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… Take this medication as prescribed for the full course of treatment. It is important that you do not miss any doses … to understand that it is still possible to contract the disease. Tell your doctor right away if you develop a fever. … any diet or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment. The display and use of this drug information is …
Medications
… are based on your medical condition and response to treatment. Children's dosage is also based on weight. If you … pharmacist your medical history, especially of: sickle cell disease spleen problems Before having surgery, tell your … any diet or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment. The display and use of this drug information is …
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Medical tests
… Why It Is Done Stool analysis is done to: Help identify diseases of the digestive tract, liver , and pancreas . … Risks Any stool sample may contain germs that can spread disease. Make sure to carefully wash your hands and use … values High levels of fat in the stool may be caused by diseases such as pancreatitis , sprue (celiac disease) , …
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… a day if you're a man. Alzheimer's Disease Coronary Artery Disease Healthy Eating Heart Attack and Unstable Angina Metabolic Syndrome Parkinson's Disease Type 2 Diabetes Current as of: March 1, 2023 …
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… of smoking may take away from your life. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2002). Annual … . Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (1994). Surveillance for … effects of smoking-related illnesses such as heart disease, cancer, or emphysema can cause significant …
Medical tests
… Why It Is Done Ophthalmoscopy is done to: Find problems or diseases of the eye, such as retina problems. Help find other conditions or diseases that damage the eye. Look for the cause of symptoms, such as headaches. Find other problems or diseases, such as head injuries or brain tumours. This …
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… and Safe Food Handling Citations Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2010, updated 2011). Keeping … Medicine W. David Colby IV MSc, MD, FRCPC - Infectious Disease Current as of: October 31, 2022 Author: Healthwise … Medicine & W. David Colby IV MSc, MD, FRCPC - Infectious Disease Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2010, …
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… in many people who have asthma. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is the abnormal backflow, or reflux, of … Asthma in Teenagers and Adults Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Current as of: November 14, 2022 … in many people who have asthma. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is the abnormal backflow, or reflux, of …
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… deficiencies of zinc or vitamin B12 . Injury. Certain diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease, Bell's palsy, hepatitis, Sjögren's syndrome, and … deficiencies of zinc or vitamin B12 . Injury. Certain diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease, Bell's palsy, …