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… remains, it's usually minor. Most of 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 …
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… Artery Bypass Surgery: Your Medical Team On this page: Overview Overview A team of surgeons, … responsible for harvesting the blood vessels that will be used as graft material. This assistant will also help the … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means …
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… Preventing Choking in Small Children Actionset Overview Young children can easily choke on food and … 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 …
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… Dense Breasts On this page: Overview Overview Breasts come in all shapes and … be denser than in older women who have been through menopause. If you have questions about your breast density or … harder it is to see cancer on a mammogram image. That's because dense tissue looks white onscreen, just like cancer …
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… in 2012 and has since spread to other countries. It's caused by a type of coronavirus that can cause a moderate to severe upper respiratory illness such as … Wash your hands often with soap or alcohol hand cleaners. Cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze. Where can you find …
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… very high levels and spreads into the brain tissues. This causes permanent brain damage. Kernicterus may be prevented by treating jaundice early before it gets severe. What causes it? Kernicterus is caused by a high level of bilirubin in a baby's blood. If left …
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… Domestic abuse while pregnant Last updated June 1, 2021 If your partner has threatened or used physical, verbal, emotional or sexual abuse in the past, this may get worse when you’re pregnant. …
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… for everyone. Avoid power struggles. If your child refuses a medicine, take a moment to pause. Stay calm, take a deep breath, and plan your next … put the pill on their tongue or hold the cup of medicine. Cover up the taste of liquid medicines. Offer your child a …
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… is a swelling ( inflammation ) of the brain. It's usually caused by a virus. The normal blood flow to the brain changes, and this can cause symptoms. Encephalitis is not common, but it can be … painful). A stiff neck and back. Light hurting your eyes. Nausea and vomiting. Lack of energy. Drowsiness. More serious …
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… Intrauterine Fetal Blood Transfusion On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works … through the umbilical cord: footnote 1 More than 90% of fetuses that do not have hydrops survive. About 75% of fetuses that have hydrops survive. Risks Intrauterine …