4336 results found
Health topics
… is more common. This manipulation and immobilization procedure is repeated every 1 to 2 weeks for 2 to 4 months, … the tight Achilles tendon . This is usually an outpatient procedure. The Ponseti method works well if it is started … doctor may suggest surgery. The most common surgical procedures are to lengthen or release the tight soft-tissue …
Health topics
… have finished eating. Your baby will feed and go back to sleep easier if they are calm. As your baby wakes up for … learns new skills like chewing and using a spoon. Diaper changes You may be surprised at the number of diapers your … babies. They also tend to have stools more often. Sleep patterns Sleep habits are influenced by a baby's …
Medications
… of quick-relief inhalers) This medication may rarely cause abnormal changes in skin color (hypopigmentation). Dark-skinned … of quick-relief inhalers) This medication may rarely cause abnormal changes in skin color (hypopigmentation). …
Medications
… and blindness. Ranibizumab works by slowing the growth of abnormal new blood vessels in the eye and decreasing leakage … on one side of the body, trouble speaking, sudden vision changes, confusion) symptoms of a heart attack (such as … and blindness. Ranibizumab works by slowing the growth of abnormal new blood vessels in the eye and decreasing leakage …
Health topics
… (or the postpartum period). Your body goes through many changes as you recover. These changes are different for … weeks after childbirth. Take it easy on yourself. Try to sleep when your baby does. Ask another adult to be with you … at the same time, you may feel exhausted from a lack of sleep and your new responsibilities. Many women get the "baby …
Health topics
… The child seems to be tiring out. The child seems very sleepy or confused. Moderate trouble breathing means: The … It's becoming hard to breathe with activity. Heartbeat changes can include: A faster or slower heartbeat than is … Tar will likely peel off after a few days as the skin cells below the tar flake off normally. Wash and treat the …
HealthLinkBC files
… germs. Your baby’s immune system is made of organs and cells that work together to protect them. Two important … parts of the immune system are antibodies and memory cells. Antibodies help kill harmful germs. Memory cells help the immune system respond quickly to an infection …
Health topics
… levels. Fat-soluble vitamins These are stored in the body's cells. They are not passed out of the body as easily as … enzyme needed for protein metabolism; helps make red blood cells. Meat, fish, poultry, vegetables, fruits. Folate … acid) Part of an enzyme needed for making DNA and new cells, especially red blood cells. Leafy green vegetables …
Medications
… multiple myeloma). It works by slowing or stopping cancer cell growth. Other Uses This section contains uses of this … Not eating before your treatment may help relieve vomiting. Changes in diet and lifestyle, such as eating several small … tiredness, unusual/sudden weight gain) drowsiness trouble sleeping mental/mood changes (such as anxiety, confusion, …
Medical tests
… markers (called antigens ) on the surface of red blood cells. Blood type tests may also be done to see if two … one of four blood types: A, B, AB, or O. If your red blood cells have: The A antigen. You have type A blood. The liquid … the antibodies in your plasma will destroy the donor blood cells. This is called a transfusion reaction, and it occurs …
