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… is roseola? Roseola (roseola infantum) is a mild illness caused by a virus . It is generally harmless and is most … spreads from infected people who don't show symptoms. If your child has roseola, keep him or her at home until there … and Younger Current as of: October 31, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Susan C. Kim MD - …
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… And in small amounts, caffeine is safe for the baby. It's a good idea to keep your caffeine intake below 300 mg a day. Limiting your caffeine intake is important because: More caffeine may be connected to a higher rate of … 467–468. Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah Marshall MD - Family …
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… positions. Lying in one position for a long time can cause pressure injuries (also called pressure sores). Pressure … treat and slow to heal. When pressure injuries don't heal well, they can cause problems such as bone, blood, and skin … Injuries Current as of: March 27, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family …
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… levels high during this test. Examples include alcohol use disorder , stress, obesity, kidney failure, pregnancy, … and uncontrolled diabetes. The night before the blood test, you will take a dexamethasone pill. The next morning, the … 8:00 a.m.), you will have a sample of your blood drawn. A health professional uses a needle to take a blood sample, …
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… lenses usually need to be replaced after 2 to 3 years of use. Soft contact lenses Soft (silicone hydrogel) lenses are … They provide sharp vision but do not correct astigmatism as well as hard lenses do. They take less time to get used to … and increases the risk of damaging the eye. Even though Health Canada has approved some of these lenses for 30-day …
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… The following types of dental X-rays are commonly used. The X-rays use small amounts of radiation. Bitewing. … used to check for decay between the teeth and to show how well the upper and lower teeth line up. They also show bone … the Doctor Current as of: December 19, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Patrice Burgess MD - Family …
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… in the schedule. People with memory problems may not adjust well to sudden changes in their routine. Structure the environment to improve memory. Use calendars, clocks, and bulletin boards with pictures of … Alertness Current as of: August 25, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… advance care planning Advance care planning means that you plan ahead for your future health care. Even if you're healthy, it's important to make … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means …
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… the eye from the inner corner toward the outer corner. Use large amounts of water. This prevents a substance in the eye from washing into the other eye. … in the Eye Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… the skin of the foot. It's the most common skin infection caused by a fungus. Athlete's foot can cause itching, peeling, … on the bottoms of the feet and between the toes. How do you get it? You can get athlete's foot by touching the foot … Alternifolia) Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Patrice Burgess MD - Family …
