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… is a nuclear scan that is done to look at these organs for disease. During a liver and spleen scan, a radioactive … and spleen scan is done to: Help find cysts, abscesses, and diseases of the spleen or liver. If liver disease has been diagnosed, a liver scan can help show how …
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… What is the Td vaccine? The Td vaccine protects against 2 diseases: Tetanus Diphtheria The vaccine is approved by … the immune system to give better protection against these diseases. Adults who have not been immunized or do not have … and diphtheria, which are serious and sometimes fatal diseases. When you get immunized, you also protect others. …
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… This is a booster dose for children immunized against these diseases at a younger age. The booster dose strengthens or … the immune system to give better protection against these diseases. Children who received a booster dose of Tdap … and pertussis which are serious and sometimes fatal diseases. When you get immunized, you help protect others as …
Medications
… control center. Symptoms of overdose may include: signs of kidney problems (such as change in the amount of urine). … control center. Symptoms of overdose may include: signs of kidney problems (such as change in the amount of urine). …
Medications
… medication with others. Lab and/or medical tests (such as kidney function, complete blood count, folic acid antagonist … medication with others. Lab and/or medical tests (such as kidney function, complete blood count, folic acid antagonist …
Medical tests
… pain or trouble breathing or that is affecting how the kidneys or the intestines (bowel) are working. How To … pain or trouble breathing or that is affecting how the kidneys or the intestines (bowel) are working. How To …
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… risk of developing certain cancers, including: Skin Lung Kidney Bladder Liver The risk of cancer is the reason for …
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… internal organs such as the stomach, intestines, liver, or kidneys may need treatment. In rare cases, a hemangioma in … internal organs such as the stomach, intestines, liver, or kidneys may need treatment. In rare cases, a hemangioma in …
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… that can harm the brain. They can also damage the liver, kidneys, blood, and bone marrow. Club drugs , like ecstasy … of these drugs can cause lung problems, harm the liver and kidneys, cause infections like hepatitis and HIV if you use … and nervous system. Cause some cancers. Cause infectious diseases, such as hepatitis or HIV, if you share needles, …
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… that replaces blood lost through injury, surgery, or disease. The blood goes through a tube from a bag to an … in Canada are very safe and generally free from disease. Donated blood is carefully tested and tracked. It is very rare to get a disease through a blood transfusion. Getting the wrong blood …