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Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B A virus commonly spread by sexual intercourse, blood transfusion, from mother to newborn at birth, or by using a needle that was used by an infected person. Hepatitis B is more common and much more easily spread than the AIDS virus and may lead to cirrhosis and liver cancer.
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Virus
Ultramicroscopic infectious agent that replicates itself only within cells of living hosts; many are pathogenic; a piece of nucleic acid (DNA or RNA) wrapped in a thin coat of protein.
Sexual
Pertaining to sex or, more particularly, the stimulation, responsiveness, and functions of the sex organs either alone or with one or more partners.
Intercourse
Connection or interaction between people. In sexual intercourse, the connection is usually defined as being between two people. It is erroneously restricted to putting the penis into the vagina (or anus) or the vagina (or anus) onto the penis (penovaginal or penoanal intercourse, respectively). The entire sexual interaction between the partners constitutes sexual intercourse. 2. Connection or interaction between people. In sexual intercourse, the connection is usually defined as being between two people. It is erroneously defined as putting the penis into the vagina (penovaginal intercourse), for the entire sexual interaction between the partners constitutes sexual intercourse.
Blood
The life-maintaining fluid which is made up of plasma, red blood cells (erythrocytes), white blood cells (leukocytes), and platelets; blood circulates through the body's heart, arteries, veins, and capillaries; it carries away waste matter and carbon dioxide, and brings nourishment, electrolytes, hormones, vitamins, antibodies, heat, and oxygen to the tissues.
Hepatitis
Inflammation of the liver. Hepatitis can be caused by viruses, bacteria, alcohol, toxic chemicals, and certain drugs. Symptoms include jaundice (yellowish skin caused by the buildup of bile pigments in the body), fever, appetite loss and gastrointestinal upset.
AIDS
A medical condition where the immune system cannot function properly and protect the body from disease. As a result, the body cannot defend itself against infections (like pneumonia). Aids is caused by the Human Immunodifiency Virus (HIV). This virus is spread through direct contact with the blood and body fluids of an infected individual. High-risk activities include unprotected sexual intercourse and intravenous drug use (sharing needles). There is no cure for AIDS; however, research efforts are on going to develop a vaccine.
Cirrhosis
A chronic liver condition caused by scar tissue and cell damage. Cirrhosis makes it hard for the liver to remove poisons (toxins) like alcohol and drugs from the blood. These toxins build up in the blood and may affect brain function.
Liver
The largest organ in the body. The liver carries out many important functions, such as making bile, changing food into energy, and cleaning alcohol and poisons from the blood.
Cancer
Any malignant growth or tumor caused by abnormal and uncontrolled cell division; it may spread to other parts of the body through the lymphatic system or the blood stream.
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Heparin Lock (Heplock)
A small tube connected to a catheter in a vein in the arm for easy access.
Heparin lock flush
Heparin lock flush is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): heparin sodium.
Heparin lock flush in plastic container
Heparin lock flush in plastic container is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): heparin sodium.
Heparin lock flush preservative free
Heparin lock flush preservative free is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): heparin sodium.
Heparin lock flush preservative free in plastic container
Heparin lock flush preservative free in plastic container is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): heparin sodium.
Heparin sodium
Heparin sodium is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): heparin sodium.
Heparin sodium 1,000 units and sodium chloride 0.9 per cent in plastic container
Heparin sodium 1,000 units and sodium chloride 0.9 per cent in plastic container is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): heparin sodium.
Heparin sodium 1,000 units in dextrose 5 per cent in plastic container
Heparin sodium 1,000 units in dextrose 5 per cent in plastic container is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): heparin sodium.
Heparin sodium 1,000 units in sodium chloride 0.9 per cent in plastic container
Heparin sodium 1,000 units in sodium chloride 0.9 per cent in plastic container is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): heparin sodium.
Heparin sodium 10,000 units in dextrose 5 per cent
Heparin sodium 10,000 units in dextrose 5 per cent is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): heparin sodium.
Heparin sodium 10,000 units in dextrose 5 per cent in plastic container
Heparin sodium 10,000 units in dextrose 5 per cent in plastic container is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): heparin sodium.
Heparin sodium 10,000 units in sodium chloride 0.45 per cent
Heparin sodium 10,000 units in sodium chloride 0.45 per cent is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): heparin sodium.
Heparin sodium 10,000 units in sodium chloride 0.9 per cent
Heparin sodium 10,000 units in sodium chloride 0.9 per cent is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): heparin sodium.
Heparin sodium 12,500 units in dextrose 5 per cent
Heparin sodium 12,500 units in dextrose 5 per cent is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): heparin sodium.
Heparin sodium 12,500 units in dextrose 5 per cent in plastic container
Heparin sodium 12,500 units in dextrose 5 per cent in plastic container is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): heparin sodium.
Heparin sodium 12,500 units in sodium chloride 0.45 per cent in plastic container
Heparin sodium 12,500 units in sodium chloride 0.45 per cent in plastic container is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): heparin sodium.
Heparin sodium 12,500 units in sodium chloride 0.9 per cent
Heparin sodium 12,500 units in sodium chloride 0.9 per cent is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): heparin sodium.
Heparin sodium 2,000 units and sodium chloride 0.9 per cent in plastic container
Heparin sodium 2,000 units and sodium chloride 0.9 per cent in plastic container is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): heparin sodium.
Heparin sodium 2,000 units in dextrose 5 per cent in plastic container
Heparin sodium 2,000 units in dextrose 5 per cent in plastic container is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): heparin sodium.
Heparin sodium 2,000 units in sodium chloride 0.9 per cent in plastic container
Heparin sodium 2,000 units in sodium chloride 0.9 per cent in plastic container is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): heparin sodium.
Heparin sodium 20,000 units and dextrose 5 per cent in plastic container
Heparin sodium 20,000 units and dextrose 5 per cent in plastic container is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): heparin sodium.
Heparin sodium 20,000 units in dextrose 5 per cent in plastic container
Heparin sodium 20,000 units in dextrose 5 per cent in plastic container is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): heparin sodium.
Heparin sodium 25,000 units and dextrose 5 per cent in plastic container
Heparin sodium 25,000 units and dextrose 5 per cent in plastic container is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): heparin sodium.
Heparin sodium 25,000 units in dextrose 5 per cent
Heparin sodium 25,000 units in dextrose 5 per cent is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): heparin sodium.
Heparin sodium 25,000 units in dextrose 5 per cent in plastic container
Heparin sodium 25,000 units in dextrose 5 per cent in plastic container is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): heparin sodium.
Heparin sodium 25,000 units in sodium chloride 0.45 per cent in plastic container
Heparin sodium 25,000 units in sodium chloride 0.45 per cent in plastic container is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): heparin sodium.
Heparin sodium 25,000 units in sodium chloride 0.9 per cent
Heparin sodium 25,000 units in sodium chloride 0.9 per cent is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): heparin sodium.
Heparin sodium 25,000 units in sodium chloride 0.9 per cent in plastic container
Heparin sodium 25,000 units in sodium chloride 0.9 per cent in plastic container is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): heparin sodium.
Heparin sodium 5,000 units and sodium chloride 0.9 per cent in plastic container
Heparin sodium 5,000 units and sodium chloride 0.9 per cent in plastic container is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): heparin sodium.
Heparin sodium 5,000 units in dextrose 5 per cent in plastic container
Heparin sodium 5,000 units in dextrose 5 per cent in plastic container is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): heparin sodium.
Heparin sodium 5,000 units in sodium chloride 0.45 per cent
Heparin sodium 5,000 units in sodium chloride 0.45 per cent is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): heparin sodium.
Heparin sodium 5,000 units in sodium chloride 0.9 per cent
Heparin sodium 5,000 units in sodium chloride 0.9 per cent is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): heparin sodium.
Heparin sodium 5,000 units in sodium chloride 0.9 per cent in plastic container
Heparin sodium 5,000 units in sodium chloride 0.9 per cent in plastic container is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): heparin sodium.
Heparin sodium in plastic container
Heparin sodium in plastic container is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): heparin sodium.
Heparin sodium preservative free
Heparin sodium preservative free is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): heparin sodium.
Hepatamine 8 per cent
Hepatamine 8 per cent is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): amino acids.
Hepatasol 8 per cent
Hepatasol 8 per cent is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): amino acids.
Hepatic
Related to the liver.
Hepatic coma
A condition that may cause loss of consciousness and coma. It is usually the result of advanced liver disease. Also called hepatic encephalopathy.
Hepatic encephalopathy
A condition that may cause loss of consciousness and coma. It is usually the result of advanced liver disease. Also called hepatic coma.
Hepatitis
Inflammation of the liver. Hepatitis can be caused by viruses, bacteria, alcohol, toxic chemicals, and certain drugs. Symptoms include jaundice (yellowish skin caused by the buildup of bile pigments in the body), fever, appetite loss and gastrointestinal upset.
Hepatitis A
A virus most often spread by unclean food and water.
Hepatitis B vaccine
The vaccine against hepatitis B, a virus that affects primarily the liver. This series of three shots, given between birth and 2 weeks and at 2 and 6 months, may cause fussiness, low-grade fever,headache, and soreness at the injection site.
Hepatitis C
A virus spread by blood transfusion and possibly by sexual intercourse or sharing needles with infected people. Hepatitis C may lead to cirrhosis and liver cancer. Hepatitis C used to be called non-A, non-B hepatitis.
Hepatitis D (Delta)
A virus that occurs mostly in people who take illegal drugs by using needles. Only people who have hepatitis B can get hepatitis D.
Hepatitis E
A virus spread mostly through unclean water. This type of hepatitis is common in developing countries and has not occurred in the United States.
Hepatolite
Hepatolite is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): technetium tc-99m disofenin kit.
Hepatologist
A doctor who specializes in liver diseases.
Hepatology
The field of medicine concerned with the functions and disorders of the liver.
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Hemorrhoidectomy
An operation to remove hemorrhoids.
Hepatic
Related to the liver.
Hepatic coma
A condition that may cause loss of consciousness and coma. It is usually the result of advanced liver disease. Also called hepatic encephalopathy.
Hepatic encephalopathy
A condition that may cause loss of consciousness and coma. It is usually the result of advanced liver disease. Also called hepatic coma.
Hepatitis A
A virus most often spread by unclean food and water.
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
A virus spread by blood transfusion and possibly by sexual intercourse or sharing needles with infected people. Hepatitis C may lead to cirrhosis and liver cancer. Hepatitis C used to be called non-A, non-B hepatitis.
Hepatitis D (Delta)
A virus that occurs mostly in people who take illegal drugs by using needles. Only people who have hepatitis B can get hepatitis D.
Hepatitis E
A virus spread mostly through unclean water. This type of hepatitis is common in developing countries and has not occurred in the United States.
Hepatologist
A doctor who specializes in liver diseases.
Hepatology
The field of medicine concerned with the functions and disorders of the liver.
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