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… an infant is a challenging experience. Learn ways to ensure you and your baby thrive in the first year. Bonding with Your Newborn Colic Crib Safety Infant Crying NICU: …
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… to treat eczema is narrowband UVB. During phototherapy, you may stand in a booth that contains light tubes that give off UV light. Or you may have treatment with a smaller device if you have eczema in a limited area. Treatment is usually …
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… or other therapies. Detect signs of disease and refer you to other health providers, when appropriate. Administer … Fill prescriptions for eyeglasses and contact lenses. Help you select appropriate eyeglass frames and measure the eyes … eye disease. They may observe signs of disease and refer you to an ophthalmologist. In some provinces, optometrist's …
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… not the healthy part of the nail. It is done in a clinic or your doctor's office. Either the entire nail (avulsion) or … can be removed. This procedure is almost always painless. Your doctor will first place cloth adhesive tape on the … The ointment softens the nail over the next 7 to 10 days. You must keep the nail and dressing dry during this time. …
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… and how severe it is. Allergic rhinitis is: Intermittent if you have symptoms fewer than 4 days a week or fewer than 4 weeks a year. Persistent if you have symptoms 4 or more days a week and 4 or more weeks a year. Mild if your symptoms do not affect your sleep, daily activities, …
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… tests have first shown moderate to severe anemia. If you are Rh-sensitized and you are carrying an Rh-positive fetus, your immune system can attack the fetus's red blood cells. …
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… updated November 1, 2016 One way to see how much progress you’re making in your physical activity is to measure the amount of effort it … time, the amount of effort it takes should decrease. Once you’ve reached this point, you can gradually move on to more …
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… surgery is not commonly used. But it can be an option if you still don't ovulate after you lose weight and try fertility medicines. Ovarian … or other small incisions in the pelvic area. What To Expect You will likely go home the same day and can do your normal …
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… part on the type of tear and how bad the tear is. Work with your doctor to plan a rehabilitation (rehab) program that helps you regain as much strength and flexibility in your knee as possible. Your rehab program probably will …
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… that can range from mild to severe. What causes it? As your body ages, the discs between the bones of the spine … worse in the morning and get better throughout the day. You may also have a headache. If bony growths are pushing against a nerve root or the spinal cord , you may have numbness, tingling, weakness, or an aching, …