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… Prostate Cancer, Advanced or Metastatic On this page: Health Tools Symptoms What Happens … metastatic prostate cancer? Prostate cancer is the abnormal growth of cells in the prostate gland . The prostate is part … you comfort, such as spending time outdoors or being with children. A cancer support group. Cancer support groups …
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… Endometrial (Uterine) Cancer On this page: Health Tools What Increases Your Risk … What is endometrial cancer? Endometrial cancer is the growth of abnormal cells in the lining of the uterus . The … you comfort, such as spending time outdoors or being with children. A cancer support group. Cancer support groups …
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… Self-Care Supplies On this page: Overview Overview More of your health care takes place … helpful first-aid supplies to have at home: Adhesive bandages, such as Band-Aids, in assorted sizes Adhesive tape, … Nail clippers Pillbox Scissors Thermometer If you have children younger than age 6, consider adding these: Bulb …
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… Child Safety: Washing Toys to Prevent Germs On this page: Overview Overview Washing and … especially in child care settings or other areas where many children are together. Store dirty toys in a bin that is out … This method is a good choice for surfaces that might be damaged by chemical disinfectants, such as some furniture. …
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… Fish Hook Injuries On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … organs of both sexes, you may need to go through this triage tool twice (once as "male" and once as "female"). This … Quick Tips: Safely Giving Over-the-Counter Medicines to Children More self-care Removing a Fish Hook Preparing For …
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… Whooping Cough (Pertussis) On this page: … . The illness can be dangerous in older adults and young children, especially babies who aren't old enough to have … in babies. This is a slight pause in breathing. Later-stage symptoms happen after 1 or 2 weeks and can last for 10 …
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… Pulse Measurement On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is … after resting 10 minutes) in beats per minute, according to age. Many things can cause changes in your normal heart … level Beats per minute (bpm) Babies to age 1: 100–160 Children ages 1 to 10: 70–120 Children ages 11 to 17: 60–100 …
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… breast cancer, and one of them was diagnosed before age 50, your family history is stronger and your risk of … will happen in your case. Out of 100 women who are at average risk , about 13 will get breast cancer sometime during … now and think about surgery later, after they have had children and have finished breastfeeding. What does it mean …
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… Efavirenz - Oral On this page: Uses Other Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions … drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). In children, the dosage is also based on weight. It is very … fast/pounding/irregular heartbeat, bulging eyes, unusual growth in the neck/thyroid known as a goiter) signs of a …
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… Try to get your child to stop by four or five years of age - before permanent teeth come in. To help your child to … can lead to tooth decay. Also, honey should not be given to children under 12 months of age … Using soothers and stopping when its time …