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… for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works … not have surgery. This difference continues for at least 4 years after surgery. footnote 2 After 10 years: People treated with surgery were as satisfied as …
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… Have Diabetes On this page: Andy's Story Andy's Story Two years ago, when his doctor told him he had type 2 diabetes, … His blood sugar had been creeping up for the past few years. His doctor had even warned him to make some … on his feet and between his toes. It's hard for him to bend over, so he uses a mirror to look underneath each foot. "I …
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… and Motor Development, Ages 12 to 24 Months On this page: Overview Overview Learning to walk is the main athletic … second year, children gain more control and coordination over the many small muscles in their hands, fingers, and …
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… Contact Lenses On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Treatment Overview Contact lenses are small plastic or silicone discs … for the lens you need. Your prescription may change over time. Contacts are placed directly on the eye, where …
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… as prescribed. Here are the chances of being alive 5 years after having an organ transplant. These numbers are … (organtissuedonation.ca) to register. What to know Most adults can become organ donors. You can donate to someone … as smoking. The age of the donor organ. In general, the younger the organ donor, the healthier the tissue. But …
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… Preventing Insect Stings On this page: Overview Overview You can reduce the … Allergies to Insect Stings Health and Safety, Ages 2 to 5 Years Health and Safety, Birth to 2 Years Preventing Bee Stings Current as of: November …
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… Sensory and Motor Growth in Newborns On this page: Overview Overview Newborn senses Your … normal vision usually develop 20/20 or 20/40 eyesight by 3 years of age. Newborn motor skills Motor skills develop as … normal vision usually develop 20/20 or 20/40 eyesight by 3 years of age. Newborn motor skills Motor skills develop as …
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… It will probably go away by the time your baby is 2 years old. What causes it? A month or so before birth, a … This space normally closes up by the time a baby is 2 years old. Sometimes fluid leaks into the space, filling it … hydrocele. Usually, the body absorbs the fluid over time. If the space doesn't close up the way it should, …
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… Total Hip Replacement Surgery On this page: Surgery Overview How It Is Done What To Expect Why It Is Done How … hip replacements (about 90 out of 100) last at least 15 years. And more than half last for 25 years or more. footnote 1 It depends on your age, how much …
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… and Motor Development, Ages 1 to 12 Months On this page: Overview Overview A baby starts to become aware through sight, touch, … of large muscles. During this time, babies roll over on purpose. They may be able to sit with their hands …
