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… any kind of sexual activity with another person involving oral, genital or anal contact can get HPV. Sexual …
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… the blood calcium level is too low, the parathyroid glands release more PTH. This causes the bones to release more calcium into the blood and reduces the amount of calcium released by the kidneys into the urine. Also, vitamin D is …
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… Children With Disabilities, Section on Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics, Bright Futures Steering Committee and … Children With Disabilities, Section on Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics, Bright Futures Steering Committee and …
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… caused by rheumatoid arthritis , including: Carpal tunnel release, which involves releasing or cutting a ligament in … and supplies feeling to the hand (median nerve). Tendon release, which may be used to treat abnormal bending of … caused by rheumatoid arthritis , including: Carpal tunnel release, which involves releasing or cutting a ligament in …
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… the affected muscle. Parts of the muscle are then cut to release the tightness. What To Expect After orthopedic … Muscles that make the hips turn toward the body (partial release of the hip adductor muscles). This surgery increases … risk. Muscles on the back of the thigh (partial hamstring release). These muscles control the tension in the thigh and …
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… their food allergen, IgE antibodies trigger a sudden, fast release of very large amounts of histamine and other … their food allergy. The child’s doctor may suggest an oral food challenge to confirm that a food allergy has been … prepare for the visit You may be asked to stop taking some medications before your visit. Ask the allergist’s clinic …
