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… for both a mother and her fetus. During a seizure, the oxygen supply to the fetus is drastically reduced. Sudden … for both a mother and her fetus. During a seizure, the oxygen supply to the fetus is drastically reduced. Sudden …
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… This medication should be stopped after completing a treatment course of chemotherapy as directed by your doctor. … blood cell count) in people with long-term serious kidney disease (chronic kidney failure) and people receiving chemotherapy …
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… Warning Idelalisib may cause serious (possibly fatal) liver disease. Your doctor will test your liver function while you … to help prevent serious infection during and after treatment with this medication. Carefully follow your … This medication is used to treat a certain type of cancer (chronic lymphocytic leukemia-CLL). Idelalisib belongs to a …
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… with dementia. This medication is not approved for the treatment of dementia-related behavior problems. Discuss the … with diabetes, may increase your risk for developing heart disease. Discuss the risks and benefits of treatment with … angle) stomach/intestinal problems (such as blockage, chronic constipation, paralytic ileus) difficulty swallowing …
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… risks of drinking raw milk? According to a US Centre for Disease Control and Prevention study, the rate of outbreaks … of milk has eliminated large outbreaks of milk borne disease in Canada. However, outbreaks arising from raw milk … children, pregnant women, seniors, and people with certain chronic diseases are more vulnerable to infection and have …
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… infected with the hepatitis C virus will develop long-term (chronic) infection. Some people who have chronic hepatitis C will go on to develop cirrhosis —severe … infected with the hepatitis C virus will develop long-term (chronic) infection. Some people who have chronic hepatitis C …
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… to manage your joint pain and other symptoms with other treatments. This decision tool is for people considering hip … Phillips CB, et al. (2003). Incidence rates of dislocation, pulmonary embolism, and deep infection during the first six … hip and total knee arthroplasty. Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases, 70(12): 2082–2088. DOI: 10.1136/ard.2010.148726. …
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… after taking a dose of the drug during the first week of treatment. To reduce the risk of dizziness and fainting, get … of: heart problems (such as low blood pressure) kidney disease uncontrolled attacks of deep sleep (narcolepsy) … propranolol) drugs to treat erectile dysfunction-ED or pulmonary hypertension (such as sildenafil, tadalafil) Tell …
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… or one complete menstrual cycle after you have stopped treatment. If you become pregnant while taking this … risk may be greater in older adults or if you have heart disease or increased risk for heart disease (for example, … from the ulcers (such as bleeding). If you are treating a chronic condition such as arthritis, ask your doctor about …
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… surgery or may choose not to have surgery. People with chronic illnesses may decide against surgery if hernias are … having hernia repair surgery. People who have had radiation treatments to the groin area may have poor healing and a … having hernia repair surgery. People who have had radiation treatments to the groin area may have poor healing and a …
