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… involves sewing your digestive tract back together. Sometimes the Whipple procedure can be done with laparoscopic … care. Your doctor will set up a schedule of checkups and tests. Why It Is Done The Whipple procedure is done to try … Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine …
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… To find out your risk of sudden death, your doctor will do tests and ask you about your health and family history. Your … Current as of: September 7, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Rakesh K. Pai MD, FACC - Cardiology, …
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… or appropriate for you. This information is not individual medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of … needs. Warning Rarely, nevirapine has caused severe (sometimes fatal) liver problems. Get medical help right away if … not share this medication with others. Lab and/or medical tests (such as liver function, viral load, T-cell counts) …
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… or appropriate for you. This information is not individual medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of … of a heart attack or stroke. This effect can happen at any time while taking this drug but is more likely if you take … not share this medication with others. Lab and/or medical tests (such as complete blood count, liver/kidney function, …
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… or appropriate for you. This information is not individual medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of … for a heart attack or stroke. This effect can happen at any time while using this drug but is more likely if you use it … may be necessary in that case. Lab and/or medical tests (such as complete blood count, liver/kidney function, …
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… to toxic chemicals can cause a wide range of common medical problems or make them worse. An exposure history, … footnote 2 You cannot smell or see radon. But it's easy to test for it with a do-it-yourself kit available in some … syndrome" to describe acute symptoms that occur only during time spent in a particular building and that cannot be …
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… skin. It will leave a scar. But the scar will fade with time. You may stay in the hospital for at least 1 or 2 days. … This may be for at least 2 weeks. You will have regular tests to check blood flow in your carotid arteries. Why It … 1 , footnote 4 Studies are being done to compare current medical therapy with endarterectomy. If you've had a TIA or …
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… What is Giardia ? Giardia is a parasite that infects the intestines of humans and animals. When a person gets sick, the infection is called giardiasis or is sometimes referred to as 'beaver fever'. Giardiasis is one of … in settings such as child care centers. The risk is greatest for young children who are not yet toilet-trained where …
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… or appropriate for you. This information is not individual medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of … by your pharmacist before you start taking lithium and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, ask your … not share this medication with others. Lab and/or medical tests (such as kidney/thyroid function, lithium and calcium …
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… or appropriate for you. This information is not individual medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of … pharmacist before you start taking norfloxacin and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, ask your … for another infection unless your doctor tells you to. Lab tests (such as kidney function, complete blood count, blood …