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… or around a bone. See if your bones are positioned properly after treatment for a fracture or dislocation, such as after placing a cast or splint on an arm or leg. An X-ray also may be done after a doctor places a device such as a pin or an …
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… uses a special camera to take pictures of the testicles after a radioactive tracer builds up in testicular tissues … may be used to support the testicles under the scanner. After the tracer is injected, the camera will scan for … or stool within a day. So be sure to flush the toilet right after you use it, and wash your hands well with soap and …
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… problems. Babies born with PKU need to start treatment soon after birth. What causes it? Phenylketonuria (PKU) is passed … If phenylketonuria (PKU) is not found and treated soon after birth, symptoms usually start to appear within a few months after birth. (It takes time for the phenylalanine to build …
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… talk to a lactation consultant while you are pregnant. After your baby is born, it is helpful to have one-on-one … you may need to stimulate him or her to finish the feeding. After a while, you will learn your baby's patterns and will … or her back to help him or her let out any swallowed air. After the baby burps, offer the breast again. Sometimes a …
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… in snow or has turned to ice. It is important to note that after a bloom has ended cyanobacteria can still persist in … and respiratory systems. Symptoms are visible shortly after exposure. Others affect the liver and it takes days … that you rinse your body with clean water immediately after exposure to contaminated water. Rinsing is recommended …
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… to person is by direct contact if hands are not cleaned after going to the bathroom and before preparing or eating … to others in the home: Wash your hands often, especially after going to the bathroom, after touching infected areas and before preparing and …
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… a soft cloth to clean your baby's gums. Start a few days after birth, and do this until the first teeth come in. … are chewable tablets that colour any plaque that remains after brushing. You can get these tablets at most … You can encourage your child to brush the toy's teeth after brushing their own teeth. Set a good example. Brush …
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… it can happen anytime between 6 months of age and 7 years. After age 3, children's joints and ligaments gradually grow … If your child can move the arm normally without pain soon after treatment, a sling or a splint is not needed. How can … nursemaid's elbow again, especially in the first few weeks after being injured. Be careful in how you hold or lift your …
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… cut, or chapped skin on your hands. Change your gloves after each use. Wash your hands immediately after removing your gloves. Wash your hands and other skin surfaces immediately after they come in contact with blood or body fluids. Always …
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… processing, or when it is prepared. You may have become ill after eating meat or eggs that weren't cooked enough or by … lasts more than 1 or 2 days. You are not feeling better after 1 week of home treatment. How can you prevent … of washing your hands often. This is especially important after you use the bathroom, after you change a baby's …