getting HIV. Treatment recommendations depend on how you were exposed and …
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… of the teeth. How is malocclusion treated? Orthodontic treatment can correct the way teeth and jaws line up. That … the mouth is the most common problem. So the first step in treatment may be to remove some baby teeth to make room for … teeth when possible. Some children may need an early treatment called functional appliances. For this, the child …
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… gene, you may have mild anemia and probably won't need treatment. This is called beta thalassemia minor or beta … normal. You will have no symptoms and you will not need treatment. But you are a silent carrier. This means you … You will have very mild anemia that will typically not need treatment. This is called alpha thalassemia minor or alpha …
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… and reduce stress. Work with your doctor to find the best treatment for your headaches. How do you manage a headache? … after it starts: Stop what you are doing, and begin treatment. Don't wait for the headache to get worse. Apply a … reduce stress and headache pain with one or more of these treatments: Biofeedback is a relaxation method to help you …
