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… Bullectomy for COPD On this page: Surgery Overview Surgery Overview … (COPD) weakens the structure of the lung and may also damage the tiny air sacs (alveoli) in the lung. When these air … in just one area of the lung, and do not have severe blockage in their airways. A bullectomy may be considered if the …
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… Ways HIV Cannot Be Spread On this page: Overview Overview HIV does not …
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… Preterm Prelabour Rupture of Membranes (pPROM) On this page: … for you and your baby. Cervical Cerclage Preterm Labour Current as of: November 9, 2022 … for you and your baby. Cervical Cerclage Preterm Labour Current as of: November 9, 2022 …
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… Vacuum Devices for Erection Problems On this page: Treatment Overview Why It Is Done How Well It Works …
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… Lupus: Criteria for Diagnosis On this page: Overview Overview The …
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… Thick and Thin Blood Smears for Malaria On this page: Overview Why It Is Done Results Overview Thick and Thin … and thin blood smears will let doctors know the percentage of red blood cells that are infected (parasite density) … species of Plasmodium is identified. Also, the percentage of red blood cells infected by the Plasmodium parasite …
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… Lupus and Pregnancy On this page: Overview Overview Lupus (systemic … anti-Ro, or anti-La antibodies. Women are encouraged to wait until lupus is under control for at least 6 … anti-Ro, or anti-La antibodies. Women are encouraged to wait until lupus is under control for at least 6 …
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… Schizophrenia: Helping Someone Who Is Paranoid On this page: Overview Overview You may be able …
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… Encouraging Someone to Take the Medicines On this page: Overview Overview Here are ways to … the medicines, what side effects to look for, and how to manage them. Schizophrenia Current … the medicines, what side effects to look for, and how to manage them. Schizophrenia Current …
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… Open Surgery for Kidney Stones On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect After Surgery Why It Is … There also is the risk that the kidney may be severely damaged by the open surgery and may have to be removed. What To … There also is the risk that the kidney may be severely damaged by the open surgery and may have to be removed. What To …
