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… Dengue Fever On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics … protection. DEET is not recommended for use on children younger than 6 months. For older children up to age 12 years, use the lowest concentration available (10%). …
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… Cholecystitis On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics … care units. In these cases, there are no gallstones. Problems from another severe illness, such as heart disease, … of time. Abdominal Pain, Age 11 and Younger Abdominal Pain, Age 12 and Older Gallstones …
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… how many are narrowed, and whether you have other health problems such as diabetes. Most of the time, bypass surgery … after surgery to help yourself stay healthy and prevent problems. Medicines and a healthy lifestyle—known as medical … medicines to prevent blood clots, lower cholesterol, and manage blood pressure. A heart-healthy lifestyle includes …
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… Classification of Spinal Cord Injuries On this page: Overview Overview Spinal cord … nerves (L1 through L5). Lumbar SCIs usually affect the hips and legs. Lumbar injuries can also affect bowel and … nerves (S1 through S5). Sacral SCIs usually affect the hips and legs. Injuries to the upper sacral area can also …
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… Mammogram On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is … from breast cancer. Your doctor may recommend testing at a younger age if you have risk factors for breast cancer. A … But doctors can't tell what kinds of cancer will cause problems, so all cancers are treated. This means that you …
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… Fulminant Hepatitis On this page: Overview Overview People who have … a liver transplant is the only life-saving option. People younger than age 40 who have fulminant hepatitis are more likely to …
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… Guaifenesin/Dextromethorphan/Decongestant - Oral On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … coughs from smoking, asthma, other long-term breathing problems (such as emphysema), or coughs with a lot of mucus, … have not been shown to be safe or effective in children younger than 6 years. Do not use this product to treat cold …
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… Proper Back Posture (Neutral Spine) On this page: Overview Overview Improper posture … (swayback) or too little curve (flat back) can result in problems. The right amount of curve is called the neutral … "Good posture" generally means your ears, shoulders, and hips are in a straight line. Think about your posture, …
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… Avulsion Fracture On this page: What is an avulsion … also may be damaged. This type of injury can happen in the hip, ankle, knee, heel, elbow, or pelvis. What causes it? An … need a splint or a cast. These fractures rarely cause any problems, such as pain or discomfort, after the injury …
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… explains the legal position of children under 19 years of age. One of the topics covered in the Infants Act is the … . What is "mature minor consent"? A child under the age of 19 is called a "minor". "Mature minor consent" is the … is for parents or guardians of children 12 years of age and younger to give consent for their child to be immunized. …
