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… arms and spread the fingers in response to a loud noise or other sudden, unexpected stimulus. By 6 weeks of age, … or her head movements. Put your baby on his or her tummy during awake periods and closely supervise. Allowing your … balance and movement dramatically improve as they gain use and coordination of large muscles. During this time, …
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… "jee-ar-DYE-uh-sus") is an infection of the intestines caused by the parasite Giardia lamblia . The illness is also … to get infected. Working or living in nursing homes or other care centres where people may have poor bowel control … infection to develop. You can pass the infection to others during the entire time you are infected. You may be infected …
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… . A chest X-ray is the most common imaging test or X-ray used to find problems inside the chest. A chest X-ray can … pictures are taken, one from the back of the chest and another from the side. In an emergency when only one X-ray … in the way of the test.) You will be given a gown to wear during the test. Two X-ray views of the chest are usually …
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… Misdiagnosis of Lyme disease is common. The bacteria that cause the illness are hard to detect with current lab tests. … were infected with the Lyme disease bacteria at some point during their lives, but the infection may not be active and … of Lyme disease sometimes closely resemble those of other illnesses. Chronic Lyme disease, for instance, has …
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… isn't very common. One type occurs mostly in adults. The other type is inherited and often develops during early childhood. Anaplastic thyroid cancer. This is … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means …
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… in check. Too much emotion can make recovery harder, because it can be very stressful to your loved one. Try not to … your family member's health care team and teachers and with other members of your community when needed. Make a plan … all family members about how to take care of your loved one during times of relapse. Caring for the family You can help …
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… disease? Osgood-Schlatter disease is a knee problem that causes pain and swelling in the shin bone (tibia) just below … children and teenagers often get Osgood-Schlatter disease during a growth spurt. Certain young athletes, such as … child's pain is caused by Osgood-Schlatter disease or some other problem, such as an injury. The doctor will feel and …
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… We have compiled helpful tools and topics you can use to learn about diseases and conditions that concern you. … Diabetes Genetic Conditions Headaches Heart Problems Pregnancy and Childbirth Sleep Problems Body Category Lists …
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… reason that parents give their baby a supplement is because they worry their baby is not getting enough to eat. … and want to feed more often. Your breasts may feel soft during a growth spurt, which can lead you to assume that … the more milk you make (supply). A baby who fills up with other foods like formula will not demand enough and your …
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… saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the chickenpox vaccine? The … against the varicella-zoster virus, the virus that causes chickenpox. The vaccine contains a weakened form of the … will die from the infection. Rarely, infection early in pregnancy can result in a baby being born with birth …
