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Medications
… with cancer. Zoledronic acid is also used with cancer chemotherapy to treat bone problems that may occur with multiple myeloma and other types of cancer (such as breast, lung) that have … problems, drink plenty of fluids during treatment unless otherwise directed by your doctor. It takes at least 7 days …
Medications
… transplant, there may be an increased risk of death due to other causes (such as infection, liver disease). Talk to … first and second cycle. Your doctor may direct you to use other medications (to help prevent side effects) before … not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or …
Medications
… it for longer than directed. Taking loperamide with certain other medications may also cause harm. See also Precautions, … the cause of the diarrhea (such as infection). Treatment of other symptoms and the cause of the diarrhea should be … not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or …
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… scaly. The rash is not contagious. You can't catch it from others. In lighter skin, the rash may look pink or red. In … the topical medicines don't help, your doctor may prescribe other treatments, such as pills, phototherapy, or injections. Can it be prevented? There is no …
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… even. If the doctor finds that one side is higher than the other, your child may need an X-ray so the spinal curve can … Mild cases of scoliosis usually don't need treatment. Physiotherapy may be an option. If the curve gets worse, your … who has scoliosis: One shoulder may look higher than the other. One hip may look higher than the other. The child's …
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… are for them to learn that their body belongs to them, other people's bodies belong to other people, and part of being caring is respecting … just trying to keep them safe. Teach your child how to ask others for permission to touch or be close to them. You can …
Medical tests
… to monitor a person before and during treatment. Along with other tests, this test may be used to see how well a … is working. And in some cases, it may be used with other tests to see if the cancer has grown or come back. How … also look at your results based on your age, health, and other factors. A value that isn't in the normal range may …
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… been reported in Canada but these people were infected in other countries. What causes vCJD? vCJD is caused by an … on the surface of cells. The abnormal prion attaches to other brain cell proteins and bends them out of shape. The … person. However, it can be passed from someone with vCJD to others through blood transfusions, though this is extremely …
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… throughout the world. HTLV-1 is more common in Japan and other countries in the Western Pacific region, the … virus spread? HTLV-1 is spread from an infected person to other people by: Sharing needles, syringes or other equipment used for injecting drugs Sexual contact. …
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… A surgeon may use tissue from inside your nose or from another part of your body (autograft) to stitch into the hole. Other doctors may use tissue to create a flap to cover the … a doctor may insert septal "buttons" made of silicone or other materials that are cut to fit the hole. What To Expect …
