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Aspartate Aminotransferase AST Test

… heart or liver is diseased or damaged, additional AST is released into the bloodstream. The amount of AST in the … heart or liver is diseased or damaged, additional AST is released into the bloodstream. The amount of AST in the …

Growth Hormone Test

… than normal ( acromegaly ). Growth hormone can cause the release of other substances (factors) that affect growth and … than normal ( acromegaly ). Growth hormone can cause the release of other substances (factors) that affect growth and …

Staying with your baby

… kneading the mother’s breasts - and sucking at the breast releases a hormone in the mother that helps her uterus to …

Cortisol in Urine Test

… glands. Cortisol levels get higher when the pituitary gland releases adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH). Cortisol has … glands. Cortisol levels get higher when the pituitary gland releases adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH). Cortisol has …

Hypnosis

… Some people believe hypnosis causes the brain to release natural substances that affect the way you perceive … Some people believe hypnosis causes the brain to release natural substances that affect the way you perceive …

Birth Control Hormones The Shot

Shigellosis

… sexual contact can spread Shigella bacteria. This includes: oral-anal (mouth to anus) contact, getting stool on your … in untreated water Sexual contact Do not have unprotected oral-anal contact, especially if your partner has symptoms … Use a dam, plastic wrap or cut open a condom when having oral-anal sexual contact Right after sex, thoroughly wash …

Travellers diarrhea and cholera vaccine

… are given 2 doses of the vaccine to take at home by mouth (orally). A booster dose may be required every 3 months. … over 6 years of age are given 2 doses of vaccine to take orally at home. A booster dose may be required every 2 … 2 to 6 years of age are given 3 doses of vaccine to take orally at home. A booster dose may be required every 6 …

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome PCOS

… that you put on your skin (topical) or take by mouth (oral). You may notice an improvement in your acne after … that you put on your skin (topical) or take by mouth (oral). You may notice an improvement in your acne after …

Sinusitis Over-the-Counter Medicines

… nasal spray, gel, or drops (such as Claritin Allergy or Drixoral) to help a stuffy nose. Don't use a nasal decongestant … swell up more than before you used the spray. Try an oral decongestant for a stuffy nose or head. It provides … to your pharmacist or health care provider before using oral decongestants. Try using a medicine that thins mucus …