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Medications
… (such as ovarian cancer, AIDS-related Kaposi's sarcoma, multiple myeloma). It works by slowing or stopping cancer … is greater if you have received this medication long-term (more than 1 year), or with certain types of chemotherapy or … may harm an unborn baby. Your doctor should order a pregnancy test before you start this medication. Men and …
Medical tests
… types of cancer. Areas of fast bone growth or repair absorb more tracer and show up as bright or "hot" spots in the … spots may be caused by a certain type of cancer (such as multiple myeloma ) or lack of blood supply to the bone (bone … spots may be caused by a certain type of cancer (such as multiple myeloma ) or lack of blood supply to the bone (bone …
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… provider or call 8-1-1 to speak to a registered nurse. For more information Animal and insect health and safety: …
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… dialysis (CAPD). You change the dialysis solution multiple times a day. Continuous cycling peritoneal dialysis … dialysis (CAPD). You change the dialysis solution multiple times a day. Continuous cycling peritoneal dialysis …
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… is no guarantee that you will get the results you want. More than one procedure may be needed. Results may or may … on many different areas of the body. These are some of the more commonly done surgeries. Face-lift (rhytidectomy). This … caused by large breasts. Men may want a chest that looks more firm and flat. Liposuction. This involves removing fat …
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… of what to expect during the second trimester of your pregnancy. Your second trimester lasts from week 15 to 27: Normal pregnancy: Second trimester Fetal development The second … trimester is a time of rapid growth for your baby. Learn more about how your baby is developing and what to expect: …
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… stimulation may be used for other conditions, including multiple sclerosis and severe angina . How Well It Works … stimulation may be used for other conditions, including multiple sclerosis and severe angina . How Well It Works …
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… Sometimes ECT is used for older adults who are taking multiple medicines for other illnesses and who are not able … Sometimes ECT is used for older adults who are taking multiple medicines for other illnesses and who are not able …
Medical tests
… B12. Vitamin B12 is stored in the liver for a year or more, which reduces a person's risk of anemia. Vitamin B12 … anemia . High levels of protein in the blood, such as from multiple myeloma , can falsely decrease blood vitamin B12 … anemia . High levels of protein in the blood, such as from multiple myeloma , can falsely decrease blood vitamin B12 …
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… (say "heh-muh-RAW-jick") strokes. Ischemic strokes are the more common type. Causes of ischemic stroke An ischemic … Asian descent. Being female. Having certain problems during pregnancy, such as preeclampsia. Being past menopause. Your … Asian descent. Being female. Having certain problems during pregnancy, such as preeclampsia. Being past menopause. Your …
