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… may have offices designed for children. Whether or not you use a pediatric dentist for your child, asking the following … to be present during treatment? This may be important with young children. But older children and teens may prefer to … put the child at ease? Techniques that some dentists use include "Tell-Show-Do," in which the dentist shows and …
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… Salmonellosis is a type of foodborne illness caused by the Salmonella enterica bacterium. There are many … winter. Children are the most likely to get salmonellosis. Young children, older adults, and people who have impaired … are the most likely to have severe infections. What causes it? You can get salmonellosis by eating food …
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… adults, not to mention for a child. If your child is very young, you will need to give these injections. When your … an indwelling subcutaneous cannula. A small needle is used to insert a soft tube into a place where you give your … won't have to feel the insulin needle. The cannula can be used for at least 3 days before your child will need a new …
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… are very fast and irregular. Ventricular fibrillation may cause cardiac arrest. In cardiac arrest, the heart stops pumping blood to the body. Cardiac arrest can cause sudden cardiac death. What causes it? Sometimes it is … ventricular tachycardia, especially when it occurs in young people. But in most cases ventricular tachycardia is …
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… is usually done as arthroscopic surgery. Your doctor uses a lighted tube called an arthroscope, or scope. The … to 7 days 4 to 6 weeks Drive, if the affected leg is to be used for gas and brake or for clutch 1 to 2 weeks, if: You … stability of the joint. Most people, especially if they are young or active, aren't satisfied with a total meniscectomy. …
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… occur at any point along this electrical pathway. What causes it? Heart block can be caused by many things that affect the electrical system of the … Wenckebach) usually occurs in the AV node. It is common in young, healthy people (especially during sleep). It usually …
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… be able to tell where and when the sensation occurs. When a young child is in pain, the signs can be hard to recognize. … usual. Even children in severe pain may take short naps because they are tired. Body movements, such as making fists, … moving. Some children may deny that they are in pain because they are afraid of medical procedures. For example, …
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… bloodstream. It helps protect the lungs from the damage caused by inflammation that can lead to emphysema and chronic … are more likely to develop emphysema and to do so at a younger-than-normal age (30 to 40 years old). AAT deficiency … panniculitis). Have bronchiectasis without an evident cause. Who should be tested? An AAT deficiency test measures …
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… Actionset Overview Childhood isn't all fun and games. Even young children can feel worried and stressed. Stress can … For example, help them see that their behaviour did not cause a divorce, or that they are not failures because they were not picked first for something. Provide them …
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… dermatitis) is the most common skin problem in babies and young children. The skin may look red, raw, scalded, or … cases, it's not a serious problem. Diaper rash is usually caused by the skin staying wet, the diaper rubbing the skin, … the wet diaper is on them longer. Diaper rash may also be caused by a fungal infection or bacterial infection . Adults …