Chemotherapy Side-Effects
...cold temperatures. * Use gloves and socks when handling cold items. **Other Side-Effects:** * Infertility * Kidney problems * Liver problems * Heart problems **When Should I Call My Doctor?**...
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What is a Pacemaker Implant: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...is a small electronic device surgically implanted in the chest to regulate heartbeat. It’s composed of a pulse generator and leads that deliver electrical pulses to the heart muscle. Pacemakers...
What is Pain Medication Prescription: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...sweating – Difficulty concentrating and memory problems – Liver and kidney toxicity with prolonged use of certain medications Q8: How to Safely Use Prescription Pain Medications? Answer: To ensure safe...
What is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome?
...preterm delivery High cholesterol levels High blood pressure Being overweight Sleep apnea Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) Reduced quality of life These conditions may also increase the risk of developing...
What is Pain Medicine Follow-Up: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...Thus, doctors may require liver and kidney tests and perform a physical exam to ensure that the patient’s health is not adversely affected. A urine screening test may also be...
What is Cochlear Implant: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...by the electrodes that stimulate the auditory nerves of the cochlea, which deliver the impulses to the brain for interpretation. Because it works directly with the auditory nerves, this hearing...
Overview of Mesenteric Artery Bypass Surgery
...like where the procedure is performed and the extent of your procedure. The nonprofit FAIR Health estimates that 80% of procedures to repair an aneurysm of the liver, kidney, stomach,...
What is Percutaneous Insertion and Removal of Intra-Aortic Balloon Assist Device: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...in its resting phase. This helps deliver more blood to other parts of the body and increase oxygen supply. The device is programmed so that it activates, pumps, and inflates...
What is Thermage: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...the targeted area to deliver radiofrequency (RF) energy straight towards the deeper layers of skin. This process heats the skin to tighten existing collagen and stimulate the skin to produce...
What is Colon Cancer Screening: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...In: Feldman M, Friedman LS, Brandt LJ, eds.Sleisenger and Fordtran’s Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease Pathophysiology/Diagnosis/Management.9th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Elsevier Saunders; 2010:chap 122. Levin B, Lieberman DA, McFarland B, Smith RA,...