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(mar" je tux' i mab) Brand Name(s): Margenza® Margetuximab-cmkb injection may cause serious or life-threatening heart problems. Tell your doctor if you have or have ever had heart disease. Your doctor will order tests before and during your...
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Anthrax is a serious disease that can affect both animals and humans. It is caused by bacteria called Bacillus anthracis. People can get anthrax from contact with infected animals, wool, meat, or hides. Cutaneous Anthrax. In its most common form,
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Hepatitis B vaccine can prevent hepatitis B. Hepatitis B is a liver disease that can cause mild illness lasting a few weeks, or it can lead to a serious, lifelong illness. Acute hepatitis B virus infection is a short-term illness that can lead to...
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(a skor' bik) Brand Name(s): C-500® Chewable Tablet, C-Time®, Cecon® Drops, Centrum® Singles-Vitamin C, Cevi-Bid®, Halls Defense®, Sunkist® Vitamin C; also available generically Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) is used as a dietary supplement when the...
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When it comes to heart disease, women don’t always have the same symptoms as men. Knowing what to look for can save your life.

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(bin i me' ti nib) Brand Name(s): Mektovi® Binimetinib is used along with encorafenib (Braftovi) to treat certain types of melanoma (a type of skin cancer) that has spread to other parts of the body or cannot be removed by surgery. Binimetinib is...
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(dye soe peer' a mide) Brand Name(s): Norpace®, Norpace® CR; also available generically Taking antiarrhythmic drugs, including disopyramide, may increase the risk of death. Tell your doctor if you have heart disease such as a valve problem or heart...
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When temperatures rise and summer approaches, more people cool off in our area’s beautiful lakes, rivers and reservoirs. Read tips from a PeaceHealth emergency department physician on precautions to take when you plan to enjoy natural bodies of water.
