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… of cases run in families. Less than one percent of the time, CJD is passed to a person by instruments or … A tentative diagnosis of CJD is made based on: Symptoms Tests on the fluid surrounding the spinal cord Brain images …
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… blood sugar within your target range because of changes in time zones, meal schedules, and types of foods available. … let the doctor know you have diabetes. And always wear medical identification. In an emergency, medical … glucagon, if you have it), blood sugar meter batteries, test strips, and lancets. You may not find your regular …
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… or appropriate for you. This information is not individual medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of … corticosteroid medications (such as prednisone) for a long time. How To Use Read the Medication Guide and, if … approval. This medication may interfere with certain lab tests (bone-imaging agents). Be sure to tell your doctor or …
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… or appropriate for you. This information is not individual medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of … corticosteroid medications (such as prednisone) for a long time. This medication works by slowing bone loss to help … approval. This medication may interfere with certain lab tests (bone-imaging agents). Be sure to tell your doctor or …
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… or appropriate for you. This information is not individual medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of … your pharmacist before you start taking valsartan and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, ask your … Consult your doctor for more details. Lab and/or medical tests (such as kidney function tests, potassium levels) …
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… help him or her not feel ashamed about taking it. ADHD is a medical condition, not a character flaw or weakness. FAQs … turn. Hyperactive . They can't sit still for even a short time. They may squirm, fidget, or run around at the wrong … child gets the right diagnosis. Your doctor may do some tests and ask you and your child questions to help rule out …
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… makes you feel good. And busy parents can combine family time with exercise time. Try these tips for getting everyone in the family up … how many laps you can walk as a family. Have a hula hoop contest . Set up a fun obstacle course in the basement, garage, …
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… The infection is contagious until the bumps are gone. The time from exposure to the virus until the bumps appear … physical examination and may take a sample of the bumps for testing. If you have bumps in your genital area, your doctor … or pick at the bumps. Cover the bumps with a bandage, medical tape, or clothing when around other people. Don't …
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… or appropriate for you. This information is not individual medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of … the body. Heparin comes in many strengths. Serious (sometimes fatal) injuries have occurred when the wrong strength … This medication may interfere with certain laboratory tests (including prothrombin time), possibly causing false …
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… or appropriate for you. This information is not individual medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of … in a saline solution and given through an IV over a longer time. Your dosage and length of treatment are based on your … and response to treatment. Your doctor will do laboratory tests to monitor your response. (See also Notes section.) If …
