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Results 1 - 7 of 7 for PROTEIN C
  1. Genetic and Chromosomal Conditions Video (March of Dimes Foundation)  
    ... and less hemoglobin than normal. Hemoglobin is a protein in red blood cells. Sickle cell disease. This is a blood condition that causes red blood cells to be shaped like a “C.” Targeted carrier screening. Some women get carrier screening ...
  2. Prescription Opioids during Pregnancy Video (March of Dimes Foundation)  
    ... properly. Signs and symptoms of preeclampsia include having protein in the urine, changes in vision and severe ... longer abusing opioids or using street drugs, like cocaine or marijuana. You don’t have HIV. Your ...
  3. Blood Transfusions (For Teens) Video (Nemours Foundation)  
    ... part of blood, is a mix of water, proteins, electrolytes, carbohydrates, cholesterol, hormones, and vitamins. How Blood ... the virus that causes AIDS), hepatitis B, hepatitis C, syphilis, and West Nile virus. Because blood can ...
  4. Vitamins and Other Nutrients during Pregnancy Video (March of Dimes Foundation)  
    ... Your body uses iron to make hemoglobin, a protein that helps carry oxygen from your lungs to ... nuts, raisins and dried fruit Foods containing vitamin C can increase the amount of iron your body ...
  5. Chronic Granulomatous Disease (CGD) Video From the National Institutes of Health (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)  
    ... to prevent infections. Injections with interferon gamma, a protein that improves the activity of phagocytes, also may ...
  6. Nutrition Guide for Toddlers Video (Nemours Foundation)  
    ... foods. Fruits, vegetables, beans, whole grains, and lean proteins (like chicken or fish) will now become an ... iron-rich meals, include foods that contain vitamin C (like tomatoes, broccoli, oranges, and strawberries), which improve ...
  7. Weight Gain during Pregnancy Video (March of Dimes Foundation)  
    ... Body fluids = 3 pounds Breasts = 2 pounds Fat, protein and other nutrients = 6 to 8 pounds Placenta = ...