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… Tests on the fluid surrounding the spinal cord Brain images using MRI scans Recordings of the brain’s electrical activity using EEG Tonsil biopsy The diagnosis can only be confirmed …
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… irritations (such as diaper rash, skin burns from radiation therapy). Emollients are substances that soften and … the label to see if you should shake the bottle well before using. Apply to the affected areas of the skin as needed or … to see if your brand can be applied before radiation therapy. Follow all the directions on the label for proper …
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… is used to treat various types of cancer. It is a chemotherapy drug that works by slowing or stopping cancer cell … based on your medical condition, body size, and response to therapy. Unless your doctor instructs you otherwise, drink plenty of fluids while using this medication. This helps your kidneys remove the …
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… out (usually with a urine sample) when you are ovulating. Home urine tests for ovulation are available. Check your … polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), or damage from chemotherapy. Early puberty. Testicles are absent or have been … of surgery or damage from mumps, X-ray exposure, chemotherapy, cancer, or injury. Klinefelter syndrome . Low …
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… with medications called highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) means that you can live a long life with … HIV can be passed on by: having vaginal or anal sex without using a condom (the risk increases if either person has … your health. If HIV is diagnosed early, antiretroviral therapy can slow or stop the damage to the immune system. …
Medications
… Leaflet provided by your pharmacist before you start using tipranavir and each time you get a refill. If you have … Dosage is based on your medical condition and response to therapy. For children, dosage is also based on weight and … changes are unknown. Discuss the risks and benefits of therapy with your doctor, as well as the possible role of …
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… . Radon . Tips for Reducing Indoor Pollutants in Your Home . Health Topics Medical Tests Take Action Open/close … Effects Radon Tips for Reducing Indoor Pollutants in Your Home Open/close information section Medical Tests Carbon … . Radon . Tips for Reducing Indoor Pollutants in Your Home . Health Topics Medical Tests Take Action Open/close …
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… doctor may recommend surgery if: Medicines and nutritional therapy have failed to manage severe symptoms. Holes develop … several days. Recovery from surgery takes 1 to 2 weeks at home. After surgery, depending on the type, you may wear an … doctor may recommend surgery if: Medicines and nutritional therapy have failed to manage severe symptoms. Holes develop …
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… related complications. If it gets very hot in your home, plan to go somewhere cooler if possible. By … heat of the day to trap cooler air inside Cover windows by using shutters, blinds, drapes, blankets or sheets to keep … can also use a personal spray bottle with cool water Try using a cold pack or wrap. You can also wear a damp shawl or …
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… surgery (lumpectomy) , along with radiation therapy . During this type of surgery, the doctor cuts out … re-excision. After surgery, you may or may not need chemotherapy. Mastectomy (removal of the breast). In most cases, … after a mastectomy. And you may or may not need chemotherapy. The removal of the entire breast is called a total …
