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… time, because children are generally physically inactive during screen time. Children aged 5-18 years should have no …
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… night. Sleep problems such as night terrors often happen during the change from this phase of sleep into lighter … doctor if these strategies do not help. Watch closely for changes in your child's health, and be sure to contact your … doctor if these strategies do not help. Watch closely for changes in your child's health, and be sure to contact your …
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… the risk of spreading the infection to other parts of your body. Antibiotics may help you feel better faster. Taking an … toothbrushes or eating and drinking utensils. Keep up your body's resistance to infection. Eat a good diet, get plenty … illness, such as strep throat. Humidify your home. Try this during the dry winter months or year-round if you live in a …
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… After the joints are fused, they can no longer move. During the surgery, the doctor uses bone to make a "bridge" … most cases, the doctor uses bone from another part of your body or bone that has been donated to a bone bank. But … graft site (donor site) if bone from another place in the body is used. Failure of the fusion, breakage of metal …
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… by lightning. Electrical current passing through a person's body may injure blood vessels, nerves, and muscles. Also, … Take your child indoors and close all windows and doors during an electrical storm. Don't overload electrical … Chemical fumes and vapours can also irritate or damage the body, especially the skin, lungs, and eyes. A swallowed …
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… bench can help a person get into the tub and can be used during the shower. As you help to undress and bathe the … soap or liquid soap. Tear-free shampoo or no-rinse shampoo. Body lotion that is especially for dry skin. A removable … are hard to reach, such as between the toes. Offer some body lotion. Don't put lotion on areas that can become …
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… fraction (how much blood your heart is pumping out to your body). The size of your left ventricle. Your doctor may … outcomes, there is a risk of death and serious problems during surgery. About 5% or less of people having valve … in the left ventricle, which pumps blood to the rest of the body. The high blood pressure makes the repaired valve start …
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… may cause the infection to return or worsen. This may occur during treatment or after treatment is finished. Before … memory loss) difficulty talking/walking seizure vision changes A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is … memory loss) difficulty talking/walking seizure vision changes A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is …
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… we use to communicate with others. We form these skills during the first years of life. By age 6, most children … familiar objects. Start to know the names of other people, body parts, and objects. Make simple statements and … routine checkup and anytime you or your child may notice changes. Some hearing problems can delay your child's speech …
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… barrier method such as a latex or polyurethane condom during all sexual activity. Consult your doctor or … barrier method such as a latex or polyurethane condom during all sexual activity. Consult your doctor or …
