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… Document Vietnamese Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. Vaccines are the best way to protect your child against many diseases and their complications. … protection against cancers and genital warts caused by 9 types of HPV. It protects against 7 types of HPV that cause …
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… Birth Control On this page: Overview Types of Birth Control Choosing a Birth Control Method … good method of birth control that you are comfortable with can help you avoid an unplanned pregnancy. Be sure to tell … problems, such as heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, or migraine headaches. Have had blood clots in the …
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… that this product is safe, effective, or appropriate for you. This information is not individual medical advice and … or radiation treatment have not been fully successful or cannot be used. Treating acromegaly helps reduce the risk of serious problems such as diabetes and heart disease. Lanreotide works by decreasing …
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… will help you understand what your choices are so that you can talk to your doctor about them. Cataracts: Should I Have … cloudy, with a clear artificial one. There are several types of cataract surgery. They include: … doctor to check for other eye problems, such as damage from diabetes. When a cataract isn't treated until after it has …
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… during pregnancy important? It is important to take care of your teeth and gums during pregnancy for the following reasons: Hormonal changes during pregnancy can affect your gums, causing them to bleed, become more … can increase the risk for other health conditions (e.g., diabetes and heart disease) Poor dental health may affect …
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… Health Tools Cause Symptoms What Happens What Increases Your Risk When To Call Examinations and Tests Treatment … the central nervous system —the brain and spinal cord. It can cause problems with muscle control and strength, vision, … cord . Events that can mean you may have a more severe type of MS include: Frequent relapses during the first few …
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… Surgery Overview This surgery is done to see if cancer has spread to a lymph node. Some lymph nodes are … is made in the skin over the lymph nodes to be removed. The type and depth of the incision varies depending upon the … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information …
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… or around the tendon (tendinosis). Other symptoms of this type of tendon injury include loss of strength or movement … If your symptoms aren’t related to those organs, you can choose the gender you identify with. If you have some … Yes Red streaks or pus No Red streaks or pus Do you have diabetes, a weakened immune system , peripheral arterial …
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… people who drink little or no alcohol. In the most common type, non-alcoholic fatty liver , the liver fat doesn't seem … , which includes: Obesity . Insulin resistance or type 2 diabetes . High cholesterol and high triglycerides . High … also have one or more of these health problems. But NAFLD can occur in people who have none of these conditions. What …
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… Overview Toothaches and gum problems are common. But you can usually prevent them by taking good care of your teeth … jaw. Viral infections, such as shingles . Diseases, such as diabetes . Nerve-related disease, such as trigeminal … be causing tooth or gum problem Are dentures or any other type of dental device (like a crown or filling, for …
