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… rays from sunlight or from indoor tanning can harm your skin. It can cause problems right away as well as problems that may develop years later. A sunburn is skin damage from the sun's ultraviolet A and ultraviolet B … problems include: An increased chance of having skin cancer. Having more cold sores . More risk of problems …
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… bacteria. What causes it? Neutropenia is often caused by cancer treatments such as chemotherapy and radiation. These … because you can get infections easily. Take care of your skin. Wash your hands often. You can use soap and water or … cough, or blow your nose. Shower or bathe daily. Pat your skin dry, and apply lotion to keep skin from drying and …
Medications
… Uses This medication is used to treat certain types of cancer (such as lymphoma, chronic lymphocytic leukemia - … of the vein into the surrounding area, it may cause serious skin and tissue damage. Tell your health care professional … of the leakage will help reduce discomfort and possible skin damage. Side Effects See also How to Use section. …
Medications
… into a vein. Do not inject into a muscle or under the skin. If this medication accidentally leaks into the skin/muscle around the injection site, it may cause severe … doesn't go away, fever, chills). Very rarely, people with cancer who are treated with this type of medication have …
Medical tests
… , viruses , or bacteria ), poor nutrient absorption, or cancer. For a stool analysis, a stool sample is collected in … belly pain and cramping, and fever. Screen for colon cancer by checking for hidden (occult) blood. Look for … a high pH may mean inflammation in the intestine (colitis), cancer, or antibiotic use. Blood in the stool may be caused …
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… or watching TV. The Canadian Paediatric Society recommends screening to detect lazy eye (amblyopia), misaligned eyes … Canadian Paediatric Society (2009, reaffirmed 2018). Vision screening in infants, children and youth. Paediatrics and … http://www.cps.ca/en/documents/position/children-vision-screening . Accessed April 12, 2021. Current as of: …
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… Services Task Force (USPSTF) does not recommend genetic screening for hemochromatosis in the general population. … Hemochromatosis Gene (HFE) Test Hemochromatosis Genetic Screening Citations U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (2006). Screening for hemochromatosis. Available online: …
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… examinations at all newborn and routine checkups. Vision screening is recommended for all children at least once … Canadian Paediatric Society (2009, reaffirmed 2018). Vision screening in infants, children and youth. Paediatrics and … http://www.cps.ca/en/documents/position/children-vision-screening . Accessed April 12, 2021. Current as of: …
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… sexually transmitted infections (STIs) that are passed by skin-to-skin contact. Birth control use should be consistent to …
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… 6. The vaccine has been shown to protect against various cancers caused by HPV. Your child may be offered other … HPV is a very common virus that spreads through intimate skin-to-skin contact. Anyone who has any kind of sexual activity …
