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Dental Sealants

… of bacteria that sticks to teeth. The bacteria in plaque use sugars in food to make acids. These acids can damage the tooth's surface and cause tooth decay. The sealant is put on the chewing surfaces … Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine Arden …
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Caring for a Babys Nails

… Your baby's nails can be clipped when he or she is asleep. Use the same precautions. General guidelines for nail care include the following: Use a small clipper or scissor with a rounded cutting … Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine John Pope MD - …
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Hepatitis C Your Risk for Cirrhosis

… Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine W. Thomas London … 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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Breastfeeding Waking Your Baby

… Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah Marshall MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine John Pope MD - … 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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Taking Care of Yourself When Your Child Is Sick

… Susan C. Kim MD - Pediatrics Brian D. O'Brien MD - Internal Medicine Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine John Pope MD - … 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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Eyeglass Prescriptions

… another to make up for irregularities in the cornea that cause astigmatism . Convex lenses or bifocals refocus the … Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Anne C. Poinier MD - Internal Medicine Christopher … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means …
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Constipation Keeping Your Bowels Healthy

… Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Current … 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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Complications of Enlarged Prostate

… This results in a complete inability to urinate. It can cause kidney damage, which may be reversed if the problem is … the bladder (chronic urinary retention, or CUR). This causes urine to remain in the bladder after urination … Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine J. Curtis Nickel …
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Subclinical Hyperthyroidism

… Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine David C.W. Lau … 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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Urinary Obstruction in Children

… This increases the risk of bladder and kidney infections. Causes of urinary obstructions in children include: Kidney stones . Kidney stones are caused by the buildup of minerals in the kidneys. An … Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Susan C. Kim MD - …