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… with Bobby for taking your toy." Encouraging the child to use language to express himself or herself. Say, "Use your words, don't bite." Teaching your child empathy, … Pope MD - Pediatrics Donald Sproule MDCM, CCFP - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Susan C. Kim …
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… or white blood cells or clotting cells. Stem cells can be used to treat a limited number of conditions, such as … inside the cord can be saved, or banked, for possible later use. The blood is drawn from the umbilical cord after the … Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kirtly Jones MD - …
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… page: Overview Overview Teeth whitening uses a bleaching product or an abrasive to make teeth … gives you or with a kit you buy at a store. The chemical used to bleach teeth is generally carbamide peroxide. … Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Martin J. Gabica …
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… get on your head. Pubic lice are also called "crabs" because they look like tiny crabs . Millions of people get pubic … It's rare to get pubic lice from a toilet seat. That's because lice can't live more than a day or two away from a human … away without treatment. There are several over-the-counter medicines that kill pubic lice. There are also prescription …
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… Overview Lumbar spinal fusion is surgery to join, or fuse, two or more vertebrae in the low back. The surgery is … obtained from a bone bank. Or sometimes human-made bone is used. The bone is used to make a bridge between vertebrae … Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito MD …
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… your spinal cord or nerve roots being squeezed. This can cause back pain and numbness or weakness in one or both legs. … your leg may feel tight or weak. You may even limp. What causes it? Spondylolisthesis may be caused by problems with … Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine E. Gregory …
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… that can't be cured by antifungal yeast infection medicines. footnote 1 If your doctor recommends boric acid … stores. The amount of boric acid needed and how long you use it depends on the type of infection you have. Follow the instructions on the package. You may find it easier to use boric acid capsules at bedtime. If you are pregnant, do …
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… Mini-Pill On this page: Overview Overview Mini-pills are used to prevent pregnancy. They release a regular dose of a … your period. How well do they work? In the first year of use: When mini-pills are taken exactly as directed , fewer … to tell your doctor about any health problems you have or medicines you take. He or she can help you choose the birth …
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… Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Brian D. O'Brien MD - Internal Medicine Adam Husney … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the Terms of …
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… The following types of dental X-rays are commonly used. The X-rays use small amounts of radiation. Bitewing. These X-rays show … Staff Medical Review: Patrice Burgess MD - Family Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Martin J. Gabica …
