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… used to measure cognitive function or intelligence in children. The tests can be given to children who are unable to read or write. Tests are also … child. The most common tests for intellectual abilities in children are: Stanford-Binet. WISC-III or, preferably, …
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… page: Overview Overview Preschool-age children develop a sense of independence by practicing … such as getting dressed or brushing their teeth. Children who are not allowed to perform tasks on their own get the message that they are not capable. Children may then learn to always expect help and remain …
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… done by making one big incision (open surgery) or several small incisions (laparoscopic surgery). Burch … All surgeries that use general anesthesia have a small risk of death or complications. All surgeries carry … done by making one big incision (open surgery) or several small incisions (laparoscopic surgery). Burch …
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… entering the eye by making the pupil larger (dilated) or smaller (constricted). Posterior chamber: The posterior … through the pupil to the lens. The lens is held in place by small tissue strands or fibres (zonules) extending from the inner wall of the eye. The lens is very elastic. Small muscles attached to the lens can change its shape, …
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… not clear why someone gets appendicitis. In some cases, a small object (such as a hard piece of stool) blocks the … called a laparoscope to remove your appendix through a few small cuts. If you have a more serious case and aren't … not clear why someone gets appendicitis. In some cases, a small object (such as a hard piece of stool) blocks the …
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… the leg. In percutaneous surgery, the surgeon makes several small incisions rather than one large one. In both types of … with open surgery than with percutaneous surgery. The small risk of other complications is about the same with … the leg. In percutaneous surgery, the surgeon makes several small incisions rather than one large one. In both types of …
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… temperatures. Oral temperatures are usually taken in older children and adults. Normal body temperature Most people … on them. Range from the size of a pinpoint to the size of a small pea and do not itch or cause pain. May spread over a … on them. Range from the size of a pinpoint to the size of a small pea and do not itch or cause pain. May spread over a …
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… to make you feel relaxed and sleepy. Your doctor makes a small cut (incision) in your upper chest. In some cases, the … reasons, such as when a vein near the left ventricle is too small, too wide, or too hard to reach to allow a lead to be … to place the pacemaker. For example, a vein could be too small to place a lead. There might be problems with the …
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… normal? Thumb-sucking is normal in babies and young children. Most babies and toddlers suck their thumbs. They … hands, or items such as pacifiers . Little by little, most children stop on their own at age 3 to 6 years. Why do … Thumb-sucking can become a habit in babies and young children who use it to comfort themselves when they feel …
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… Child On this page: Overview Overview Children usually progress in a natural, predictable sequence … each child grows and gains skills at their own pace. Some children may be advanced in one area, such as language, but … sensory and motor development. Physical development Most children by 18 months of age: Gain weight and grow at a …
