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… found in birds and mammals worldwide. The infection is caused by a parasite called Toxoplasma gondii . It infects … concerns about the quality of the water in their community should consult with their health care provider about whether they should be treating their drinking water or using bottled …
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… are awake at night. Starting at about 30 to 32 weeks, you should feel your baby move several times a day. Babies … Staff Medical Review: Elizabeth T. Russo MD - Internal Medicine Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Rebecca Sue … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means …
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… Teach your child that their body belongs to them. Nobody should touch them without their permission. Model asking for … PhD - Psychology, Behavioral Health Lesley Ryan MD - Family Medicine Donald Sproule MDCM, CCFP - Family Medicine Current … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means …
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… to affect the course of the disease are disease-modifying medicines, such as interferon beta. Other types of treatment should not replace these medicines if you are a candidate … and trauma. Viral infection while at a young age that causes a permanent, partial breakdown in the immune system. …
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… What you eat doesn't increase the inflammation that causes your disease. But some types of foods, such as … on the low-FODMAP diet, there's a long list of foods you should try not to eat. It includes some fruits (apples, … Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Arvydas D. …
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… On this page: Overview Overview A CVAD should be flushed as often as your doctor tells you, to keep … if you need to flush more than one lumen. Flushing the line Use an alcohol swab to rub the cap of the line you want to … Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito MD …
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… is not completely removed, it may come back. The doctor uses medicine to numb the area around the cancer. Then the doctor … probably go home soon after. You may have a scar. The scar should fade with time. The tissue that was removed will be …
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… On this page: Overview Overview What causes abdominal gas in babies? Some people have problems … lying on their backs. Until the first birthday, babies should always sleep on their backs to reduce the risk for … or her back after feeding. If your child's doctor suggests medicine to reduce gas, use it exactly as prescribed. …
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… leaking out of blood vessels. Albumin also helps carry some medicines and other substances through the blood and is … out if your diet contains enough protein. Help find the cause of swelling of the ankles or belly or of fluid … has a different range for what's normal. Your lab report should show the range that your lab uses for each test. The …
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… be recommended. In most cases, you are allowed to take your medicines with water the morning of the test. Do not eat … you have this test. How It Is Done A health professional uses a needle to take a blood sample, usually from the arm. … has a different range for what's normal. Your lab report should show the range that your lab uses for each test. The …
