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… Cognitive Growth in Newborns On this page: Overview Overview Cognition is the ability to think, learn, and … during childhood. They allow a person to continue learning over their lifetime. Growth and …
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… and stiffness in the neck, shoulder, and hip area. The same medicines are used to treat both conditions. What causes it? … you start the medicine. Most of the time, symptoms improve quickly and go away 2 to 4 weeks after treatment starts. But … you start the medicine. Most of the time, symptoms improve quickly and go away 2 to 4 weeks after treatment starts. But …
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… usually break open, leak a clear fluid, and then crust over. They usually heal in 7 to 10 days. For some people, … or other symptoms. Treatment may include: Oral antiviral medicines. These can reduce pain and slightly improve … cold sore blisters, keep them home until the blisters scab over. Genital Herpes Adaptation …
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… Cholesterol and Triglycerides Tests On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It … blood test. In most cases, you are allowed to take your medicines with water the morning of the test. Fasting is not … feel nothing at all from the needle. Or you might feel a quick sting or pinch. Risks There is very little chance of …
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… Laryngoscopy On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Test Overview Laryngoscopy is an examination that lets your … to drive or get home on your own. Tell your doctor ALL the medicines and natural health products you take. Some may …
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… Martha's Story: A Voice for Recovery On this page: Martha's Story Martha's Story Over coffee, Martha explains how severe depression left her … she needed to get provincial assistance to help pay for her medicines. "I realized what it meant to be on the margins of …
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… HIV and Fatigue On this page: Topic Overview Topic Overview Feeling tired is common if you have HIV, especially … more of the following: Having the virus itself Taking HIV medicines Taking other medicines, including those for pain, …
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… Breathing Devices for Sleep Apnea and Snoring On this page: Overview Overview Several oral devices have been tested to help treat … devices can be uncomfortable, people tend not to use them over the long term. Damage to teeth, soft tissues in the …
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… Electronystagmography (ENG) On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It … For a few days before the test you may be asked to avoid: Medicines that help your vertigo. Check with your doctor … or back problem to get worse during the test because of the quick body movements that are done. Results Normal Test …