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… heart disease) Poor dental health may affect the general oral health of your developing baby. Research shows there … and snacks. Avoid frequent sipping on sweet liquids and/or acidic drinks Eat healthy foods and limit foods that are … care Nausea and vomiting during pregnancy can leave stomach acids in your mouth that can damage the teeth. After …
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… Immunoglobulins Iron (Fe) Test Ketone Test Lactic Acid Dehydrogenase (LDH) Test Lactic Acid Test Lead (Pb) Test Liver and Spleen Scan Lymph Node … Blood Level Test Mononucleosis Tests Myoglobin Test Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT) Partial Thromboplastin …
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… Overview The levonorgestrel (LNg) intrauterine device (IUD) releases small amounts of levonorgestrel, a form of … may cause hormonal side effects similar to those caused by oral contraceptives. Breast tenderness Mood swings Headaches … Overview The levonorgestrel (LNg) intrauterine device (IUD) releases small amounts of levonorgestrel, a form of …
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… A family history of epilepsy Cerebral palsy A history of delayed development A neurological condition A febrile … but this has not been shown to prevent febrile seizures. Oral medication must not be given to a child during a …
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… . Tumours like this can cause your adrenal glands to release too many hormones. And that can cause high blood … values High levels of free catecholamines, vanillylmandelic acid (VMA), or metanephrine can mean that an adrenal gland … values High levels of free catecholamines, vanillylmandelic acid (VMA), or metanephrine can mean that an adrenal gland …
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… to get enough of these minerals. Fish oil (omega-3 fatty acid) supplements have been shown to help some heart failure … breathing. Excess sodium in the body results in the release of a hormone called aldosterone that causes the body … Siscovick DS, et al. (2017). Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid (fish oil) supplementation and the prevention of …
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… Your options Take warfarin to prevent stroke. Take a direct oral anticoagulant (DOAC) to prevent stroke. Is this … medicine is low-cost. Newer anticoagulants, called direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs), also lower the risk of stroke. … of stroke in people who have atrial fibrillation. Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) are newer. These medicines …
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… necessary energy for the brain Beneficial omega-3 fatty acids, found in fish, many nuts and seeds, and other foods. …
