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… Smoking and Coronary Artery Disease Temporal Artery Biopsy Heart Defects Congenital Heart Defects in Children …
Medical tests
… . Guide the placement of a needle or other tool during a biopsy . Look for fluid buildup in the belly cavity. This … . Guide the placement of a needle or other tool during a biopsy . Look for fluid buildup in the belly cavity. This …
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… vitamin D and calcium. This can cause weakening of your bones ( low bone density ). Constipation, Age 12 and … vitamin D and calcium. This can cause weakening of your bones ( low bone density ). …
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… Slow, measured movements are used to twist, pull, or push bones and joints into position. This can help loosen tight … massage, mobilization, and manipulation of the muscles, bones, and joints. Manipulation is not recommended if you … Slow, measured movements are used to twist, pull, or push bones and joints into position. This can help loosen tight …
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… Other physical development during puberty usually includes: Bone growth. This increases your child's height. An increase in skull bone thickness. The forehead becomes more prominent, and the … Other physical development during puberty usually includes: Bone growth. This increases your child's height. An increase …
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… unless they are treated. As scoliosis gets worse, the bones of the spine move toward the inside of the curve. If … apart on the other side. The curve may force the spinal bones closer together. The spinal bones on the outer edge of the curve may also get thick. …
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… work-related tasks, or home projects. The upper and lower bones of the knee are separated by two discs ( menisci ). The upper leg bone (femur) and the lower leg bones (tibia and fibula) are connected by ligaments , …
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… nutritious foods and beverages each day helps to: Keep your bones and muscles strong Build a healthy immune system … and minerals: Calcium Calcium is important for healthy bones, muscles and nerves and helps prevent osteoporosis. … younger adults. High calcium foods include canned fish with bones, milk and milk products and calcium-fortified soy …
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… breathing Severe bleeding Loss of consciousness Broken bones, or suspected broken bones Stroke or heart attack symptoms Symptoms of sepsis …
