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… Results Test Overview A thyroid scan uses a radioactive tracer and a special camera to measure … gland from three different angles. The radioactive tracer used in this test is either iodine or technetium. A … you take the radioactive tracer depends on which tracer is used. Iodine can be taken as a capsule or a fluid 4 to 24 …
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… What is shift work sleep disorder? What problems can it cause? Shift work sleep disorder is trouble sleeping because you work nights or rotating shifts. You also may have … you get home in the morning. Try treatment with light (phototherapy) before a work shift to help you stay alert. Your …
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… Bites On this page: Overview Overview Use the following measures to reduce the chance of flea … bed. Vacuum rugs daily. You may need to exterminate the house or kennel area if infested with fleas. You may need to … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means …
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… Why It Is Done Thalamotomy is rarely done today. It may be used to treat severe tremor on one side of the body (most … or trouble with walking. Deep brain stimulation is often used instead of thalamotomy, because it doesn't destroy brain tissue and it has fewer side …
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… if they need something from the store. Or maybe they could use help with yard work. Create opportunities to share. If … connected, even if they're far away. Help them find a user-friendly app. Then walk them through setting it up and … you recommend for them may not be the app that you usually use. Current as of: October 20, 2022 Author: …
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… symptoms. Hemorrhoids are common during pregnancy, because: The enlarged uterus places extra pressure on the large … Constipation, a common problem during pregnancy, causes less frequent and more strained bowel movements. The … during pregnancy. And iron in prenatal vitamins also can cause constipation. To prevent or ease constipation and …
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… areas. Wash right away with plenty of water. If you can, use liquid dish soap or a mild soap and very warm running … the soap from drying your skin and making the rash worse. Use creek or stream water if you are outdoors. Consider … ivy. Thin rubber (latex) gloves offer no protection, because urushiol can penetrate rubber. The oil from the plant …
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… your throat better when you breathe. This surgery may be used to improve obstructive sleep apnea that has not been … you sleep and blocks the airway. So you may still need to use continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP). You will … damage to surrounding blood vessels or tissues. Problems caused by surgery may include: A sore throat and problems …
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… percutaneous umbilical cord blood sampling. FBS is usually used when a Doppler ultrasound and/or a series of … system can attack the fetus's red blood cells. FBS is used to look at a fetus's red blood cell count and oxygen … with an injection of local anesthetic . Ultrasound is used to guide a needle through your belly into an umbilical …
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… baby. Chestfeeding is a term that is becoming more commonly used when discussing infant feeding. It’s often used by trans-masculine or non-binary parents to describe … from their bodies. Both chestfeeding and breastfeeding are used below to ensure that all parents feel represented and …
