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… Positron Emission Tomography (PET) On this page: Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done … of some cancers, especially lymphoma or cancers of the head and neck, brain, lung, colon, or prostate. In its early … when a person has dementia symptoms at a young age (usually younger than 65). footnote 1 This is called amyloid imaging. …
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… example. Portion sizes Serve modest portions. Remember that younger children may eat smaller amounts than adults. … a meal to feel full. Replace sweet drinks with water. Encourage your child to drink water when he or she is thirsty. … a new food. Don't say "Clean your plate." Try not to manage your child's eating with comments such as "Clean your …
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… siblings for this attention. How can you help children manage conflict and jealousy? Preparing for a new baby An older … Sibling troubles often get more intense after the newborn stage. Why? It can take a few months for the older child to … For example, an older child may have more privileges than a younger child, such as being allowed to stay up later. Don't …
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… Craniosynostosis On this page: … is a problem with the skull that causes a baby's head to be oddly shaped. In rare cases it causes pressure on … soon, the baby's brain usually develops normally, but the head has an odd shape. This is what happens in most cases. …
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… The risk of thrombosis is increased in those: 45 years of age and older With a history of thrombosis With risk factors … Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not … muscles are affected. Other symptoms of tetanus may include headache, trouble swallowing, seizures, fever and sweating, …
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… The hepatitis A vaccine is given to those 6 months of age and older. Usually 2 doses are given at least 6 months … to Indigenous children and youth 6 months to 18 years of age. The vaccine is also provided free to people at high … and swelling where the vaccine was given. You may have headache, fatigue, fever, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. …
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… more common in young children. Most preschoolers and school-age children have not had it. If the virus spreads, children … could result in the baby developing anemia, or in a miscarriage or still birth, although this is rare Babies born to … of liquids to prevent dehydration Reduce fever, and relieve headache and joint pain with acetaminophen or ibuprofen …
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… Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Test On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is … of the prostate ( prostatitis ) or prostate cancer . An injury, a digital rectal examination, or sexual activity … of the prostate ( prostatitis ) or prostate cancer . An injury, a digital rectal examination, or sexual activity …
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… Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia On this page: … the anemia gets worse, you may: Feel weak, tired, and light-headed. Have pale skin. Have a sore, red tongue or bleeding … the anemia gets worse, you may: Feel weak, tired, and light-headed. Have pale skin. Have a sore, red tongue or bleeding …
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… Lumbar Spondylosis On this page: What is lumbar spondylosis? Spondylosis is age-related change of the bones (vertebrae) and discs of the … can range from mild to severe. What causes it? As your body ages, the discs between the bones of the spine become …
