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… body. The hs-CRP can be used to find the risk for heart disease and stroke in people who don't already have heart disease. The hs-CRP test is different than the standard CRP … test measures high levels of the protein to find different diseases that cause inflammation. The hs-CRP test measures …
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… and digest food. These problems include inflammatory bowel disease (such as Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis) or pancreatitis. Have had … This helps prevent infections. Crohn's Disease Current as of: February 27, 2023 Author: …
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… Overview A diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease or another dementia often raises some important … professional legal advice as soon as possible. Early in the disease, the person with dementia may be able to take part … of transferring assets. Alzheimer's Disease Dementia Current as of: October 20, 2022 …
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… measles, chickenpox, Haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib) disease, and pneumococcal infection. Talk to the doctor … infections, mumps, tuberculosis (TB), syphilis, Lyme disease, and illnesses caused by herpes viruses. Not getting … People who didn't get vaccines for mumps, Hib disease, or pneumococcal infections before age 2 are more …
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… memory and how well you can think and plan. Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia. Agitation and … and physical examination for dementia or Alzheimer's disease Mild cognitive impairment and dementia … Dementia …
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… health. It could increase your risk of getting a variety of diseases such as: Asbestosis (scarring of the lungs) Lung … history, such as if you smoke or have pre-existing lung diseases How much asbestos was in the air How long your … type, size and shape of asbestos fibers you were exposed to Diseases from asbestos exposure can take many years to …
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… baby immunized is the best way to protect them from serious disease. Yes No I know how the immune system works. Yes No I … immune system respond quickly to an infection and prevent disease. How does a vaccine work? Vaccines help your baby’s … system to make antibodies without your baby getting the disease. Vaccines also allow your baby’s immune system to …
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… you. Your doctor may recommend this testing if: You have a disease that can affect the brain, such as: Alzheimer's disease or other dementia. Stroke. Multiple sclerosis. Brain tumour. Parkinson's disease. Epilepsy. AIDS. You have an injury that may have …
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… all vaccines on time, your child can be protected from many diseases over a lifetime. Immunization has saved more lives … who will be travelling to countries where there is measles disease or are known to have been in contact with someone … people born before 1970 will have had measles and mumps disease when they were younger (before vaccination was …
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… with such conditions as multiple sclerosis , Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, ALS , and dementia . Normally, the "feel" and … Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Parkinson's Disease Stroke Current as of: August 25, 2022 …
