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… Spondylolysis and Spondylolisthesis On this page: Overview Overview Spondylolysis is … keep the vertebrae in place. When they are missing or damaged, a vertebra can slide forward or backward over the bone … different causes. Some people are born with a missing or damaged wing-shaped piece. This part of a vertebra may get …
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… Bruxism and Temporomandibular Disorders On this page: Overview Overview The unconscious … during sleep. Bruxism has been observed in people of all ages, including young children. It is a contributing factor … helpful. Mind-Body Wellness Stress Management Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD) Current as …
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… Quick Tips: Keeping Acne Under Control On this page: Overview Overview To help control … scars. Acne Growth and Development, Ages 15 to 18 Years Current as of: March 22, 2023 … scars. Acne Growth and Development, Ages 15 to 18 Years Current as of: March 22, 2023 …
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… Resources & links: Emotional and social development, Ages 12 to 24 months … Understanding your toddlers …
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… HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) Infection On this page: Condition Overview Health Tools Cause Symptoms What … can no longer defend itself against infection. The last stage of HIV infection is AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency … with HIV are also at risk of infection. Most children younger than 13 years who have HIV were infected with the …
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… is helpful if your doctor suspects that disease or nerve damage is causing your pain. An MRI may find other problems … claustrophobic, but they aren't available everywhere. The images from an open MRI may not be as good as those from a … a surgical clip or a bullet fragment—could cause damage or injury if it gets pulled toward the strong magnet. …
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… helped with hearing aids, so I decided to get them. Sanjay, age 51 I talk on the phone a lot for my job. One day I … a volume control for the phone or use my other ear. Andria, age 59 My wife kept kidding me that I needed hearing aids … much better and didn't need hearing aids after all. Colin, age 45 I don't like change and didn't think I could learn to …
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… my life, it's worth it, so I'm going to get one. Cassius, age 62 I'm taking medicine right now for my heart. I'm not ready to get an ICD. Federico, age 66 I just got some test results back that show there's a … heart stop scares me more. I'm going to get an ICD. Cherie, age 70 My doctor said I could get an ICD. We talked about …
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… surgery. Don't have your hip replaced. Continue to manage your joint pain and other symptoms with other … to your doctor. Key points to remember Most people can manage osteoarthritis pain with medicine, exercise, … affects all parts of the joint. For example, when cartilage breaks down, the bones start to rub against each other. …
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… Multiple Pregnancy: Preterm Birth On this page: Overview Overview … rarely last for the usual 40 weeks. For twins, the average time to delivery is 35 weeks. For triplets, the average time is 32 weeks. For quadruplets, the average time is …