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… the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine and preservatives used in other childhood vaccines, play a role in children … Rubella (German Measles) Citations Institute of Medicine (2004). Immunization Safety Review: Vaccines and … Review: John Pope MD - Pediatrics Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Current as of: October 20, 2022 Author: Healthwise …
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… It's sometimes called systolic heart failure. This is because your left ventricle doesn't squeeze forcefully enough … Electrophysiology E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Stephen Fort MD, …
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… have a hiatal hernia have a sliding hiatal hernia . What causes it? A hiatal hernia often is caused by weak muscles and … this is the case, your doctor may do more tests or give you medicine for GERD. How is a hiatal hernia treated? If you … may suggest lifestyle changes and perhaps non-prescription medicines. Here are some things to try: Change your eating …
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… patch to close the cut in the artery. Then the doctor will use stitches to close the cut in your skin. It will leave a … the short term, it increases the risk of stroke and death. Medicine and a heart-healthy lifestyle may work as well as … that this surgery will reduce your stroke risk more than medicines and lifestyle changes alone. footnote 1 , footnote …
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… Campylobacteriosis is foodborne illness caused by the campylobacter bacterium. Campylobacteriosis … and vomiting is the most common complication. Do not use medicines, including antibiotics and other treatments, … Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Current as of: …
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… sperm, or the fertilized egg to the uterus . Surgery can be used to try to correct this common cause of infertility. … Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Femi Olatunbosun MB, FRCSC - Obstetrics and …
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… translucency screening is a test done during pregnancy. It uses ultrasound to measure the thickness of the fluid … Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah Marshall MD - Family Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Siobhan M. …
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… It Works Risks Treatment Overview Sclerotherapy uses an injection of a special chemical (sclerosant) into a … Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine David A. Szalay MD - Vascular Surgery Current as …
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… called German measles or 3-day measles) usually does not cause long-term problems. But someone infected with the … John Pope MD - Pediatrics E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Christine Hahn MD - Epidemiology Current as of: …
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… tests may be done after thyroid hormone tests to find the cause of high or low levels of thyroid hormones. High levels … Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Matthew I. Kim MD - Endocrinology Current as of: …
