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… Orchiopexy for Undescended Testicle On this page: Surgery Overview What … Sometimes a child needs a short hospital stay. The surgery for testicles that are just above the scrotum and for testicles that are low in the inguinal canal is usually …
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… Photodynamic Therapy for Age-Related Macular Degeneration On this page: Treatment … Overview Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a treatment for wet age-related macular degeneration (wet AMD). It is … sensitive to light. After treatment, avoid direct sunlight for 2 to 5 days. And when you have to be outdoors, wear dark …
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… Coverage for Hospice Palliative Care in Canada Hospice palliative care is paid for in different ways across Canada. If you are considering hospice palliative care, it is important for you and your family to find out how your care will be …
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… Caring for More Than One Baby On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Caring for More Than One Baby A pregnancy of two or more babies is …
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… Aspirin for Pain, Fever, and Inflammation On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Aspirin (such as Entrophen) relieves pain … Aspirin is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). For information about other NSAIDs, see non-steroidal …
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… Head Injuries in Children: Problems to Watch For On this page: Overview Related Information Overview What to watch for after a head injury A minor head injury is sometimes …
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… First Aid for Electrical Burns On this page: Overview Related Information Overview The first steps to take when a person is … changes. If the person is not responding, start CPR. For more information, see the topic Dealing With Emergencies …
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… First Aid for Chemical Burns On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Note : If a chemical has been swallowed … , call your local Poison Control Centre immediately for information on treatment. When you call the Poison …
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… Home Treatment for Second-Degree Burns On this page: Overview Related Information Overview For many second-degree burns , home treatment is all that is …
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… Tips for Exercising Safely When You Have Diabetes On this page: Getting Started Related Information Getting Started Before you start a new exercise program, talk to your doctor …