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… his or her major organs are not fully formed. This can cause health problems. Your infant may not respond well to … beyond gestational age. New England Journal of Medicine , 358(16): 1672–1681. Carlo WA (2011). Prematurity … Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah Marshall MD - Family Medicine Anne C. Poinier MD - Internal Medicine Kathleen …
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… with them into adulthood. In general, anything that may cause children fear and anxiety can cause stress. This can … praying, or yoga. Laugh. Laughter really can be the best medicine. You can be a good role model in this area by … Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine David A. Brent MD …
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… to you or a loved one. It may threaten someone's life or cause serious injury. It can be a one-time event, like a … PhD - Psychology, Behavioral Health Lesley Ryan MD - Family Medicine Donald Sproule MDCM, CCFP - Family Medicine Current as of: October 20, 2022 Author: Healthwise …
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… enters the eye by opening and closing the pupil. The iris uses muscles to change the size of the pupil. These muscles … Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Current as of: October 12, 2022 Author: Healthwise …
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… less is found in the urine. Kidney problems can cause high or low levels of phosphate in the urine. High … Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Alan C. Dalkin MD - Endocrinology Current as of: …
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… guide your child's future treatment, comfort, and care. Use these ideas to help with your planning. Talk with your … Review: John Pope MD - Pediatrics Lesley Ryan MD - Family Medicine Donald Sproule MDCM, CCFP - Family Medicine Current as of: March 27, 2023 Author: Healthwise …
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… problems. But long-term effects may depend on what caused the fluid buildup, how bad it gets, and how the baby … treatment is needed to reduce the fluid. This may include medicines, a lumbar puncture (sometimes called a spinal … John Pope MD - Pediatrics E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Christian G. …
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… stop the dizziness, fainting, and shortness of breath caused by a slow heart rate. A leadless pacemaker is a newer … if you have concerns. How is it put in place? You will get medicine before the procedure. It helps you relax and helps … Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine John M. Miller MD, FACC - Cardiology, …
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… the surgery. If you do need a transfusion, doctors can use your own blood. Many people consider this choice to … Primary Medical Reviewer E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Primary Medical Reviewer Anne C. Poinier MD - Internal Medicine Primary Medical Reviewer Adam Husney MD - Family …
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… well the thyroid gland is working. Ultrasound also may be used to check the four parathyroid glands that lie behind or … Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Matthew I. Kim MD - Endocrinology Current as of: …
