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Newborn blood spot card screening

… with growth and reduce the risk of lung infections. Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA): SMA affects the nerves that control …
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Persons with lung conditions

… and cycling, can help improve: Shortness of breath Muscle endurance Mood Overall quality of life Useful resources COPD …
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Adenomyosis

… when the cells that normally line the uterus grow into the muscular tissue of the uterine wall. This can cause painful, … when the cells that normally line the uterus grow into the muscular tissue of the uterine wall. This can cause painful, …
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Sexual Reproductive Health

… by Age 15 Missed or Irregular Periods Missed Periods and Endurance Training Normal Menstrual Cycle Premenstrual …
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Iron and Your Health

… on a variety of factors, including how often they donate. Endurance athletes such as long-distance runners may need …
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Neurological Examination for Multiple Sclerosis

… section of the neurological examination. Coordination, strength, senses, and reflexes The doctor will look for … the gag reflex. Movement of the tongue. To evaluate muscle strength, the doctor will have you push with the arms and … section of the neurological examination. Coordination, strength, senses, and reflexes The doctor will look for …
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Spitting Up

… happens less often after the muscles of the esophagus , the muscular tube that connects the throat to the stomach, … happens less often after the muscles of the esophagus , the muscular tube that connects the throat to the stomach, …
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Creatine Kinase Test

… such as injury to muscles (including after surgery), muscular dystrophy , chronic kidney failure, or an infection … such as injury to muscles (including after surgery), muscular dystrophy , chronic kidney failure, or an infection …
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Johns Story Crossing the Smoke-Free Finish Line

… cross. When he crossed the line, he would be a non-smoker. Strength from others Hearing other people's success stories … either. Hearing their stories gave John the confidence and strength to go for his goal to quit smoking. John also took … cross. When he crossed the line, he would be a non-smoker. Strength from others Hearing other people's success stories …
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Cathys Story Dealing With Stress