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… virus (HBV). What are the symptoms? After the virus enters your body, it may take weeks to months to develop symptoms … each year due to B.C.’s routine infant, school-age and high-risk adult immunization programs. Most chronic (long term) … spread? HBV is spread through contact with the blood and other body fluids of someone with HBV infection. Blood, …
Medications
… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … is used to treat cancer, it may rarely increase your risk of developing other cancers. Also, melphalan may cause a severe decrease …
Medications
… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … combination of vaccines may be given at the same time as other childhood vaccines (such as haemophilus, hepatitis B) … decide which vaccines are best for your child. Discuss the risks and benefits of vaccination with the health care …
Health topics
… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Treatment Overview Stem cell transplant is … bone marrow . Bone marrow is the substance in the centre of your bones that produces red blood cells. A person with … . Stem cell transplants require bone marrow from another person (donor). This is called an allogeneic stem cell …
Medications
… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … if needed. Talk with your doctor about the benefits and risks of taking this medication. Uses This medication is … not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or …
Medications
… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … that you use this medication properly to help reduce your risk of side effects. Your doctor may adjust your dose if … use ketorolac if you are taking high doses of aspirin or other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). See …
Medications
… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … weakened immune systems (such as patients who have had chemotherapy). It belongs to a class of drugs known as azole … has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do …
Medications
… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … may rarely cause kidney or liver damage. To decrease your risk, carefully follow your health care provider's … not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or …
Medical tests
… Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Test Overview The … This protein measures general levels of inflammation in your body. The hs-CRP can be used to find the risk for heart … also look at your results based on your age, health, and other factors. A value that isn't in the normal range may …
Medications
… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … may cause serious (rarely fatal) kidney problems. This risk is higher if you have kidney problems, diabetes, a … as well as if you are older than 65 years or are using other drugs that may harm the kidneys (such as gentamicin). …
