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… there's a medical reason, like HIV infection or certain cancer treatments. Many adoptive parents bottle-feed. You … your baby should not go longer than 4 hours without eating during the day for the first few months. Sit in a … birth. So they usually get iron drops for the first year after birth. If you have questions, talk with your doctor …
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… of Health and Human Services Panel on Antiretroviral Guidelines for Adults and Adolescents (2015). Guidelines for the use of antiretroviral agents in … and Human Services. http://aidsinfo.nih.gov/contentfiles/lvguidelines/adultandadolescentgl… . Accessed May 5, 2015. …
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… Uses This medication is used to treat certain types of cancer (such as breast or bladder cancer). It works by … 3 hours, and you will be monitored for at least 30 minutes after each injection. If you can take the first dose well, … to prevent or relieve nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Eating several small meals, not eating before treatment, or …
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… elderly People with weakened immune systems from HIV/AIDS, cancer treatment, steroid therapy or organ or bone marrow … Your personal hygiene and health: Wash your hands after handling or cleaning up after your pet, its feces, … treats or food. Wash your hands before preparing food, eating or smoking Make sure that children wash their hands …
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… Information Overview Doctors use different guidelines to decide when a person should have a cholesterol … TJ, et al. (2016). 2016 Canadian Cardiovascular Society guidelines for the management of dyslipidemia for the … TJ, et al. (2016). 2016 Canadian Cardiovascular Society guidelines for the management of dyslipidemia for the …
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… chronic lung disease may have symptoms as soon as 3 days after birth. The most common first symptom is trouble … a high-pitched sound when breathing. Tire easily during and after feeding. Have pale, grey, or blotchy skin, especially … first suspect it if your baby has trouble breathing. The diagnosis is confirmed if your baby needs extra oxygen for …
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… marks on the skin that are there at birth or appear shortly after birth. Most birthmarks are harmless and don't need … disease , which causes reactions from a tick bite. Skin cancer , which may start as a new skin growth, a change in a … more serious. Your health habits and lifestyle , such as eating and exercise habits, smoking, alcohol or drug use, …
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… medicine, surgery, or radiation therapy. Double-check the diagnosis of an underactive thyroid gland in a newborn … , a type of goiter (toxic multinodular goiter), and a non-cancerous (benign) tumour called a toxic nodule. Damage to … , a type of goiter (toxic multinodular goiter), and a non-cancerous (benign) tumour called a toxic nodule. Damage to …
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… of the spine." In HB Skinner, PJ McMahon, eds., Current Diagnosis and Treatment in Orthopedics, 5th ed., pp. … have severe pain or their symptoms aren't getting better after about 4 weeks. And they don't start having any tests, … as signs of nerve damage. Surgery is not considered until after that. As you work through this tool, you will get an …
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… symptoms and past health and do a physical examination. The diagnosis is confirmed with blood and urine tests. How can … Make sure you're getting enough fluids, especially: After strenuous exercise. After any condition that may have damaged your skeletal …
