Oscar Ramirez, NP

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do prostate biopsies cause the spread of cancer cells?

Are prostate biopsies linked to the spread of cancerous cells?

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Oscar Ramirez, NP

January 9, 2017

Cases of prostate biopsies resulting in the spread of cancerous cells are rare.

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Pregnant women are at higher risk of anemia, particularly during the 2nd and 3rd trimesters, when the amount of blood in the body increases by 20% to 30%. Many pregnant women lack sufficient amounts of iron and other vitamins to produce adequate amounts of hemoglobin, so clinicians may prescribe an iron supplement. Women who are significantly anemic during pregnancy are at greater risk for preterm labor, can lose significant amounts of blood during delivery and are at greater risk for infection.

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