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blood vessel at the site of a blockage. They expand the stent to open up the blockage. Foreign body ... radiologists diagnose and treat disease. They treat a wide range of conditions in the body by

*ALL Chemotherapy ... expect.  Chemo for ALL is often given in phases. This gives the medicines a better chance of working ... well. The total treatment can take up to 3 years. The treatment phases of ALL include ... ALL;BALLT4

Terazosin Central agonists This class of medicine stimulates a receptor in the brain that ... Several kinds of medicine are commonly prescribed for high blood pressure. Here are some of

couple of residents. The regulations vary by state. Adult family homes may be a good option for people ... extended period of time, they need long-term care. Understanding Long-Term Care for Older

treatment. All About Arthritis Arthritis means inflammation of the joints. It includes more than 100 ... Arthritis refers to a group of disorders that involve the body’s joints and have similar symptoms

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help save lives. Who to call in an emergency Emergency medical services (EMS) is a team of ... . In many places, dialing 911 connects you with EMS. If your community doesn't have a 911 system

Nutrition Facts Turkey, gizzard, all classes, cooked, simmered, 1 gizzard Protein (g

? For people who try VBAC, there is a risk of cesarean section scar rupture (when an incision site pulls ... is called a trial of labor after cesarean delivery (TOLAC). It's often a success. To find out ... tolac;trial of labor after cesarean delivery;vbac;vaginal birth after cesarean;cesarean section;c-section;C/S;ob1009a;82278

school, healthcare providers specializing in adult neurology complete 1 year of residency in ... internal medicine and 3 years of neurology residency. Some neurologists complete further fellowship

Surgical Removal of an Extremity or Limb ... An amputation is the surgical removal of all or part of an arm or leg due to infection or ... injury. Amputation What is amputation? Amputation is surgery to remove all or part of an arm

site to other parts of the body. Unlike other kinds of cancer, there is no staging system for ... , even after extensive testing. Because of this, all CUPs are at least a stage II. And it’s likely that ... carcinoma of unknown primary origin;stages of carcinoma of unknown primary origin;19014-1

All About Asthma ... mucus All of these things cause the airways to narrow. This makes it hard for air to go in and out ... . Symptoms You may have all of the common symptoms. You may only have 1 symptom, such as ... asthma;dm516;social determinants of health;SDOH

food to eat? Have you run out of food at all in the past year, and didn’t have money to buy more ... not being able to pay all of your bills? Have you had trouble paying for any of these things in ... social determinants of health;SDOH resources;SDOH

. You can find classes nearby or online. Get regular exercise. Exercise helps your mind let go of ... improve your cholesterol levels. All About Cholesterol Control This sheet tells you how

tests to give you this information. Talk with your health care provider about all of your options ... amniocentesis. It is usually done between the fifteenth and twentieth weeks of your pregnancy. At the start

tube will be threaded through the blood vessel all the way to the site of the blood clot ... DVT? All procedures have risks. The risks of this procedure include: Excess bleeding that can ... DVT;Percutaneous Transcatheter Treatment of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT);25197;blood clot

most insect stings cause only minor discomfort. The site of the sting may sometimes become swollen ... causes insect stings? Bees, wasps, yellow jackets, and hornets belong to a class of insects called

push on the plunger until one drop comes from the tip of the needle. Clean the injection site with an ... press the plunger all the way in to release the medicine. Leave the syringe in place for 10 seconds. Correctly dispose of the entire syringe.

back after being treated with surgery. Talimogene laherparepvec is in a class of medications called ... your tumors respond to treatment. Your doctor may not inject all of the tumors at each visit. Your