3521 results found
Medications
… as levodopa/carbidopa) to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease. It can help improve symptoms such as shakiness, … (such as dopamine, norepinephrine, serotonin). Parkinson's disease is thought to be caused by too little dopamine in … or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: heart disease (such as coronary artery disease, heart attack, …
Medications
… is also used to treat certain bowel conditions (Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis) and a certain eye disease (uveitis). This monograph is about the following … to treat psoriasis, hidradenitis suppurativa, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, or uveitis, your doctor may …
Health topics
… can reduce your symptoms and also lower your risk of heart disease and other long-term problems linked to aging. Eat a … the risk of dental problems, such as tooth loss and gum disease. May reduce the risk of colon cancer. What are the … may recommend HT if: You have no risk factors for heart disease, blood clots, stroke, or breast cancer; you are …
Medications
… infection in individuals at risk (such as those with heart disease, lung disease, liver disease, diabetes, alcoholism, spleen problems, sickle cell …
Medications
… (such as angulation, cavernosal fibrosis, Peyronie's disease, urethral stricture/obstruction, urethritis, … system cancers (such as leukemia, multiple myeloma) heart disease low blood pressure sickle cell anemia This drug may … of this drug does not protect against sexually transmitted diseases (such as HIV, hepatitis B, gonorrhea, syphilis). To …
Medications
… is used to treat a certain rare genetic problem (Gaucher disease). Velaglucerase replaces a certain natural substance … glucocerebrosidase) that is missing in people with Gaucher disease. This medication improves blood, bone, liver, and spleen problems caused by Gaucher disease. Velaglucerase does not correct the genetic problem, …
Medications
… is used to treat a certain rare genetic problem (Gaucher disease). Taliglucerase replaces a certain natural substance … glucocerebrosidase) that is missing in people with Gaucher disease. This medication improves blood, bone, liver, and spleen problems caused by Gaucher disease. Taliglucerase does not correct the genetic problem, …
HealthLinkBC files
… grow. These bacteria can make you sick with an infection or disease. Legionella bacteria can cause Legionnaires’ disease, which can be fatal. Pseudomonas bacteria can cause … the water is properly disinfected to prevent the spread of disease. It is important to maintain the proper level of …
HealthLinkBC files
… recommended for adult travellers. Polio vaccine Polio is a disease caused by infection with a virus. People get it by … Polio vaccine (IPV) . Hepatitis A vaccine Hepatitis A is a disease caused by infection of the liver with the hepatitis … (flu) vaccine . Hepatitis B vaccine Hepatitis B is a disease caused by infection of the liver with the hepatitis …
Health topics
… pain during ovulation. Reduced risk of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). Reduced fibrocystic breast changes. Reduced … the risk of anemia . Reduced risk of pelvic inflammatory disease . Does not contain estrogen , so can be used by … number of sickle cell crises in women who have sickle cell disease . Shot or implant does not require taking a daily …
