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… such as: Diabetes. Pelvic surgery. Blood vessel disease. Injury to the pelvis, genitals, or spinal cord. Peyronie's disease . This is a curve in the penis …
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… Overview Common Office Injuries Using Ergonomics to Prevent Injury Self-Care Where to Go for Help … you can help prevent falls at work. Keep walkways clear of cords, clutter, and spills. Close drawers completely after … glare than other monitors. A chair that maintains normal spinal curvature. A supportive chair: Is adjustable, so that …
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… occur in people. The disease damages brain cells and the spinal cord. What are the symptoms of vCJD? Early symptoms of vCJD … made based on: Symptoms Tests on the fluid surrounding the spinal cord Brain images using MRI scans Recordings of the …
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… medicine directly into the area in your back around your spinal cord. This area is called the epidural space. An epidural … a small tube (epidural catheter) into the space around the spinal cord (epidural space). The epidural catheter is …
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… fluid that keeps them flexible. It also may be caused by an injury to the spine. The injury may cause tiny tears or … Nicotine and other toxins from smoking can keep your spinal discs from absorbing all the nutrients they need from … the vertebrae that forms a protective arch over the spinal cord. A procedure called a laminotomy removes some of the …
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… (vertebrae) don't form properly around part of the baby's spinal cord. Spina bifida can be mild or severe. The mild form is … most people mean when they say "spina bifida." Part of the spinal nerves push out of the spinal canal, and the nerves …
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… is inflammation of the lining around the brain and spinal cord. It's usually caused by an infection. The infection … people may inherit the tendency to get meningitis. Crowded living conditions. People in camps, daycare centres, …
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… of having CP. Gradually prepare your child for independent living. Usually teens have learned to use their talents and … It's done to increase range of motion. Surgery to treat spinal curves ( scoliosis ) or to prevent or treat hip … medicines directly into the fluid surrounding the spinal cord. Learn more Orthopedic Surgery for Cerebral Palsy …
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… my chest, skin-to-skin Tom would like to cut the umbilical cord I would like to breastfeed our baby as soon as possible … for everyone involved in your care to read Umbilical cord blood collection The blood from an umbilical cord contains stem cells, which can be used to treat a wide …
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… Hyperplasia (BPH) Care for an Indwelling Urinary Catheter Living With a Spinal Cord Injury Pregnancy Prostatitis Urinary Problems and …
