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… of a certain hormone (parathyroid) in people with long-term kidney disease who are on dialysis. It is also used to treat … rhythm problems or other heart problems (such as heart failure, low blood pressure). Before having surgery, tell … During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with …
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… levels in patients who are on dialysis due to severe kidney disease. Dialysis removes some phosphate from your … and herbal products). During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Why should I get tested? HIV testing is important for people to … very important for you to get tested for HIV. You need to start treatment as soon as possible to improve your own … STIs, including HIV, before having sex without a condom. When should I get tested during pregnancy? Health experts in …
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… from their diets, people on dialysis due to serious kidney disease, and people being treated with certain drugs … a mixture of levocarnitine and D-carnitine. Vitamin Bt should not be used to treat serious carnitine deficiency … During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with …
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… caused by a germ (bacteria) that spreads through the air when a person with untreated TB disease of the lungs coughs, … affect other parts of the body like glands, bones, joints, kidneys, the brain and reproductive organs. TB is curable. … clear and watery. Do not collect saliva for this test. Why should I do a sputum test for TB? Testing your sputum for TB …
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… malaria may cause seizures, anemia, jaundice, heart failure, kidney failure, respiratory distress, coma and even death. … Canada from at risk areas will need anti-malaria medication when visiting or returning to at risk areas.y How can I …
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… Cause Symptoms What Happens What Increases Your Risk When To Call Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview … type of purging can lead to bone thinning ( osteoporosis ), kidney damage, heart problems, or even death. If you or … in serious problems that can lead to blindness or kidney failure. What Increases Your Risk The risk for bulimia or …
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… and the placenta starts to form. By about two weeks, when you miss your first period, the embryo becomes a … are present. Fingernails and toenails are forming. Immature kidneys secrete urine to the bladder. External genitalia are … all your baby’s organs will be formed and functioning. When should I announce my pregnancy? This is a personal decision. …
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… if you have any serious side effects, including: signs of kidney problems (such as change in the amount of urine, … and herbal products). During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. Treatment can lower the risk of passing …
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… System of the Heart Heart and Circulation Heart Tests: When Do You Need Them? How the Heart Works Arterial Problems … Roles of Different Doctors Coronary Artery Disease: Should I Have an Angiogram? Coronary Artery Disease: Should … Rehabilitation Team Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) Heart Failure Classification of Heart Failure Enjoying Life When …
