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… Story: Coping With Change After a Heart Attack On this page: Alan's Story Alan's Story Alan is something of a miracle man. At the age of 32, he had a massive heart attack. But more than 40 … positive and finding the humour in any situation is a message Alan shares with everyone he talks with about heart …
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… Ménière's Disease On this page: … of those who have it. The disease usually occurs in people ages 40 to 60, but anyone can have it. What causes it? The … come less often after that. In some cases, each attack damages the inner ear. Over time your inner ear may become so …
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… Immunoglobulins On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is … are found in areas of the body such the nose, breathing passages, digestive tract, ears, eyes, and vagina. IgA … Your doctor will also look at your results based on your age, health, and other factors. A value that isn't in the …
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… application of chemical fertilizers and animal manure, storage and feedlots) Leaking sewage lines or improperly functioning septic systems Industrial processes Motor vehicles Some de-icing agents used at airports How do I know if there is nitrate in …
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… HealthLinkBC File #93d Financial Abuse of Older Adults Image Elder Abuse Prevention Series Preventing abuse and …
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… Stool Analysis On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is … Your doctor will also look at your results based on your age, health, and other factors. A value that isn't in the … Your doctor will also look at your results based on your age, health, and other factors. A value that isn't in the …
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… Carotid Artery Stenting On this page: Treatment Overview How It Is Done What To Expect Why It … Infection. Bleeding at the catheter insertion site. Damage to the blood vessel at the catheter insertion site. … again. The risks of a procedure depend on things like your age and your overall health. Citations Meschia …
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… Weight-Loss Medicines On this page: About This Medicine … children. It is meant to be used only in children over the age of 12. Why are prescription weight-loss medicines used? … children. It is meant to be used only in children over the age of 12. Why are prescription weight-loss medicines used? …
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… Laminectomy for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well … to relieve pressure on the spinal nerve roots caused by age-related changes in the spine. It also is done to treat … daily activities and become more severe than you can manage. Non-surgical treatment does not relieve pain, and …
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… Fluconazole - Injection On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … that doesn't go away new or worsening lymph node swelling rash itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat) … that doesn't go away new or worsening lymph node swelling rash itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat) …