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take a quick measurement. Or it may be left in place for longer monitoring. Why might I need ... a pulmonary artery. It can help diagnose and manage many health problems. Pulmonary Artery

procedure? Your healthcare provider will ask about your health. They will also give you a physical ... Male-to-female breast augmentation is done to give a person a more female-looking chest. A plastic

tests to give you this information. Talk with your health care provider about all of your options ... Amniocentesis is a test that can help answer questions about your baby’s health. But not every

specializes in the care of babies in high-risk pregnancies. Why might I need fetal blood sampling ... disease Check oxygen levels in the baby Check for infection in the baby Give certain medicines

through it. It protects that part of the aorta, and prevents the aneurysm from bursting. Why might I ... less likely to burst or split. Your healthcare provider will closely watch your health and give

the disease has increased over the last few decades, especially among adults. Why do I need this ... antibiotics like erythromycin can give a false-negative result. How do I get ready for this test

the body. It does this by passing X-rays through the body over a period of time. Why might I need ... give your healthcare provider enough information. Your provider may have other reasons to advise

CM-I in children ... . What causes a Chiari malformation type I in a child? Health experts don't know the exact cause of a ... with symptoms, the healthcare provider will ask about your child's health history and give your ... P02592;CM-I;CM;chiari malformation type 1

other nearby veins instead. Why might I need endovenous laser varicose vein surgery? Your ... about your health history. They may also give you a physical exam. This is to make sure you are in good

Why Exercise Matters ... certain cancers. Exercise: Why Fitness Matters A lifetime of fitness offers many benefits ... . Fitness can: Reduce your risk of health problems, such as heart disease, high blood pressure ... 85139;exercise: why fitness matters;exercise, health benefits;health benefits of exercise

This video shows the steps of giving yourself a shot. Giving Yourself a Shot Wash your hands ... push on the plunger until one drop comes from the tip of the needle. Clean the injection site with an

treatment makes you uneasy. Don’t rush into important health decisions. Ask your provider, Why do ... medicine side effects on your health or well-being? Are you cutting back on your prescription because of ... health care;health care consumer;wise health care consumer;1,3083

. Why might I need a pleural biopsy? A pleural biopsy may be done to: Check an abnormal spot of ... of the chest and gives sedating medicines to make you sleepy. Sometimes, general anesthesia is used

. Tell your health care providers about all medicines taken. Include prescription and over-the-counter ... healthcare provider. This medicine should be given by a trained health care provider ... Azedra; Iobenguane I-131

the shot. Do not rub the site after you give the shot. Are there OTHER USES for this ... bladder or bowels. Talk to your doctor about the risk of taking enoxaparin. Keep all appointments with

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newborn health screening.      Why do I need this test? Routine newborn screening is done for all ... cystic fibrosis (CF). To find health problems early, trypsinogen is checked as part of a routine

call emergency services at 911. What OTHER INFORMATION should I know? Keep all appointments ... ® WHY is this medicine prescribed? Talimogene laherparepvec injection is used to

, immediately call emergency services at 911. What OTHER INFORMATION should I know? Keep all ... Icatibant injection Brand Name(s): Firazyr® WHY is this

can also be used to check the progress of your disease, if you have kidney problems. Why do I ... new blood test to look at your kidney health. Cystatin C Does this test have other names ... cystatin C;blood test;kidney health;kidney disease