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… Behavioral Health Donald Sproule MDCM, CCFP - Family Medicine Current as of: October 20, 2022 Author: Healthwise … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the Terms of …
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… the time it's covered by hair as your child grows. What causes it? The shape of a newborn's head may be affected by … head. It's a problem with your baby's neck muscles. It causes the head to turn to one side. If your baby has … John Pope MD - Pediatrics Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise …
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… and watching for choking hazards. Food To prevent choking, use care when you select and prepare food. Do not give … windpipe. Those with small detachable parts, like wheels. Household objects, such as: Rubber bands. Coins. Adhesive … Susan C. Kim MD - Pediatrics Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine John Pope MD - Pediatrics Current as of: November …
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… They can often point to an object in a book when asked. Use their own language, sometimes called jargon. It's a mix … Susan C. Kim MD - Pediatrics Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Louis Pellegrino MD - Developmental Pediatrics … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means …
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… Works Risks Treatment Overview Radiation therapy uses radiation, such as X-rays, to destroy cancer cells. The … while the cancer cells cannot. Radiation therapy may be used alone or combined with hormonal treatment to treat … for localized prostate cancer. New England Journal of Medicine , 375(15): 1415–1424. DOI: 10.1056/NEJMoa1606220. …
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… and friends. They can help if you are too weak or confused to treat your low blood sugar. Be alert for low blood … Be aware that you may not always have the same symptoms. Use the "rule of 15" when you have low blood sugar. Eat … to treat their low blood sugar. If the person takes medicine that can cause low blood sugar, stay with the …
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… less than 10.0 mmol/L after meals). Gloria kept trying. She used a food log to keep track of everything she ate. She … ones. One of her favourites is a zucchini-crust pizza. "It uses zucchini and egg whites for the crust. You add a little … Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise …
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… seem embarrassed, the person may feel more comfortable. Causes of rashes Rashes in the groin and anal areas can be caused by several things. A yeast or bacterial infection can … Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Gayle E. Stauffer, RN - Registered Nurse Current as …
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… The bench can help a person get into the tub and can be used during the shower. As you help to undress and bathe the … the stomach. Also, look at bony areas, like the elbows and shoulders. If you see any redness, do not rub or massage the … Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Gayle E. Stauffer, RN - Registered Nurse Current as …
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… positions. Lying in one position for a long time can cause pressure injuries (also called pressure sores). Pressure … areas, such as the hips, lower back, elbows, heels, and shoulders. They can also occur in places where the skin … Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Gayle E. Stauffer, RN - Registered Nurse Current as …
