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… Some people are identified as carriers of VRE by routine testing of skin and anal swabs done before or during a stay in hospital. Others may be identified when testing is done if a VRE infection occurs. In British …
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… and are increasing world-wide. Should family members get tested for CPO? Family members of someone with CPO do not generally need to be tested, even if they have travelled or had health care …
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… anesthesia so you can cough at the surgeon's request to test the tape's support of your urethra. Other sling … hours of your surgery, you will be asked to urinate to test how your bladder and urethra respond to the surgery. … anesthesia so you can cough at the surgeon's request to test the tape's support of your urethra. Other sling …
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… diagnosed with a general eye examination. Your doctor will test your visual acuity (sharpness of vision) and how your … procedures that reverse presbyopia are being developed and tested. Contact Lenses Farsightedness … diagnosed with a general eye examination. Your doctor will test your visual acuity (sharpness of vision) and how your …
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… arms, legs, and belly. How is it diagnosed? There is no lab test for tetanus. A doctor can usually diagnose tetanus … can cause muscle spasms like tetanus, your doctor will do tests to make sure your symptoms are not caused by something … arms, legs, and belly. How is it diagnosed? There is no lab test for tetanus. A doctor can usually diagnose tetanus …
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… have been near any birds. Then your doctor may order blood tests, nasal swabs, or other tests, such as X-rays, to help find out what is making you … kidneys work better (dialysis). Where can you find the latest information? These organizations are studying and …
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… and comparing the range of motion of your two legs. Other tests may be done to clarify a diagnosis or to prepare for surgery. These tests include: Ultrasound . It may be used to see if there … and comparing the range of motion of your two legs. Other tests may be done to clarify a diagnosis or to prepare for …
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… blood pressure over 24 hours. Your child may need more tests to check for illnesses that may be causing high blood … very high blood pressure, your child or teen may need more tests to find the cause. How is high blood pressure treated … blood pressure over 24 hours. Your child may need more tests to check for illnesses that may be causing high blood …
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… hair growth. Cyproterone also has anti-androgen (anti-testosterone) effects. Testosterone is a male hormone (also normally found in women … and cause extra hair growth. Cyproterone works by blocking testosterone. Ethinyl estradiol is used to balance the …
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… dose of codeine that works, and take it for the shortest possible time. See also How to Use section for more … the risk, take the smallest effective dose for the shortest possible time. Babies born to mothers who use this drug … overuse of or addiction to drugs/alcohol) obesity stomach/intestinal problems (such as blockage, constipation, diarrhea …
