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Thyroid Scan

… than normal. It can also show areas in the thyroid gland where the activity is less than normal (cold nodules ) or … than normal. It can also show areas in the thyroid gland where the activity is less than normal (cold nodules ) or …
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Stem Cell Transplant for Sickle Cell Disease

… let you know when it's safe for you to go public places where you could be exposed to germs from other people. Your … let you know when it's safe for you to go public places where you could be exposed to germs from other people. Your …
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Nerve Function Tests for Evaluating Low Back Problems

… so finding out which muscles are weak shows your doctor where there is pressure on a nerve root. The vertebrae of … so finding out which muscles are weak shows your doctor where there is pressure on a nerve root. The vertebrae of …
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus HIV Test

… Before the test, it's important to tell your doctor how and where to contact you when your test results are ready. If … Before the test, it's important to tell your doctor how and where to contact you when your test results are ready. If …
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Cushings Syndrome

… great skill and should be done at a major medical centre where doctors specialize in pituitary surgery. If surgery to … great skill and should be done at a major medical centre where doctors specialize in pituitary surgery. If surgery to …
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Electronystagmography ENG

… Why It Is Done Electronystagmography (ENG) is done to: Find where the problem is in the inner ear, brain, or nerves … Why It Is Done Electronystagmography (ENG) is done to: Find where the problem is in the inner ear, brain, or nerves …
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Hepatitis B Vaccine

… to the vaccine may include soreness, redness and swelling where the vaccine was given. Some may experience a mild … B virus can pass the virus to their newborn babies during delivery. After the virus enters your body, it usually takes …
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Hepatitis B immune globulin

… globulin? Common reactions to HBIg may include soreness where the immunization was given. Headache, fever, nausea, …
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Disinfecting drinking water

… your own water supply/source You are travelling in an area where the safety of the water is questionable You have a …
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A better immunization experience for your child

… at most pharmacies. For specific information on where to apply numbing creams or patches, ask your health …