Falls: How to Lower Your Risk This information provides a general overview and may not apply to everyone. Talk to your family doctor to find out if this information applies to you and to get more information on this subject. Who is at high risk of falling? Anyone can fall, although the risk is higher […]
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Falls are the leading cause of non-fatal injuries in children and teens age 18 and younger. Injuries from falls include cuts, bruises, broken bones, and concussions. Many of these can be prevented. For children, rough play is a common cause of falls and injuries. Children should be reminded not to push and shove each other […]
Fallopian tube cancer, or tubal cancer, is cancer that starts in the tissues or cells of the fallopian tubes. The fallopian tubes connect the uterus to the ovaries. This type of cancer can spread (metastasize) to the ovaries or to other parts of the body. What are the causes? This cancer may be caused by: […]
What is this medication? FACTOR X (FAK tor TEN) is used in patients with hereditary factor X deficiency to control bleeding. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions. COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Coagadex What should I tell my care team before I take this […]
What is this medication? FACTOR XIII CONCENTRATE (fak tir 13 KON suhn treyt) is used in patients with Factor XIII deficiency to help prevent bleeding. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health […]
What is this medication? FACTOR XIII A-SUBUNIT, RECOMBINANT is used in patients with factor XIII A-subunit deficiency to help prevent bleeding. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist […]
Why am I having this test? The factor V Leiden test is done to determine whether you have a gene mutation that increases your risk of developing blood clots. This gene mutation is called factor V Leiden thrombophilia. It is passed down through families (inherited). Your health care provider may perform this test if: You […]
Factor V Leiden (FVL) is a gene defect, or mutation, that increases your risk for abnormal blood clotting (thrombophilia). The factor five, also called F5 or Factor V gene, controls a protein that helps form blood clots. The protein is called coagulation factor V. Blood clots help to stop bleeding. Normally, another protein called activated […]
What is this medication? FACTOR IX (fak tir nine) is used in patients with hemophilia B to help control bleeding. Some products may also be used to control bleeding in patients with other disorders that prevent the blood from clotting properly. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or […]
Retroperitoneal bleeding happens when the blood vessels or organs in the back part of your abdomen bleed into the space between your abdomen and your back (retroperitoneal space). This space contains: Your kidneys. The glands that are on top of your kidneys (adrenal glands). The tubes that drain urine from your kidneys (ureters). The large […]