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… Blood and body fluids, such as saliva, semen and vaginal fluid, can contain viruses. … Blood and body fluids, such as saliva, semen and vaginal fluid, can contain viruses. … causes Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C or HIV. An analysis of the applicant’s blood or other …
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… is only true if your risk of stroke is low. Studies haven't proved that ablation for … an accidental hole in the heart, and nerve damage in the chest. Rare problems … an accidental hole in the heart, and nerve damage in the chest. Rare problems …
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… Surgery Overview Aortic valve replacement gives you a new aortic heart … or is very tight and narrow (aortic valve stenosis), blood does not flow through the …
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… is a procedure to treat peripheral arterial disease of the legs. The procedure … arteries in the pelvis or legs. It can help blood flow better. This may decrease leg pain … help you relax. First, your doctor will do a test to find narrowed arteries. He or she will …
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… you one or more ultrasound scans during your pregnancy. These prenatal ultrasound scans provide important … often, it will be recommended during your first and second trimesters. It uses sound …
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… of your pregnancy, you may start to wonder about the future. You may also wonder about what happens when you go into labour. There are 4 stages of labour. Some … reaches full dilation and ends with the birth of your baby. You can expect strong …
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… Your risk for diabetic retinopathy depends largely on two things: how long you have had … damaged. Surgical removal of the vitreous gel ( vitrectomy ) may also help improve … edema. Surgical removal of the vitreous gel (vitrectomy) is done when there is …
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… Treatment Overview Guided imagery is a program of directed … or scripts to help you through this process. Guided imagery is based on the concept that … and sense of well-being. Why It Is Done Guided imagery can help you relax. You can …
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… and peritoneal dialysis (say "pair-uh-tuh-NEE-uhl dy-AL-uh-sus"). Most people … care can help you have the highest quality of life possible. This may be done … and peritoneal dialysis (say "pair-uh-tuh-NEE-uhl dy-AL-uh-sus"). Most people …
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… in the outside world and the specific details of daily life, such as the date or … remember events from years long gone in vivid detail. But you may not remember what happened … in the outside world and the specific details of daily life, such as the date or …
