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Medications
… chemotherapy drug that is used to treat certain types of cancer (such as ovarian cancer, AIDS-related Kaposi's … or near the injection site. If this medication touches your skin, immediately and completely wash skin with soap and water. If this medication gets in your …
Medications
… disease or dementia. Estrogens can increase the risk of cancer of the uterus (endometrial cancer). Taking a … is a female hormone (estrogen). It is absorbed through the skin and enters into the bloodstream. It is used by women to … medications that are taken by mouth, absorbed through the skin, or injected. Other Uses This section contains uses of …
Medical tests
… Information Test Overview Allergy testing involves having a skin or blood test to find out what substance, or allergen , may trigger an allergic response in a person. Skin tests are usually done because they are rapid, … than blood tests, but either type of test may be used. Skin tests A small amount of a suspected allergen is placed …
Health topics
… 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: … Canadian Paediatric Society (2009, reaffirmed 2018). Vision screening in infants, children and youth. Paediatrics and …
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… Magnet, or Object With Lead Swallowed or Inhaled Objects Skin injuries and problems Animal and Human Bites Blister …
Medications
… include pneumonia, shingles, herpes in the mouth/eye/skin/genitals. The risk for infections may be higher if you … away, fever, chills, cough, trouble breathing, non-healing skin sores). You should have a tuberculosis (TB) skin test … very unlikely to occur, there may be a risk of developing cancer (such as lymphoma, skin cancer, lung cancer) with …
Health topics
… infections spread by sexual contact. This includes genital skin-to-skin contact and vaginal, oral, and anal sex. If you're … Genital Warts (Human Papillomavirus) Gonorrhea Health Screening: Finding Health Problems Early HIV (Human …
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… the action of the corrosive or irritating chemicals on the skin. A chemical burn on the skin is often deeper and larger than it may first appear. … can also irritate or damage the body, especially the skin, lungs, and eyes. A swallowed chemical may be poisonous …
Medical tests
… have unusual symptoms, such as yellow fatty deposits in the skin (xanthomas). These symptoms may be caused by a genetic … adults. Heart Attack and Stroke Risk Screening High Cholesterol Medical Tests: Questions to Ask … have unusual symptoms, such as yellow fatty deposits in the skin (xanthomas). These symptoms may be caused by a genetic …
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… be passed on through the use of Ig. However, since blood screening and testing began, there have been no reports of … dark urine, pale stools and jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes). Some people, especially young children, may …
