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  2. Upper gastrointestinal series - Wikipedia

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    An upper gastrointestinal series, also called a barium swallow, barium study, or barium meal, is a series of radiographs used to examine the gastrointestinal tract for abnormalities. A contrast medium , usually a radiocontrast agent such as barium sulfate mixed with water, is ingested or instilled into the gastrointestinal tract, and X-rays are ...

  3. Barium sulfate suspension - Wikipedia

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    The use of barium during pregnancy is safe for the baby; however, X-rays may result in harm. [4] Barium sulfate suspension is typically made by mixing barium sulfate powder with water. [1] It is a non-iodinated contrast media. [5] Barium sulfate has been known since the Middle Ages. [6] In the United States it had come into common medical use ...

  4. Lower gastrointestinal series - Wikipedia

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    A lower gastrointestinal series is a medical procedure used to examine and diagnose problems with the human colon of the large intestine. Radiographs (X-ray pictures) are taken while barium sulfate, a radiocontrast agent, fills the colon via an enema through the rectum.

  5. List of medical abbreviations: B - Wikipedia

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    barium enema base excess: BEAM: A type of high-dose chemotherapy used to treat lymphoma prior to a stem cell transplant BEP: bleomycin, etoposide, and cisplatin (chemotherapy regimen) BF: breastfeeding: BFP: bundle forming pilus BG: blood glucose: BGAT: blood glucose awareness training (to help patients with diabetic hypoglycemia) BGL: blood ...

  6. Volvulus - Wikipedia

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    This area shows an acute and sharp tapering and looks like a bird's beak. If a perforation is suspected, barium should not be used due to its potentially lethal effects when distributed throughout the free intraperitoneal cavity. Gastrografin, which is safer, can be substituted for barium. [citation needed]

  7. From frozen waffles to onions: How recent recalls highlight ...

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    The best practice for preventing foodborne illnesses for all foods, including meat, is the CDC's four steps to food safety: clean, separate, cook, and chill. Wash hands, surfaces, utensils, and ...

  8. Barium nitrate - Wikipedia

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    Like all soluble barium compounds, barium nitrate is toxic by ingestion or inhalation. [8] Solutions of sulfate salts such as Epsom salts or sodium sulfate may be given as first aid for barium poisoning, as they precipitate the barium as the insoluble (and non-toxic) barium sulfate. Inhalation may also cause irritation to the respiratory tract.

  9. Alcohol is not good for us. 5 tips to stay safe(r) if you drink

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    Alcohol is used as a social lubricant, maybe more so as holiday festivities approach. But drinking carries health and other risks. ... liver disease and many different types of cancer — as well ...