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… different locations. This may result in permanent brain damage, physical disabilities or death. Even minor injuries to a baby's brain can cause lifelong problems. It is never okay to shake a baby or child. … difficulties Blindness and deafness Paralysis Behaviour problems Death How can I protect my baby from SBS? If your …
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… Cold Agglutinins Test On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is … levels of cold agglutinins generally do not cause serious problems. Sometimes, high levels of cold agglutinins can … levels of cold agglutinins generally do not cause serious problems. Sometimes, high levels of cold agglutinins can …
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… Grief: Helping Teens With Grief On this page: Overview Overview You may feel unsure of how to support … the urge to offer advice or to try to solve your teen's problems. Let your teen use their own problem-solving … the urge to offer advice or to try to solve your teen's problems. Let your teen use their own problem-solving …
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… Repair of Rectocele or Enterocele On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well … may develop if the lower pelvic muscles become damaged by labour, childbirth, or a previous pelvic surgery or … may develop if the lower pelvic muscles become damaged by labour, childbirth, or a previous pelvic surgery or …
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… Cortisol in Urine Test On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is … in a 24-hour sample of urine. The cortisol level may show problems with the adrenal glands or the pituitary gland . … this test. Why It Is Done A cortisol test is done to find problems of the pituitary gland or adrenal glands, such as …
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… Making the Most of Your Appointment On this page: Overview Preparing for Your Appointment Asking About … go to all appointments. Call your doctor if you are having problems. It's also a good idea to know your test results … health, and be sure to contact your doctor if you have any problems or symptoms that concern you. Follow-up care is a …
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… HIV: Stages of Infection On this page: Overview Overview The … Health Organization (WHO) classifies HIV infection into 4 stages: footnote 1 WHO stages of HIV infection Stage 1 (HIV …
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… Clofarabine - Injection On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … professional. Drink plenty of fluids to prevent serious problems due to dehydration. Dosage is based on your medical … erythrodysesthesia). You can prevent or reduce these problems by protecting your hands and feet from a great deal …
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… Preventing Falls in Older Adults On this page: Overview Overview Every year, … If you wear bifocal or progressive lenses, you may have problems as you step off curbs or climb stairs. See about … (MS) Osteoporosis Stroke Vision Loss Evaluation Vision Problems: Living With Poor Eyesight Current as of: …
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… Flurazepam - Oral On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … or other drugs that can cause drowsiness or breathing problems (especially opioid medications such as codeine, … ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details. Before …
