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… on which area is studied. You may be able to wear your underwear for some scans. You will be given a gown to use … on which area is studied. You may be able to wear your underwear for some scans. You will be given a gown to use …
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… Cats can become infected by eating or being fed raw or undercooked meat. Have someone who is healthy and not … Cats can become infected by eating or being fed raw or undercooked meat. Have someone who is healthy and not …
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… can request the test. Genetic counselling to help you understand the meaning and possible results of the test is … before getting pregnant, genetic counselling can help you understand your risks and options if you decide to have … can request the test. Genetic counselling to help you understand the meaning and possible results of the test is …
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… usual recovery period after bunion surgery is 6 weeks to 6 months. How long it takes depends on the amount of soft … of surgeries, a cast or a special shoe is used for a few months. Many activities can be resumed in about 6 to 8 … usual recovery period after bunion surgery is 6 weeks to 6 months. How long it takes depends on the amount of soft …
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… develops toward the end of pregnancy or during the first 6 months after a woman gives birth. Experts don't know why … in your legs. You may get these symptoms slowly, over months or years. Or you may get them suddenly, such as after … develops toward the end of pregnancy or during the first 6 months after a woman gives birth. Experts don't know why …
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… the body, not just the head. Facial hair, arm and leg hair, underarm hair, and pubic hair all may be affected. Not all … brittle. Hair almost always starts growing back in 2 to 3 months. The new hair is usually very fine. Your hair may … the body, not just the head. Facial hair, arm and leg hair, underarm hair, and pubic hair all may be affected. Not all …
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… to appear after a cut or injury ranges from days to months. In most cases, symptoms of tetanus appear within 14 … DTaP is given in a series of 5 shots starting at age 2 months and ending at ages 4 to 6 years. Tdap (tetanus, … to appear after a cut or injury ranges from days to months. In most cases, symptoms of tetanus appear within 14 …
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… go back to work after 4 to 6 weeks. But it may take a few months to get back to your usual activities. What To Expect … have improved symptoms, like better hand function, a few months after surgery compared with those who did … go back to work after 4 to 6 weeks. But it may take a few months to get back to your usual activities. What To Expect …
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… machine. That took me a long time. I bet I was there 6 or 7 months before I moved on to another machine. I was really … It may not be much more, but if you look back to 6 months ago—Whoa! It's quite good! I started out at 30 … machine. That took me a long time. I bet I was there 6 or 7 months before I moved on to another machine. I was really …