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… bites, and then live in body tissues such as red blood cells or the liver. This medication is used to kill the malaria parasites living inside red blood cells. In some cases, you may need to take a different … fever, severe chills) signs of a sudden loss of red blood cells called hemolytic anemia (such as severe tiredness, …
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… insulin? Insulin is a hormone that helps sugar enter your cells, where your body uses it for fuel. When your body … right. Insulin lets sugar (glucose) in the blood enter cells, where it is used for energy. Without insulin, blood … not right. Insulin lets sugar (glucose) in the blood enter cells, where it is used for energy. Without insulin, blood …
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… It is characterized by H emolysis (destruction of red blood cells), E levated Li ver enzymes (which indicate liver … It is characterized by H emolysis (destruction of red blood cells), E levated Li ver enzymes (which indicate liver …
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… such as: Lymphoma (cancer of the lymph nodes). Giant cell arteritis (painful swelling of the blood vessels in the … such as: Lymphoma (cancer of the lymph nodes). Giant cell arteritis (painful swelling of the blood vessels in the …
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… or post office box A way to communicate Phone calling card Cell phone Address book Medicines At least 1 month's supply … or post office box A way to communicate Phone calling card Cell phone Address book Medicines At least 1 month's supply …
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… Basics What is a lipoma? A lipoma is a growth of fat cells in a thin, fibrous capsule usually found just below … Basics What is a lipoma? A lipoma is a growth of fat cells in a thin, fibrous capsule usually found just below …
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… lightly scrape the surface of the patch to check a few skin cells. How is pityriasis alba treated? Pityriasis alba most … lightly scrape the surface of the patch to check a few skin cells. How is pityriasis alba treated? Pityriasis alba most …
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… anemia Blood contains too few oxygen-carrying red blood cells. Requires the heart to pump more blood each minute to … anemia Blood contains too few oxygen-carrying red blood cells. Requires the heart to pump more blood each minute to …
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… Anemia Decreased oxygen-carrying hemoglobin in red blood cells Weakness and fatigue May raise risk of problems linked … constantly ooze out of cuts in your skin. Can predispose to cellulitis, infection of the skin Heart … Anemia Decreased oxygen-carrying hemoglobin in red blood cells Weakness and fatigue May raise risk of problems linked …
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… keratoplastics. It works by causing the skin to shed dead cells from its top layer and slow down the growth of skin cells. This effect decreases scaling and dryness. Coal tar … keratoplastics. It works by causing the skin to shed dead cells from its top layer and slow down the growth of skin …