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… or arthritis ). These problems are more common in adults than in children. Life expectancy The life expectancy … as well. Drink plenty of fluids. If you have kidney, heart, or liver disease and have to limit fluids, talk with … as well. Drink plenty of fluids. If you have kidney, heart, or liver disease and have to limit fluids, talk with …
Medical tests
… such as Down syndrome . CVS can't find neural tube defects . CVS is done earlier in pregnancy than … The doctor can also use ultrasound to check your baby's heart rate. Your skin where the needle will be put in is … sample is collected, the doctor may listen to your baby's heart and check your blood pressure, pulse, and breathing. …
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… baby. Your diabetes will put your baby at risk for birth defects. This is especially true if you don't keep your … baby. Your diabetes will put your baby at risk for birth defects. This is especially true if you don't keep your …
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… (3,000 mcg) or 10,000 IU vitamin A, which can cause birth defects ✘ fish liver oil supplements (like cod liver oil), …
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… surface area into percentages. Estimating burn size in adults See a picture of the "rule of nines" for adults . The front and back of the head and neck equal 9% of … surface area into percentages. Estimating burn size in adults See a picture of the "rule of nines" for adults . The …
Medications
… amount of urine) mouth sores fainting fast/slow/irregular heartbeat unusual eye movements (nystagmus) vision changes … drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this … are pregnant, prenatal care that includes tests for birth defects is recommended. Since birth control pills, patches, …
Medications
… amount of urine) mouth sores fainting fast/slow/irregular heartbeat unusual eye movements (nystagmus) vision changes … drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this … are pregnant, prenatal care that includes tests for birth defects is recommended. Since birth control pills, patches, …
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… help to prevent and treat many chronic conditions, such as heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and dementia. Newer … inactivity and sedentary behavior and increased risk of heart disease, high blood pressure and all-cause mortality. Canadian guidelines recommend that adults accumulate at least 150 minutes of moderate- to …
Healthy eating
… years 1.8 14 - 70+ years 2.4 Pregnant 2.6 Breastfeeding 2.8 Adults older than 50 years: Older adults do not absorb naturally occurring vitamin B12 very well. Adults over 50 should get the recommended amount of vitamin …
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… breathing. Bumps (nodules) may also develop in lung tissue. Heart. Inflammation can develop in the sac around the heart ( pericarditis ) and in the heart muscle ( myocarditis ). Infection can occur in the …
