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… children and adults with generalized epilepsy of unknown cause. In children and teens with juvenile myoclonic epilepsy, … torso, or facial muscles jerk rapidly as though they are being shocked. The body may jerk once or many times, on one … Epilepsy Current as of: August 25, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: John Pope MD - Pediatrics …
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… Activities to encourage your toddler to play Last updated August 14, 2013 Play may … puzzles, do these things with your toddler. It's also good to use your imagination during play. For example, suggest that …
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… the same "hit" of nicotine as with smoking. Do not begin to use an inhaler until you have stopped smoking. Here's how to … and follow the directions that came with the medicine as well as any directions your doctor gave you. Set up the … Smoking Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family …
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… Last updated August 14, 2013 Did you know skin-to-skin contact right after birth not only Helps baby latch on well to the breast, but it also strengthens a baby's immune … Bonding with your newborn VIDEO: Admission to postpartum - keeping your baby skin-to-skin VIDEO: Baby's feeding cues …
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… Actionset Overview Sjögren's syndrome (say "SHOH-grins") causes your body's defence, or immune, system to attack the … anti-inflammatory medicines if you have joint pain and swelling. These include ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) and … Syndrome Current as of: February 27, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family …
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… from the intestinal tract into the bloodstream. Find the cause of a child's failure to gain weight, especially when the … test. A D-xylose test can take a long time. It might be a good idea to bring something you can do quietly while you … 24 hours after you drink the sugar solution. Blood test A health professional uses a needle to take a blood sample, …
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… This is not a complete list of all ARBs. Why are ARBs used? ARBs are used for many heart and blood vessel … one medicine may keep another medicine from working well. Or you may get a side effect you didn't expect. … or pharmacist if all the medicines you take are safe. Other health problems. Before taking a medicine, be sure your …
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… thoughtful care and preparation. Food borne illness is caused by eating food contaminated with bacteria, viruses … Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli 0157:H7 and Campylobacter . Health Canada estimates there are about 4 million cases of … rare 145°F (63°C) Steak – medium 160°F (71°C) Steak – well done 170°F (77°C) Poultry 165°F (74°C) Fish 158°F …
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… Water fluoridation facts Last updated August 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 28 Download PDF Document English … water suppliers should make the test results available to users and the public. If you have a private/domestic well, … any adverse health effects, reproductive issues or developmental issues. However, as with any naturally occurring …
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… becomes a fetus instead becomes an abnormal growth in your uterus. Even though it isn't an embryo , this growth triggers symptoms of pregnancy. This tissue can cause serious problems in some cases. So a molar pregnancy … Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah Marshall MD - Family …
