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… the risk of liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma). If you have chronic HBV infection: You may develop liver cancer even if you do not have cirrhosis. But most people who have HBV and …
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… It is natural to have some questions about the medications you are taking. You may be curious about generic or brand name medications, or you may have concerns about side effects. This section of …
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… by CT scans. How To Prepare In general, there's nothing you have to do before this test, unless your doctor tells you to. How It Is Done You will need to remove any jewellery …
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… symptoms are caused by irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). You meet the Rome III criteria for IBS if your symptoms began at least 6 months ago, you have had abdominal (belly) pain or discomfort at least 3 …
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… On this page: Overview Overview You have a choice about who will deliver your baby. Doctors and midwives are trained to provide … birth. Doctors and midwives share the same goal. They want you and your baby to be healthy. But their training and …
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… On this page: Overview Overview You can work with your doctor to decide if you want your mitral valve repaired or replaced to treat …
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… Valve? On this page: Overview Overview You can work with your doctor to decide whether you want to have your mitral valve repaired or replaced to …
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… On this page: Overview Overview Maybe you started using tobacco to fit in with your friends. Maybe family members smoke or chew. Whatever the reason you started using tobacco, there are lots of reasons to …
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… high-dose inhaled kind can cause bone loss over time. If you are on these types of medicines for 6 months or longer, you are at increased risk for osteoporosis . This puts you at high risk for broken bones. If you do break a bone, …
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… therapy is usually prescribed for about 30 minutes a day. You place the light box at a certain distance from you, on a desk or table. Then you sit in front of it while you read, eat breakfast, or …