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… Atherosclerosis On this page: Related Information What is atherosclerosis? … calcium build up inside the lining of the artery wall. This forms a substance called plaque . Over time, the fat and … It's similar to how the body heals a cut on the skin by forming a blood clot to seal the area. A blood clot that …
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… Types of Peptic Ulcers On this page: Overview Related Information Overview There are two different types of peptic ulcers . They are: Gastric ulcers, which form in the lining of the stomach. Duodenal ulcers, which form in the upper small intestine. Both types of peptic …
Medical tests
… Nicotine Tests On this page: Related Information A nicotine test measures the level … or urine. The test is used to see if you smoke or use other forms of tobacco. All forms of tobacco have nicotine. This includes pipe tobacco, …
Medical tests
… Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Related Information Test Overview A bilirubin test measures the amount … colour. Bilirubin circulates in the bloodstream in two forms: Indirect (or unconjugated) bilirubin. This form doesn't dissolve in water. (It is insoluble.) Indirect …
Medications
… Common Brand Name(s): Xarelto Important: How To Use This Information This is a summary and does NOT have all possible information about this product. This information does not assure that this product is safe, …
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… A person's care is private. But they can sign a release form that gives their treatment team permission to talk to … you may be able to ask about their care without this form. A discharge plan. It outlines the care someone needs … these things even if the person doesn't sign a release form. Ask about the hospital's rules. For example, most …
Healthy eating
… the bile, usually cholesterol, sometimes stick together and form hard stones called gallstones. Most of the time, … is called a cholecystectomy. This fact sheet provides information on what you can eat to reduce symptoms of … a very low fat diet can sometimes cause more stones to form. Instead, eating a diet that is lower in fat (but still …
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… Impetigo On this page: Related Information What is impetigo? Impetigo (say … causes small blisters that can break open, ooze fluid, and form patches of crusty sores. These sores can occur anywhere … not painful, but they may be itchy. That ooze fluid and form patches of crusty sores that may look yellow, gold, or …
Medications
… Common Brand Name(s): Calcijex Important: How To Use This Information This is a summary and does NOT have all possible information about this product. This information does not assure that this product is safe, …
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… Types of Acne On this page: Overview Related Information Overview The different types of acne include: … (cystic acne). Acne conglobata is a rare but serious form of acne that occurs mainly in young men. In acne … into adulthood. Acne fulminans. Acne fulminans is a severe form of acne conglobata that occurs in teenage boys. In acne …