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HIV Testing Should I Get Tested for Human Immunodeficiency Virus

… is the virus that causes AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). But having HIV doesn't mean that you have AIDS. … multiplies in the body, symptoms reappear and then remain. Fatigue, weight loss, fever, night sweats, diarrhea, and … multiplies in the body, symptoms reappear and then remain. Fatigue, weight loss, fever, night sweats, diarrhea, and …

Pre-Eclampsia

… usual. Trouble breathing, especially when lying flat. HELLP syndrome , a very serious liver disorder. Severe … Liver impairment is related to the life-threatening HELLP syndrome, which requires emergency medical treatment. … breathing because of immature lungs ( respiratory distress syndrome ). A newborn affected by pre-eclampsia may also be …

Smoking Health Risk for Family Members

… years of life. Have a higher risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). But you can change this. When you quit … years of life. Have a higher risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). But you can change this. When you quit …

Alcohol and other drug use during pregnancy

… spectrum disorder (HealthLinkBC File #38e) Fetal alcohol syndrome Alcohol effects on a fetus Substance use during …

Medicines That Can Cause Acute Kidney Injury

… Acute Kidney Injury Versus Chronic Kidney Disease Nephrotic Syndrome Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: … Acute Kidney Injury Versus Chronic Kidney Disease Nephrotic Syndrome Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: …

Verapamil Extended-Release - Oral

… second- or third-degree atrioventricular block, sick sinus syndrome unless you have a pacemaker, Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome, Lown-Ganong-Levine syndrome) heart failure certain muscle/nerve disorders …

Clofarabine - Injection

… your hands/feet to develop a skin reaction called hand-foot syndrome (palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia). You can … Wear loose clothing. Depending on how severe your hand-foot syndrome is, your doctor may prescribe a medication to … due to the rapid destruction of cancer cells (tumor lysis syndrome). To lower your risk, your doctor may add a …

Verapamil - Oral

Abusive Head Trauma

… What is abusive head trauma? Shaken baby syndrome is brain injury that occurs when someone shakes a … Abusive head trauma may also be called shaken baby syndrome. What causes the brain injury? When a baby is … … What is abusive head trauma? Shaken baby syndrome is brain injury that occurs when someone shakes a …

Gastroesophageal Reflux in Babies and Children

… to anyone younger than 18. It has been linked to Reye syndrome , a serious illness. Acid reducers that decrease … as Pepto-Bismol. Experts think it may be linked to Reye syndrome , a rare but serious illness. Be sure you … to anyone younger than 18. It has been linked to Reye syndrome , a serious illness. Acid reducers that decrease …