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… Von Willebrand Disease On this page: Conditions Basics … may suggest: Blood tests that measure von Willebrand factor activity levels or von Willebrand factor antigen. Genetic … may suggest: Blood tests that measure von Willebrand factor activity levels or von Willebrand factor antigen. Genetic …
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… Carotid Artery Disease On this page: Health Tools Related … What is carotid artery disease? A carotid artery on each side of the neck supplies … that are important to many health problems. Stroke Prevention: Should I Have a Carotid Artery Procedure? …
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… Sickle Cell Disease On this page: Health Tools Cause … What is sickle cell disease? Sickle cell disease is a genetic red blood cell disorder. It changes …
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… Heatstroke Prevention: What to Wear On this page: Overview Related … BC Adaptation Reviewed By: HealthLink BC … Heatstroke Prevention What to Wear …
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… across carpet while playing. Provide safety equipment for physical activities. Two examples are knee pads and elbow … across carpet while playing. Provide safety equipment for physical activities. Two examples are knee pads and elbow …
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… Mad Cow Disease and Variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease On this page: What … for more information. U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides up-to-date information about mad …
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… But children with disabilities are less likely to be physically active than other children. An inactive lifestyle … exercise? Studies of children with various disabling diseases and conditions show that being active on a routine … More independence. What are the barriers to physical activity? No matter what your child's limitations are, you …
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… Peptic Ulcer Disease On this page: Cause What Increases … Your doctor will ask about your symptoms and do a physical examination. Your doctor may do some simple tests … ) infection. This is the most common cause of ulcers. Physical stress caused by a serious illness or injury. …
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… Pallidotomy for Parkinson's Disease On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It … pallidus is overactive. This causes a decrease in the activity of a different part of the brain that controls … globus pallidus by creating a scar. This reduces the brain activity in that area. It may help relieve movement symptoms …