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Medications
… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … section. Uses Cladribine is used to treat a certain type of cancer (hairy cell leukemia). It works by stopping the … by your doctor. Avoid getting the medication on the skin or in the eyes, mouth, or nose. If you do get the …
Medical tests
… used depends on where the sample will be taken from and your overall health. Methods are: Bronchoscopic biopsy. A … if the diagnosis is not clear. Diagnose suspected lung cancer . Evaluate any abnormalities seen on other tests, … Needle biopsy When you are given the shot to numb your skin at the needle biopsy site, you will feel a sharp …
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… Choosing Child Care On this page: Overview Beginning Your Search Individual Care Providers Group Child Care … helps your child learn, interact, and solve problems while protecting him or her from making choices that could be … mother's helper Choose a babysitter or parent's helper by asking friends and other caregivers you trust. You may also …
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… Overview Cause Symptoms What Happens What Increases Your Risk When To Call Examinations and Tests Treatment … How is RSV diagnosed? Doctors usually diagnose RSV by asking about your or your child's symptoms and by knowing … Age 11 and Younger Fever or Chills, Age 11 and Younger Protecting Your Child From Infections Quick Tips: Safely …
Medications
… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … needs. Uses Cemiplimab is used to treat certain types of skin cancer (cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma - CSCC, basal cell …
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… called pressure sores). Pressure injuries are damage to the skin. They can range from red areas on the surface of the skin to severe tissue damage that goes deep into muscle and … reach toward the rail. Help them as needed. Gently place your hands on the shoulders and hips, and guide the person …
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… It can quickly affect several different organs including your liver, lungs and kidneys. Since TSS develops quickly, … . Staphylococcus aureus are found in the nose or on the skin of up to 30 per cent of people. They are also found in … usually not harmful, and only cause mild nose, throat or skin infections. In some cases, SA infections can result in …
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… reaction to a more serious one. Symptoms may include: Skin reactions such as contact dermatitis , hives , or … examination and other tests. You will be asked about your symptoms and any recent exposure to latex. The doctor … test. This can detect latex antibodies. Glove-use tests and skin tests. These can detect an adverse reaction to latex …
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… or may cause burning in the throat and esophagus , call your local Poison Control Centre immediately for information … to the Poison Control staff member. Chemicals can cause skin burns or allergic reactions or can be poisonous. … the action of the corrosive or irritating chemicals on the skin. A chemical burn on the skin can be deeper and larger …
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… coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) or bypass surgery. Your doctor will make the bypass with a healthy piece of … the heart muscle. The doctor typically makes a cut in the skin over your breastbone (sternum). This cut is called an … or staples will be used to close the incisions in the skin over your sternum and where your healthy blood vessel …
