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… all vaccines on time, your child can be protected from many diseases over a lifetime. Immunization has saved more lives … who will be travelling to countries where there is measles disease or are known to have been in contact with someone … people born before 1970 will have had measles and mumps disease when they were younger (before vaccination was …
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… Coronary artery bypass is surgery to treat coronary artery disease. It helps blood make a detour, or bypass, around one … or blocked artery. The new blood vessel bypasses the diseased artery to increase blood flow to the heart muscle. … 5, Blood flow is rerouted, To reroute blood flow around the diseased blood vessel, surgeons use a blood vessel taken …
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… for long-term treatment in people with a certain inherited disease (Fabry disease). In Fabry disease, a certain enzyme in your body (alpha-galactosidase) …
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… with such conditions as multiple sclerosis , Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, ALS , and dementia . Normally, the "feel" and … Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Parkinson's Disease Stroke Current as of: August 25, 2022 …
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… the day-to-day functioning of a person who has Alzheimer's disease by asking questions and observing the person. This … but they usually do not point to the cause. Alzheimer's disease is only one of several possible causes of functional impairment. Alzheimer's Disease Current as of: February 27, 2023 Author: …
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… has rarely caused very serious (possibly fatal) liver disease. Tell your doctor right away if you develop symptoms of liver disease, such as: nausea/vomiting that doesn't stop loss of … or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: liver disease kidney disease heart disease (such as heart failure, …
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… a doctor find nervous system problems, such as Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis , transient ischemic attack … (TIA) , amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) , Huntington's disease , stroke , and schizophrenia . Find changes in the … can be done to remove a tumour. Help diagnose Alzheimer's disease when the symptoms are not clear or when a person has …
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… (SGPT). ALT is measured to see if the liver is damaged or diseased. Low levels of ALT are normally found in the blood. But when the liver is damaged or diseased, it releases ALT into the bloodstream, which makes … Why It Is Done The ALT test is done to: Identify liver disease, such as cirrhosis and hepatitis, caused by alcohol, …
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… infection of the pelvic organs such as pelvic inflammatory disease . Do not have endometriosis . Have not just had a … or pelvic surgery or who have heart or respiratory diseases. A mini-lap may not be appropriate for women who are very overweight or who have a history of disease affecting the fallopian tubes, such as endometriosis …
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… this protein before treatment. Another condition or disease is present, such as cirrhosis , hepatitis , diverticulitis , inflammatory bowel disease , peptic ulcer disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) , …
