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… and is transported correctly. Do not move the person if you think he or she may have a spinal injury unless there is … Injuries Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means …
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… assay (ELISA). This test is usually the first one used to detect infection with HIV. If antibodies to HIV are … the point of care (POC) to screen for HIV antibodies. If you have a positive test result, contact your sex partners … to be tested. You may be able to get help from your local health unit to do this. Why It Is Done A test for the human …
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… Diary On this page: Overview Overview A pain diary may help you and your doctor find out what makes your pain better or worse. Use the diary below to keep track of when you have pain, how … Notes Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… Medicines That Can Cause Changes in Menstrual Bleeding On this page: Overview … used to treat cancer (chemotherapy). Thyroid medicines. If you are having changes in menstrual bleeding that you think … the medicine. Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… of exercise and activity may be best for arthritis. Talk to your doctor or physiotherapist about which exercises may be … Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means …
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… Spinal cord injury and low back pain can be individual health concerns or present together. In people with spinal … from falling) or non-traumatic (such as from a tumor) causes. The extent of a spinal cord injury depends on the … is an important part of treatment. It can help you regain some functions that the injury took away and …
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… Medicines That Can Cause Bruises On this page: Overview Overview Many prescription and non-prescription medicines may reduce your blood's ability to clot and cause bruising or bleeding … the medicine Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… to Expect Treatment Overview Sometimes your digestive system isn't able to process foods. Total … Disease Current as of: February 27, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means …
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… Overview Vertigo is a feeling that you or your surroundings are moving when there is no actual … can include sensations of falling or tilting. Vertigo can cause nausea and vomiting. It may be hard to walk or stand, … Problems Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… Test Overview The blood supply to your hand normally comes from two arteries: the radial … the ulnar artery. A procedure called the Allen test can be used to find out if blood flow to your hand is normal. This … rest your hand on a table or towel and make a fist. The health professional will apply pressure to the arteries in …
