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Medical tests
… or can be injected into a vein. It travels through your body, giving off radiation signals. The camera "sees" … medicines or supplements for a while before the test. Tell your doctor about all of the medicines and natural health … after you use it, and wash your hands well with soap and water. The amount of radiation in the tracer is very small. …
Health topics
… The changed gene causes problems with the way salt and water move in and out of the cells that make mucus . This … that causes CF. The test can help you find out if you and your partner have an increased chance of having a child born … test shows that you are a carrier of cystic fibrosis (CF), your partner should also be tested. If you had this …
Health topics
… and are coughing, which is rare. If you are healthy, your chances of getting a VRE infection are very low. Even if you have been exposed to VRE, or have VRE in your body, you are not likely to get an infection. VRE … by washing them thoroughly with soap and clean, running water or using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Handwashing …
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… may be removed to prevent or correct crowding in the mouth. Your dentist or an oral surgeon, who specializes in … days and can cause severe pain. If you get a dry socket, your dentist can treat it with medicine. You and your … After 24 hours, rinse your mouth gently with warm salt water several times a day. Your dentist may recommend other …
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… Plasmodium species. These tiny parasites can get into your bloodstream and multiply after a bite by an infected … travel to an area at risk of malaria, you need to protect yourself before you travel, while you are travelling and … It is best to take the medication with food and plenty of water to reduce stomach upset. Taking anti-malarial …
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… Cutaneous (skin) anthrax . This can occur when spores enter your body through a break in the skin. Inhalational (lung) … or belly pain caused by fluid buildup. How is it diagnosed? Your doctor will ask you questions about your symptoms and … again. Then, leave the room, wash your hands with soap and water, and call 9-1-1 (or the emergency response number in …
Medications
… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete information about … Do not crush, chew, or dissolve this medication in water. Doing so can release all of the drug at once, …
Medications
… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete information about … infections from developing, gargle, rinse your mouth with water and spit out after each use. Do not swallow the rinse …
Medications
… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete information about … low sodium in the blood (such as may occur while taking "water pills" - diuretics) severe dehydration seizures …
Medications
… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete information about … infections from developing, gargle, rinse your mouth with water and spit out after each use. Do not swallow the rinse …
