Co2
The kidneys are the organ primarily responsible for maintaining the normal levels of HCO3-. Metabolic acidosis (pH less than 7.35 and bicarbonate less than 20 meq/l) is a symptom of kidney disease. However, HCO3- ... [... more]
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Experts estimate that between one and four million people in the U.S. may suffer from CFS. Unfortunately, an estimated one in five CFS sufferers haven't been diagnosed, which is troubling since early treatment may improve rates of ... [... more]
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Tibial Nerve Dysfunction
Over-the-counter analgesics or prescription medications may be needed to control pain (neuralgia). Various other medications (phenytoin, carbamazepine, gabapentin or tricyclic antidepressants such as amitriptyline) ... [... more]
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Teenagers And Acne Medicine
Only severe cases of acne should be treated with drugs such as Accutane. People taking Accutane and similar drugs need to be closely monitored. There are serious potential side effects, such as headaches, joint pains ... [... more]
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Takayasu Arteritis
Because of changes in the aorta and its branches that feed the head, neck, and upper limb areas, patients may have decreased or absent radial pulses (pulse in the wrist) and pain in the arm and forearm. Inflammation ... [... more]
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Congenital Heart Defect Corrective Surgery
This is a very severe heart defect that results from a severely underdeveloped heart, and causes death in most affected babies. Only a few cardiac centers have reported any success in treating this defect, but ... [... more]
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Tarantula Spider
Place ice (wrapped in a washcloth or other suitable covering) on the site of the sting for 10 minutes and then off for 10 minutes. Repeat this process. If patient has circulatory problems, decrease the time to ... [... more]
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Infant Test/Procedure Preparation
If you are not asked to be by your child's side and would like to be, ask your provider if this is possible. If you think you may become ill or anxious, consider keeping your distance, but remaining in your infant's ... [... more]
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In Vitro Fertilization (Ivf)
A minor surgery, called follicular aspiration, is done to remove the eggs from the woman?s body. The surgery is normally done as an outpatient procedure in the doctor?s office. The woman will be given medicines so ... [... more]
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Widely Spaced Teeth
Widely spaced teeth can be a temporary condition related to normal growth and the acquisition of adult teeth. It can also occur as a permanent condition in several diseases. Wide spacing can also result from ... [... more]
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Thiazide Overdose
Thiazide and other, related diuretics used for high blood pressure (antihypertensives) may include: ... [... more]
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NCBI Director Dr. David J. Lipman Named Member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences 2008 Class of Fellows (04/29/08) NLM co-sponsoring Public Laboratory LOINC Workshop, Tutorial and Committee Meeting June 9-10, 2008 (05/01/08) NLM Aids ... [... more]
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