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… Mitral Valve Repair Surgery On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well … the repair is done depends on how the mitral valve is damaged. Your doctor can tell you how your mitral valve will be … Another factor is your health before surgery. For example, younger, healthy people have a lower risk of problems while …
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… updated August 10, 2013 Between 12 and 18 months is a fun age for toddlers (and their parents!). Your child is … in terms of social and emotional development.  On this page: Social and emotional milestones Play and activity Other … milestones Social and emotional milestones At this age, toddlers may resist any limits you set, but that's just …
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… this test. You are at higher risk if you are a man who is age 65 to 80. FAQs What is an abdominal aortic aneurysm … for short. These bulges are most common in men older than age 65, people with high blood pressure, and people who … can be watched carefully over the years. A study of men ages 65 and older showed that those who have the screening …
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… Presbyopia On this page: … Presbyopia is the normal worsening of vision with age, especially near vision. As you approach middle age, the lenses in your eyes begin to thicken and lose their …
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… Toddlers' language development from 30-36 months Last updated January 30, 2018 By the age of 30 to 36 months, your toddler's language skills have grown by leaps and bounds Your child …
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… Your baby will begin teething around 6 months of age. In this section, learn more about common teething … Teething: Common concerns Reducing biting in children ages 8 to 14 months Reducing biting in teething babies … newborns Helping your newborn learn Cognitive development, ages 1-12 months Cognitive development from 12-24 months …
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… Egocentric and Magical Thinking On this page: Overview Overview What is … child's fault. Growth and Development, Ages 2 to 5 Years Growth and Development, Ages 6 to 10 Years Health and Safety, Ages 2 to 5 Years …
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… Risk Factors for Coronary Artery Disease On this page: Overview Overview Things that put … you have a male family member who was diagnosed before age 55 or a female family member who was diagnosed before age 65. Your age, sex, and race can also raise your risk. …
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… Helping Kids Handle Peer Pressure On this page: Overview Overview The urge to conform to their peers (kids the same age) is a normal stage for kids ranging in age from about 12 to 21. At this …
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… Planning to Be an Organ Donor Upon Death On this page: Overview Overview Some people who … the Canadian Blood Services Organs and Tissues for Life webpage (organtissuedonation.ca) to register. Put your name on … the Canadian Blood Services Organs and Tissues for Life webpage (organtissuedonation.ca) to register. Let your family, …