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… made longer by: Blood-thinning medicine, such as warfarin. Low levels of blood clotting factors. A change in the … to make sure you are taking the right dose. Check for low levels of blood clotting factors. The lack of some … values A longer-than-normal PT can mean a lack of or low level of one or more blood clotting factors (factors I, …
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… HDL (high density lipoprotein) or 'good' cholesterol LDL (low density lipoprotein) or 'bad' cholesterol Having high … over time and lead to a heart attack or stroke. To help lower LDL, follow a Portfolio eating pattern that is rich in soluble …
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… dairy and soy products, beans, nuts, and seeds. The following tables list the amount of protein per serving size … Protein (g) Cheese, cheddar 25 g (1 oz) 6 Cottage cheese, low fat ½ cup (125 mL) 15 Egg, whole, cooked 1 large 6 Milk 1 cup (250 mL) 9 Yogurt, fruit, low-fat 6 oz container (175 mL) 8 Beans and soy products …
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… viral load. This means that the amount of the virus is too low for the test to detect. When the virus is undetectable, … blood. It means that the amount of HIV in the blood was too low for the test to detect. CD4+ Cells … viral load. This means that the amount of the virus is too low for the test to detect. When the virus is undetectable, …
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… don't have cirrhosis. HBeAg-positive or negative and have low levels of HBV DNA, and your liver enzymes levels are … normal. If you are either HBeAg-positive or -negative, have low levels of HBV DNA, and have cirrhosis, you may be … don't have cirrhosis. HBeAg-positive or negative and have low levels of HBV DNA, and your liver enzymes levels are …
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… https://food-guide.canada.ca/en for more information. To follow a heart-healthy diet: Eat a variety of vegetables and fruits every day. Dark green, deep orange, or yellow fruits and vegetables are especially nutritious. … and brown rice. Try to stay at a healthy weight. Eat foods low in saturated fat and cholesterol. Try to choose the …
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… For each item in the list, the generic name is first, followed by any brand names. salbutamol (Airomir, Ventolin) … that carry air to the lungs. This helps increase airflow. These medicines work within 5 to 15 minutes. What about … effects, talk to your doctor. Your doctor may be able to lower your dose or change to a different medicine. Always be …
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… Yes. Whether you're born with a fast, average, or slow metabolism, there are things you can do to speed yours up or slow it down. That means you can tweak your metabolism to … fat equation As you age, your metabolism naturally slows down. This is one of several reasons why most people …
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… in the morning. Saliva has a cleaning action that helps reduce or get rid of bad breath. When you have less saliva, bacteria can grow, causing bad breath. The flow of saliva almost stops during sleep. Many other things … saliva may be especially noticeable: In the morning. The flow of saliva almost stops during sleep. The reduced …
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… Asthma action plan: Red zone Asthma action plan: Yellow zone Asthma and GERD Asthma and wheezing Asthma attack … Asthma: Identifying your triggers Asthma: Measuring peak flow Asthma: Overcoming obstacles to taking medicines Asthma: … Overuse of quick-relief medicines Asthma: Peak expiratory flow and personal best Asthma: Symptoms of difficulty …