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… high-risk condition. It often gets better on its own as the pregnancy progresses. As the uterus gets bigger, the … does cover the cervix. Placenta previa can bleed heavily during labour. But placenta previa that's present in the … does cover the cervix. Placenta previa can bleed heavily during labour. But placenta previa that's present in the …
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… well your heart is pumping blood to the rest of your body. During this test, a small amount of a radioactive substance … clothes. You will be given a cloth or paper gown to use during the test. During the test You will lie on an examination table beneath …
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… test that is done to check kidney function or appearance. During a scan to look at kidney function, a radioactive … are allergic to the special dye ( contrast material ) used during the IVP. Why It Is Done A kidney scan is done to: … test.) You will be given a cloth or paper covering to use during the test. You may be asked to drink 2 to 3 glasses of …
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… be made. In some cases, a contrast material may be used during the MRI scan to show certain structures more clearly … if it's not in the way.) You will be given a gown to use during the test. If you are allowed to keep some of your … to remove it. The MRI can cause burns with some patches. During the test During the test, you will lie on a table …
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… also be at risk for. When the death occurs without warning during a medical or dental procedure. When the cause of death could affect legal matters. When the death occurs during experimental treatment. Required autopsies An autopsy … died. They will learn as much as possible about the death. During the autopsy A doctor (pathologist) closely examines …
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… you can receive these missing routine vaccines for free. Pregnancy Women should avoid becoming pregnant for one month …
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… stay asleep longer, and lessen how often you wake up during the night, so you can get a better night's rest. … sleepwalked, prepared/eaten food, made phone calls, or had sex while not fully awake. Often, these people do not … Newborn babies of mothers who use this medication late in pregnancy may have symptoms such as slow/shallow breathing, …
Medical tests
… it can evaluate the collecting system inside the kidneys. During IVP, a dye called contrast material is injected into … and you will be given a cloth or paper covering to use during the test. You will be asked to urinate just before the test starts. During the test You will lie on your back on an X-ray table. …
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… smoking, or injecting equipment Are males who have sex with other males Have HIV, hepatitis B or hepatitis C … areas where it is common Food handlers Those with multiple sex partners Residents and staff of institutions caring for … through food preparation or other hand-to-mouth contact. Sexual contact, or sharing equipment used in illegal drug …
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… (AML) Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplant Anemia Anemia During Pregnancy Anemia of Chronic Disease (ACD) Anemia of Chronic … Node Dissection for Testicular Cancer Rh Sensitization During Pregnancy Sepsis (Septic Shock) Sickle Cell Crisis …