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… for everyone involved in your care to read Umbilical cord blood collection The blood from an umbilical cord contains stem cells, which can be used to treat a wide variety of conditions. This blood can be banked and used for research purposes, or …
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… An immune system weakened by disease or medical treatment Chronic liver disease, including cirrhosis, chronic hepatitis B or hepatitis C Chronic kidney, heart or … of the lining that covers the brain (meningitis), the blood (septicemia) and the lungs (pneumonia). Permanent …
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… more vitamins and minerals. Why is fibre important? Eating high-fibre foods can lower your risk of type 2 diabetes, … prevent constipation. Soluble fibre can help: Lower your blood cholesterol level Control your blood sugar levels Keep … g 14 to18 38 g 26 g 19 to 50 38 g 25 g 51 to 70+ 30 g 21 g Pregnancy (any age) / 28 g Breast feeding (any age) / 29 g g …
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… sudden heavy bleeding) This medication may raise your blood pressure. Check your blood pressure regularly and tell your doctor if the results are high. This medication may rarely cause serious (sometimes … problems occur. This medication must not be used during pregnancy. If you become pregnant or think you may be …
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… specific health needs. Uses Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. Lowering high blood … the effects on potassium (see Side Effects section). During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly …
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… may play a role. Problems that harm a baby's brain during pregnancy may help cause it. It is not caused by anything … examination. Your doctor also may suggest tests, such as blood tests or imaging tests , to see if your symptoms may … had a viral infection, or took certain medicines for high blood pressure, you may be at increased risk. You or a …
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… risk for severe breathing problems or heartbeat problems is higher when you start this medication, when you are … talk with their doctor(s) about the risks and benefits. Pregnancy may affect the amount of this drug in your body, … seizures) breathing problems (such as asthma, sleep apnea, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD) kidney disease …
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… problems, most commonly in children. It can also cause high blood pressure, brain damage, and stomach and kidney … whose mothers are exposed to second-hand smoke during pregnancy have a higher risk for health problems. … in the air you breathe can cause: Asthma attacks. Chronic bronchitis. Coughing and difficult or painful …
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… family history of heart disease, or conditions such as high blood pressure or diabetes). Talk to your doctor about the … normal labor/delivery. It is not recommended for use in pregnancy from 20 weeks until delivery. If your doctor …
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… history, especially of: breathing problems (such as asthma, chronic bronchitis) personal or family history of glaucoma … side effects of this drug, especially heart effects. During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly … belladonna alkaloids, scopolamine) certain drugs for high blood pressure (such as clonidine, guanadrel, …
