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… Allergies to Insect Stings On this page: Topic … Reaction Insect Bites and Stings and Spider Bites Rash, Age 11 and Younger Rash, Age 12 and Older Shock Citations …
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… Autologous Stem Cell Transplant On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How … cells. A stem cell transplant may be used to replace damaged stem cells with new, normal stem cells. A stem cell … are good candidates for a stem cell transplant usually are younger than 70, do not have other diseases such as heart …
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… Radiation Exposure: Risks and Health Effects On this page: Overview Overview What is radiation? … of being exposed to radiation? There is always a risk of damage to cells or tissue from being exposed to any amount of … over time, and your age at exposure. In general, the younger you are when you are exposed to radiation, the …
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… Campylobacteriosis On this page: … food items. Young children can get sick from touching packaged poultry, so don't allow them to touch or play with … more than 2 hours. Diarrhea, Age 11 and Younger Diarrhea, Age 12 and Older Foodborne Illness and …
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… Teething: Common Concerns On this page: Overview Overview If your baby is … doctor. What if my baby loses a baby tooth because of an injury? Early loss of a primary tooth may delay or speed up … doctor. What if my baby loses a baby tooth because of an injury? Early loss of a primary tooth may delay or speed up …
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… Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) On this page: … resonance imaging (MRI) , which can show problems or injury in the brain. Nerve conduction studies to test nerve … stay independent: A neck (cervical) collar can support your head if the neck muscles get weak. Foot and ankle braces, a …
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… Quick Tips: Helping Children Take Medicine On this page: Get started Get started Giving medicine to a child can … Drink from a straw to help wash down the pill. Tilt your head back as you swallow the pill. Current as of: … Drink from a straw to help wash down the pill. Tilt your head back as you swallow the pill. Current as of: …
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… Undescended Testicle On this page: Conditions Basics … testicle hasn't dropped by the time he is 6 months of age, your doctor may suggest treatment. What causes it? … probably want to check your baby again at 3 to 6 months of age. By this time, the testicle may have moved into place on …
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… Hip Fractures: What Increases Your Risk On this page: Overview Overview In … to break a hip because of a bike or car crash or a sports injury. Falls cause more fractures—including hip … to break a hip because of a bike or car crash or a sports injury. Falls cause more fractures—including hip …
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… You may wish to discuss this with your healthcare provider ahead of time. Episiotomy An episiotomy is an incision (cut) … a soft plastic vacuum cup is placed on the baby's head and suction is used to help pull the baby out. The cup … A vacuum is used if: The mother has a prolonged pushing stage of labour The mother is exhausted and unable to push …
