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… foods that you thought you didn't like. Look over any lab tests you might have if you are following a special diet. You might notice improvements. Blood sugar tests will tell you whether your diet is helping to control your diabetes. Periodic blood tests can measure your cholesterol and triglyceride levels. …
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… your thumb. Your doctor may or may not use the Finkelstein test to help diagnose de Quervain's. To do this test, make a fist with your thumb inside. Then bend your … then you most likely have de Quervain's. The Finkelstein test is done to make sure that you do not have a different …
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… or stroke between 5 and 9% even though the LDL cholesterol test result is less than 5.0 mmol/L A high LDL cholesterol test result (160 mg/dL or higher). Results of tests such as C-reactive protein, coronary calcium scan, or …
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… Fulvestrant may harm an unborn baby. A pregnancy test should be done within 7 days of starting this … approval. This medication may interfere with certain lab tests (such as estradiol levels), possibly causing false test results. Make sure lab personnel and all your doctors …
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… and not fit to drink without additional treatment and tests to show the water is safe. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #05b Well Water Testing . If the water in the well looks clear, you may be … drywall or insulation, assume they contain asbestos until testing indicates otherwise. It is impossible to assess …
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… a plan that will keep you active, healthy, and safe. Get tests, if you need them, before getting active. Your doctor may do tests to find out how much activity your heart can safely handle. These tests may include an electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) and …
Medications
… on your medical condition, response to treatment, and lab tests. Use this medication regularly to get the most benefit … approval. This medication may interfere with certain lab tests, possibly causing false test results. Make sure lab personnel and all your doctors …
Medications
… on your medical condition, response to treatment, and lab tests. Use this medication regularly to get the most benefit … approval. This medication may interfere with certain lab tests, possibly causing false test results. Make sure lab personnel and all your doctors …
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… pressure kidney disease liver disease seizures stomach/intestine problems (such as ulcer, blockage) overactive … This medication may interfere with certain laboratory tests (allergy skin tests, urine corticosteroids), possibly causing false test
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… approval. This medication may interfere with certain lab tests (such as Coombs' test), possibly causing false test results. Make sure lab personnel and all your doctors …