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… safety is checked. The risk of a serious problem from a disease is far greater than the risk from the vaccine. For … a group of 20 unvaccinated children may die from diphtheria disease. But only 1 child in a group of 14,000 vaccinated … a slight fever. Has had recent exposure to someone with a disease that is easily spread from person to person. Had a …
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… gallbladder surgery is the most common method to remove a diseased gallbladder. This surgery is used most often when … surgery is generally safe and effective. Surgery removes a diseased gallbladder and gets rid of gallstones. It does not … Glasgow RE, Mulvihill SJ (2015). Treatment of gallstone disease. In M Feldman et al., eds., Sleisenger and …
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… doctor removes all of the large intestine (colon) and the diseased lining of the rectum. This surgery is also called … ulcerative colitis by removing all the tissue that the disease could return to. What To Expect This surgery is … for the surgical treatment of ulcerative colitis. Diseases of the Colon and Rectum , 48(11): 1997–2009. …
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… Citations Sharapov UM, Teshale EH (2014). Infectious diseases related to travel: Hepatitis A. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention . … MD - Hepatology Sharapov UM, Teshale EH (2014). Infectious diseases related to travel: Hepatitis A. Centers for Disease …
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… and are usually temporary. They also occur with some diseases such as iron deficiency anemia . The nail will … usually return to its normal appearance when the underlying disease is corrected. Pitting . Minor pitting may be normal. … of the nail from the nail bed, can be caused by a skin disease, such as psoriasis or eczema . Ridging may occur …
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… dieting. Intense exercise. Stress. Malnutrition. Chronic diseases, such as diabetes , anemia , congenital heart disease, or thyroid disease. Inherited diseases, such as Turner syndrome . A …
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… points to remember The goal of screening tests is to find a disease early so you can treat it. Not all screening tests … problems before symptoms appear. Often, the earlier a disease is diagnosed, the more likely it is that it can be cured or successfully managed. When you treat a disease early, you may be able to prevent or delay problems …
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… or a spleen that is not working properly Sickle-cell disease An immune system weakened by disease or medical treatment Chronic liver disease, … by kissing or sharing food, drinks, cigarettes, lipsticks, water bottles, sport mouth guards or mouthpieces of …
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… iron, it can damage the liver and heart and lead to other diseases, such as diabetes and arthritis . Hemochromatosis … a lot of blood transfusions , certain blood problems, liver disease, or alcohol use disorder . This is called acquired … The early symptoms are somewhat vague or subtle. So this disease is sometimes mistaken for another condition. Early …
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… used in B.C. provides longer lasting protection against disease. The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. Who … free to children and adults at high risk of meningococcal disease, including those who have: No spleen, or a spleen … such as kissing or sharing of food, drinks, cigarettes, lipsticks, water bottles, mouth guards used for sports, or …
