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… Waiting (Surveillance) for Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How … which you are not having treatment. It does not mean that your doctors are giving up or refusing to give you … treatment. What To Expect During this time, you will: See your doctor on a regular basis. Have regular medical tests. …
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… Von Willebrand Disease On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics … disorder. When you have this problem, it takes longer for your blood to form clots, so you bleed for a longer time … help stop the bleeding. If you have von Willebrand disease, your blood doesn't clot well. This happens because you don't …
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… they are carrying SA bacteria. When these bacteria are in your nose or on the surface of your skin, they will not normally harm you. However, if SA … that may have had contact with a contaminated wound or bandage. There have been a few cases of transmission of MRSA …
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… Covid-19 Vaccine (Moderna) - Injection On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete information about …
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… Covid-19 Vaccine (Novavax) - Injection On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete information about …
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… Bone Scan On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is … substance called a tracer is injected into a vein in your arm. The tracer travels through your bloodstream and into your bones. Then a special camera …
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… Depression: Helping Someone Get Treatment Actionset Overview Your loved one or friend doesn't seem the same. You thought … going on for weeks. And it seems much worse than that. Is your friend grieving over something? Or could it be … for help so you will feel better. It takes strength and courage to seek help from others. You may not need to see a …
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… Asthma in Children: Knowing How Bad an Attack Is On this page: Overview Overview It can be hard to know if your child is having a mild, moderate, or severe asthma … may help you. Talk with a doctor if you can't tell how bad your child's symptoms are. In most cases, you can take care …
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… Roomy Shoes On this page: Overview Overview … disabling if you wear shoes with a wide toe box that gives your toes and the ball of your foot more room. Try to wear shoes that: Have low heels. …
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… General Anesthesia On this page: Overview Overview General … uses medicines that make you unconscious. It affects your whole body. When it's used, you will be unaware. You … and right after the procedure. It also affects many of your body's normal functions, such as those that control …
