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… Infantile Spasms (West Syndrome) On this page: Overview Overview Infantile spasms … The spasms last for seconds and may occur in clusters. Children with West syndrome have certain changes in the … The spasms last for seconds and may occur in clusters. Children with West syndrome have certain changes in the …
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… a change in the way you do your activities, medicines to manage pain, exercise, physiotherapy, or steroid injections … time, with or without treatment. Many people are able to manage their symptoms with things like changes in the way they do their activities, medicines to manage pain, exercise, physiotherapy, or steroid injections. If …
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… Steve's Story: Coping With Arthritis On this page: Steve's Story Steve's Story After being away from … and decided to go ahead with the surgery," Steve says. At age 55, Steve got a new hip, and he's happy that he did. "I … down stairs without grabbing onto the railing." He encourages others who might need surgery to find a doctor they can …
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… Mononucleosis (Mono) On this page: … blood products. Fever or Chills, Age 12 and Older Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue … blood products. Fever or Chills, Age 12 and Older Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue …
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… Vision Loss Evaluation On this page: Overview Overview A low-vision … the best use of your remaining vision. Age-Related Macular Degeneration Cataracts Glaucoma Vision … the best use of your remaining vision. Age-Related Macular Degeneration Cataracts Glaucoma Vision …
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… Low-Vision Accommodations in Your Home On this page: Overview Overview There are many … see Using Low-Vision Aids at Home . Age-Related Macular Degeneration Cataracts Diabetic … see Using Low-Vision Aids at Home . Age-Related Macular Degeneration Cataracts Diabetic …
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… Peripartum Cardiomyopathy On this page: What is peripartum … a past pregnancy. Are pregnant with twins or more. Are age 30 or older. Smoke, drink alcohol, or use drugs. Are … a past pregnancy. Are pregnant with twins or more. Are age 30 or older. Smoke, drink alcohol, or use drugs. Are …
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… Pregnancy: Ways to Find Your Due Date On this page: Overview Overview There … is. But it's not an accurate way to predict the gestational age of the growing baby (fetus). That's because there are … for Perinatal Care , 6th ed., pp. 83–137. Elk Grove Village, IL: American Academy of Pediatrics. Current as …
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… Physical Activity as You Get Older On this page: Overview Overview It's never too … of physical activity Many people are less active as they age. But staying active—or getting active, if you aren't … of physical activity Many people are less active as they age. But staying active—or getting active, if you aren't …
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… Leg Amputation On this page: Surgery Overview Surgery Overview … tissue. Goals of amputation are to relieve pain, encourage wound healing, and increase a person's ability to carry … following years is higher than for other people of the same age. Amputation levels The appropriate amputation level …
