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… Strabismus On this page: Related Information What is … Adults may develop strabismus from eye or blood vessel damage. Loss of vision, an eye tumour or a brain tumour, …
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… Quad Screening for Birth Defects On this page: Test Overview Health Tools Why It Is Done How It Is Done Results Related Information Test Overview The quad … A "positive" result means that there is a higher-than-average chance your baby has a birth defect. If the result is …
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… Swimmer's Ear (Otitis Externa) On this page: Related Information What is swimmer's ear? … is an inflammation or infection of the ear canal , the passage that leads from the outer ear to the eardrum. This …
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… Your Child and the Dentist On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Choosing a dentist A visit to … specialize in the care of infants', children's, and teenagers' teeth. They have 2 to 3 years more training to meet …
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… Depression in Older Adults On this page: Related Information What is depression? … person. Depression is very common. It affects people of all ages. If you think you may be depressed, tell your doctor. …
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… Child Safety: Preventing Falls On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Protecting your baby Each new learning stage for your baby requires you to pay more attention to …
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… Feeding Your Premature Infant On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Some premature babies can't be … after birth. If your baby was born before the gestational age of 32 to 34 weeks, he or she can't feed by mouth. The …
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… Dengue Fever On this page: Conditions Basics Related Information Conditions Basics What is dengue fever? … on children younger than 6 months. For older children up to age 12 years, use the lowest concentration available (10%). …
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… Staph Foodborne Illness On this page: Related Information What is staph foodborne … in dangerous amounts in foods that have no signs of spoilage, such as a bad smell. What causes it? Most people get …
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… High Blood Pressure in Children and Teens On this page: Related Information What is high blood … and what is high blood pressure depends on your child's age, sex, and height. The numbers change as your child …