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… of tissue in the drainage angle of the eye is removed, creating an opening. The opening is partially covered with a … Trabeculectomy is not the first surgery used for treating children who have childhood glaucoma . How Well It … surgery or other treatments for glaucoma. Trabeculectomy is less likely to be successful in: Children who have …
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… is bound to a protein called thyroxine-binding globulin. Less than 1% of the T4 is free. Free thyroxine affects … T3 in the blood is attached to thyroxine-binding globulin. Less than 1% of the T3 is unattached. Free triiodothyronine … is bound to a protein called thyroxine-binding globulin. Less than 1% of the T4 is free. Free thyroxine affects …
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… Complications and death are most common in infants less than 12 months of age and adults. Complications of … can protect against measles infections or make the illness less severe. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #63 …
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… any vaccine. There is an extremely rare possibility, less than 1 in a million, of a life-threatening allergic … 5 years of age with most infections occurring in children less than 2 years of age. Hib can cause serious and …
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… medicines , other heart medicines, and antibiotics. Less common causes include blood imbalances, such as low … Palpitations, an uncomfortable awareness of the heart beating rapidly or irregularly. Dizziness or … Palpitations, an uncomfortable awareness of the heart beating rapidly or irregularly. Dizziness or …
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… fetal alcohol syndrome, or FAS ) in the child at birth. But less severe effects, such as behaviour or learning problems, … health. And there's no treatment that can make the effects less severe. Alcohol and Drug Use … fetal alcohol syndrome, or FAS ) in the child at birth. But less severe effects, such as behaviour or learning problems, …
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… cushioned by small, spongy discs. When these discs are healthy, they act as shock absorbers for the spine and keep … This is done through a smaller incision. It causes less damage to surrounding tissue. Minimally invasive … special tools through the incisions, such as cutting or heating devices or lasers. These tools can cut or destroy …
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… injury? Yes Elbow injury No Elbow injury How old are you? Less than 5 years Less than 5 years 5 years or older 5 years … more serious. Your health habits and lifestyle , such as eating and exercise habits, smoking, alcohol or drug use, … more serious. Your health habits and lifestyle , such as eating and exercise habits, smoking, alcohol or drug use, …
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… from person to person. It is usually about 20% to 30% less than the highest IOP you've had. When the tonometry … from person to person. It is usually about 20% to 30% less than the highest IOP you've had. When the tonometry …
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… heel pad) that cushion the feet. Skin becomes thinner and less elastic and may get injured or infected more easily. … heel pad) that cushion the feet. Skin becomes thinner and less elastic and may get injured or infected more easily. …
