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… Spinal Cord Injury: Finding a Rehab Centre On this page: Overview Overview Rehabilitation … tell me about the patients in your centre, such as their ages? Do most of them have a specific level of injury? How … both short- and long-term goals? Does your centre encourage family members of all ages to participate in rehab …
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… Fluoride During Childhood On this page: Overview Overview … you use a rice-sized amount of fluoride toothpaste up to age 3. Ask your dentist if this is right for your child. Use a pea-sized amount for children ages 3 to 6 years. footnote 1 Tooth decay is reduced in …
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… Rhinoplasty On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well … will pull back the skin. Parts of the bones and cartilage under the skin will be removed or reshaped. Then the … on a fully developed nose. This has usually occurred by age 15 or 16 in females and by age 17 or 18 in males. If …
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… Sensory and Motor Growth in Newborns On this page: Overview Overview Newborn senses … attracted to bold and contrasting patterns. By 3 months of age, infants can look directly at and follow objects. Around … usually develop 20/20 or 20/40 eyesight by 3 years of age. Newborn motor skills Motor skills develop as your …
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… Vitamin D Test On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is … get enough vitamin D may not grow as much as others their age. They also have a chance of getting a rare disease … as milk, orange juices, yogurts, margarines, and soy beverages. You can also get it as supplements, often combined …
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… Congenital Hydrocele On this page: … usually absorbed within a few months and at the latest by age 1 or 2. A hydrocele of the cord may be mistaken for an … remove the fluid if: Your child still has the hydrocele at age 2. The swelling comes and goes. The swelling causes …
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… blood to your brain. These arteries can be narrowed and damaged by plaque buildup ( atherosclerosis ). This plaque may … clots. Blood pressure medicines. These help prevent the damage to blood vessels that can cause plaque to build up. … Your stroke risk may be higher based on things like your age and health. Your doctor can help you understand your …
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… Epilepsy On this page: Health Tools What Increases Your Risk … that occurred before birth. Used drugs, like cocaine. Fever seizures that last a long time (also known as febrile … Nausea or vomiting Dizziness Inability to walk or stand Fever A seizure occurs after the person complains of a …
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… Lead Poisoning On this page: … in it, such as paint, dust, water, or food. Lead can damage almost every organ system. In children, too much lead in … slow the child's growth. In adults, lead poisoning can damage the brain and nervous system, the stomach, and the …
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… include the total intake from food and any supplements. Age Aim for 0-6 months 200 mg 6-12 months 260 mg 1 to 3 … such as yogurt and cheese Fortified plant-based beverages such as fortified soy beverage Tofu made with calcium sulfate Canned fish with bones …
