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… Syphilis is a bacterial infection. The infection has 4 stages: primary, secondary, early latent and late latent. … cases. Syphilis can be transmitted during any of the 4 stages of infection. Your risk of having syphilis is greater … sore will go away on its own within a few weeks, but the disease will progress. Secondary stage The secondary stage …
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… others. The infection can spread to others during the early stages when symptoms are not severe, and if left untreated, … you and your family from serious and sometimes deadly diseases. When you get immunized, you help protect others as … for promoting health, preventing and controlling chronic diseases and injuries, preventing and controlling …
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… your arteries over time and increase your risk of heart disease and stroke. Another term for high blood pressure is … seeds or hemp hearts on yogurt or oatmeal If you have kidney disease, or take medication to lower blood pressure, … is good for your health. Alcohol increases the risk of many chronic diseases including heart disease, stroke and several …
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… for Birth Signs of Labour Managing Pain Types of Delivery Stages of Labour Labour Positions Medical Procedures Related … and delivery. Every labour and delivery includes certain stages, but each birth is unique. Even if you have had a … will help you be ready when your time comes. What are the stages of labour? There are four stages of labour. The first …
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… of joint inflammation (arthritis) that is long-lasting (chronic) and most often affects the spine. Ankylosing … Scarring of the lungs also happens in rare cases. The kidneys and the digestive tract can also be affected. What … They'll also ask if you have a family history of joint disease. You may have a physical examination to see how …
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… cardiovascular fitness, endurance and aerobic fitness. Chronic disease Any disease that lasts a long time, progresses … usually improve and is rarely cured completely. Common chronic diseases include heart disease, cancer, diabetes, …
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… Vietnamese What is Tuberculosis (TB)? TB is a serious disease caused by a germ (bacteria) that spreads through the … affect other parts of the body like glands, bones, joints, kidneys, the brain and reproductive organs. TB is curable. … to your health care provider if you have HIV infection, chronic kidney disease, cancer, diabetes or have a weak …
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… CPR and Life Support? Advance Care Planning: Should I Stop Kidney Dialysis? Advance Care Planning: Should I Stop … present for 10 years or more. It usually is caused by a chronic disease, such as chronic renal disease or diabetes , … manner in which a person will die. But people in advanced stages of a terminal illness experience many similar …
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… B. Sometimes the virus causes a long-term infection, called chronic hepatitis B. Over time, it can damage your liver. … receive clotting factors from human donors. Having severe kidney disease that requires you to have your blood filtered …
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… complications: Obesity increases the risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer, stroke, diabetes, among others. Diabetes also increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke and is the leading cause of blindness, … on physical activity for general health and various chronic conditions, including weight management and type 2 …