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… Milestones for 6-Year-Olds On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Children usually progress in a … to see the high and low percentiles for normal weight and growth. Thinking and … may still need some help with difficult buttons or laces. Related Information Growth and Development Milestones Growth …
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… Smoking and Coronary Artery Disease On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Quitting smoking is probably … in your coronary arteries, which can reduce the blood flow to your heart in a way similar to that of … heartbeats ( arrhythmias ). Lowers "good" cholesterol (high-density lipoprotein, or HDL). Cholesterol-carrying …
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… How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Related Information Test Overview Tests for autoimmune … diseases measure the amount of certain antibodies in your blood. Your body makes antibodies to attack and destroy … If you have several of these antibodies—or have them in high amounts—you may have an autoimmune disease. You may …
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… Hodgkin Lymphoma On this page: Related Information What is Hodgkin … in part of the immune system (the lymph system ). White blood cells called lymphocytes can become abnormal or … cells and some normal cells. Radiation therapy. This uses high-dose X-rays to destroy cancer cells and shrink tumours. …
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… Major Nutrients in Food On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Nutrients are substances in … MD - Family Medicine Rhonda O'Brien MS, RD, CDE - Certified Diabetes Educator Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: … - Family Medicine & Rhonda O'Brien MS, RD, CDE - Certified Diabetes Educator This information does not replace the …
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… Caregiving: How to Give a Bed Bath On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Bathing a person regularly is … they bathe. Younger people who have no problems with blood flow can bathe more often if they want to. Older adults may … the temperature if you can. Make sure that the bed is high enough so that you don't hurt your back. If it is low, …
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… Chemicals, Cosmetics, and Radiation On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Chemical exposure … can find out the amount of lead in your blood. Avoid fish high in mercury. Limit high-mercury fish to no more than … has no restrictions on eating fish and shellfish that are lower in mercury. These include salmon, rainbow trout, …
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… Bedrest for Preterm Labour On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Expectant management … bedrest). There is no evidence that long-term bedrest lowers the risk of preterm delivery. footnote 1 Studies have … bedrest for 3 days or more may raise your risk of getting a blood clot in the legs or lungs. footnote 2 Strict bedrest …
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… Pneumocystis Pneumonia and AIDS On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Pneumocystis is a fungus that … make it hard to breathe and to get enough oxygen into the blood. Pneumocystis pneumonia, or PCP, is the most common … your medicine. If you are taking IV medicine at home, follow your doctor's instructions. Get plenty of rest and …
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… Breast Pain (Mastalgia) On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Many women have breast … may come and go with monthly periods (cyclic) or may not follow any pattern (non-cyclic). Cyclic pain is the most common … Breast pain can get worse with changes in your hormone levels or changes in the medicines you are taking. Stress …
