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… that infects human white blood cells. It can cause disease of the nervous system or leukemia. Is this a new disease? No. This disease was first described in 1980 and has been identified …
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… illnesses? Making a decision to seek care Common lung disease and respiratory conditions How can I prevent … on safe and accurate temperature taking Common lung disease and respiratory conditions Learn information about common lung disease and respiratory conditions by visiting our Lung and …
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… to build protection from harmful germs without getting the disease. Like healthy food and clean water, vaccines help … in detail. Is it safer to get immunized than to get the disease? Yes. The danger from the disease is much greater than the risk of a side effect from …
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… Multiple Sclerosis: Benefits of Exercise Parkinson's disease Parkinson's Disease and Exercise Stress management Stress Management: …
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… questions. What else can I do to lower my risk of heart disease? Reach and maintain your best weight Be physically … for your health. Alcohol increases the risk of many chronic diseases including heart disease, stroke, and several cancers. If you drink alcohol, …
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… weakened immune systems and pregnant women. Where does the disease come from? E. coli is present in the intestines and … generic E. coli contamination. Is there a treatment for the disease? If you have diarrhea and/or bloody diarrhea for …
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… 5 to 6 eggs per day. Do head lice cause illness or spread disease? No, head lice do not cause illness or spread disease. However, they can be irritating because they cause …
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… Medicine E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Herbert von Schroeder MD, MSc, FRCSC - Hand and Microvascular … & E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine & Herbert von Schroeder MD, MSc, FRCSC - Hand and Microvascular … Medicine E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Herbert von Schroeder MD, MSc, FRCSC - Hand and Microvascular …
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… conditions Last updated October 1, 2023 Chronic Kidney Disease happens when there is kidney damage, or decreased … high blood pressure are the main causes of chronic kidney disease in Canada. About 15% of adults in Canada and the USA have chronic kidney disease. Chronic kidney disease may progress to end-stage …
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… Immunizations help keep you and your child from getting a disease. They contain medicine that causes the body to make … . These antibodies can then recognize and fight the disease if you or your child is later exposed to it. … Help prevent you or your child from getting dangerous diseases for which there are often no medical treatments. …
