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… make beta-globin don't work or only partly work as they should. If you have one changed (mutated) gene, you may have mild anemia … will do an examination and ask about your health history. Tests you may need include: A complete blood count (CBC). A …
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… don't help, move through the rest of the steps until you have the help you need to get through the crisis. Here's how … ask a friend or family member to lock it up for you. When should you call for help? Call 9-1-1 anytime you think you … ask a friend or family member to lock it up for you. When should you call for help? Call 9-1-1 anytime you think you …
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… level the day after the cryotherapy procedure. If you have cryotherapy, you will have regular follow-up testing with human papillomavirus (HPV) tests, Pap tests, or … Your doctor will tell you what follow-up tests you should have and when you need to have them done. After …
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… two or more bones connect, like the knee, hip, wrist, or shoulder. When the cartilage wears down, the bones rub … This causes damage and pain. What causes it? When you have arthritis, the cartilage that cushions and protects … may also help. Or you may use a topical medicine such as capsaicin cream on your skin. Physiotherapy or occupational …
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… How To Use This Information This is a summary and does NOT have all possible information about this product. This … of getting HIV complications (such as new infections, cancer) and improves your quality of life. This product is a … T-cell counts, triglycerides/cholesterol, blood sugar) should be done before you start taking this medication and …
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… How To Use This Information This is a summary and does NOT have all possible information about this product. This … vision/hearing problems. During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. It may harm an … This medication may interfere with certain lab tests (such as gallium scintigraphy), possibly causing false …
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… some of the events that happened around you. It's common to have these feelings when so much about your life may be … Consider saving these numbers in your phone. When should you call for help? Call 9-1-1 or other emergency … Consider saving these numbers in your phone. When should you call for help? Call 9-1-1 or other emergency …
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… how vaccines work with the immune system. Yes No If you have answered ‘no’ to any of the above, read on to learn … What is the immune system and how does it work? You may have heard about viruses and bacteria, often called germs. … time. To protect your baby as soon as possible, your baby should get their vaccines starting at 2 months of age. Most …
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… How To Use This Information This is a summary and does NOT have all possible information about this product. This … your risk for serious side effects. Lab and/or medical tests (such as kidney/liver function, complete blood count, urine tests) should be done before you start using this medication, while …
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… degrees. Recliner chairs are likely to allow slipping. They should not be used in place of a bed. Use special support … getting too dry. Dry skin is more easily damaged. If you have problems with bowel or bladder control, clean your skin … How can you tell if a pressure injury is healing as it should? As you treat a pressure injury, you will know it is …