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… a ganglion, but children don't usually have them. What causes them? Experts don't know the exact cause of ganglions. … Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Herbert von …
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… less air your lungs are able to move. Spirometry tests are used to measure lung function. They measure how much air you … disease. American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine , 203(1): 24–36. DOI: 10.1164/rccm.202009-3533SO. … Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Ken Y. Yoneda MD - …
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… pulses. If you get a pacemaker, you may still need to take medicines. You'll also need to follow a healthy lifestyle. … the heart. To implant a leadless pacemaker, the doctor uses a thin tube called a catheter. The pacemaker is placed … in the heart could happen. Or a person might need emergency medicine or surgery. After the procedure. Problems can also …
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… Overview If you are at risk for low blood sugar levels because of diabetes or some other health condition, you need to … Review: John Pope MD - Pediatrics Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Rhonda O'Brien MS, RD, CDE - Certified Diabetes …
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… on the arms and legs is more exposed. They are most often caused by mishaps or falls. But they can occur anytime the … like artificial joints, plates or screws, catheters, and medicine pumps. Yes Diabetes, immune problems, peripheral … closer attention to certain symptoms and seek care sooner. Medicines you take . Certain medicines, such as blood …
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… is mumps? Mumps is a contagious viral infection that can cause painful swelling of the salivary glands , especially the … stay may be required. If you or your child has mumps: Take medicine to help relieve fever or headache, if needed. Follow all instructions on the label. If you give medicine to a baby, follow your doctor's advice about what …
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… anthrax? Anthrax is a serious, sometimes deadly disease caused by infection with anthrax bacteria. These bacteria … Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Elizabeth T. …
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… Your Family Adjust Agitation and Dementia Alcohol and Drug Use in Young People Alcohol Effects on a Fetus Alcohol: … Caregiving: Making a Home Safe Carole's Story: Taking Medicine Right Away to Stop a Migraine Carotid Artery … a Person Avoid Confusion Dementia: Legal Issues Dementia: Medicines to Treat Behaviour Changes Dementia: Support for …
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… than being straight. The spine also may be twisted. What causes it? In most cases, the cause of scoliosis is not known. … time, have your child talk to a counsellor. Be safe with medicines. Read and follow all instructions on the label. If the doctor gave your child a prescription medicine for pain, give it as prescribed. If your child is …
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… Peyronie's disease is an abnormal curvature of the penis caused by scar tissue in the erectile tissue. Because the scar … can help couples maintain an active sexual life. Medicines, such as NSAIDS, may help treat pain. Surgery is … Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Christopher G. …
