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… of age (corrected age) Weighed less than 2500 grams at birth and are under 2 months of age Have a weakened immune …
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… after use. How should I take a child’s temperature? From birth to age 5, the most common way to take a temperature is …
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… brain and spinal cord. It can cause problems with muscle control and strength, vision, balance, feeling, and … the disease. (This is called disease-modifying therapy.) To control specific symptoms. You may find it hard to decide … and stiff, mechanical movements ( spasticity ) or uncontrollable shaking ( tremor ). These problems may make …
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… part of the eye between the cornea and the iris. The iris controls the amount of light that enters the eye by opening … muscles to change the size of the pupil. These muscles can control the amount of light entering the eye by making the … part of the eye between the cornea and the iris. The iris controls the amount of light that enters the eye by opening …
Medical tests
… vein. A substance called antidiuretic hormone (ADH) partly controls serum osmolality. Water constantly leaves your body … in the blood. This may be caused by problems such as poorly controlled diabetes . Damage to the kidneys. This can cause … vein. A substance called antidiuretic hormone (ADH) partly controls serum osmolality. Water constantly leaves your body …
Medical tests
… prediabetes or diabetes. The A1c test checks the long-term control of blood glucose levels in people with diabetes. … who has diabetes to have information about the long-term control of blood sugar levels. The A1c test result does not … prediabetes or diabetes. The A1c test checks the long-term control of blood glucose levels in people with diabetes. …
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… Why are medicines for ADHD used? Medicines are used to help control the symptoms of ADHD. Symptoms include: Trouble … used to treat ADHD. Non-stimulants may also be used to help control symptoms. How do they work? Medicines for ADHD … Why are medicines for ADHD used? Medicines are used to help control the symptoms of ADHD. Symptoms include: Trouble …
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… completely in 6 to 12 months. If you do not recover your control over urination in the first few months or year after … may help. Chronic incontinence is long-term difficulty controlling urine. Treatment is based on the type of … completely in 6 to 12 months. If you do not recover your control over urination in the first few months or year after …
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… there is currently no cure for PSP, some symptoms may be controlled with medicines. Working with physiotherapists, … "alien limb" can occur in which the person has trouble controlling the movement of a limb. Although there is no … there is currently no cure for PSP, some symptoms may be controlled with medicines. Working with physiotherapists, …
Medications
… so that they open up and you can breathe more easily. Controlling symptoms of breathing problems can decrease time … or trouble breathing, call 9-1-1 . Otherwise, call a poison control center right away. US residents can call their local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call …