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… to make magnified images, or pictures, of the back of your eye . This includes the retina. It's the part of the eye that's most responsible for your vision. Common imaging methods include: Colour and … black-and-white photography. A camera magnifies the back of your eye and makes pictures. Optical coherence tomography, …
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… progress, you may be able to do some of the exercises on your own. If you are concerned about falling, always have … If you begin to fall, you may use them for support. Put your feet together and your arms to your side. Hold this position for 30 seconds. …
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… oximeter is a device that checks to see how much oxygen your blood is carrying. Usually a small clip is put on the end of your finger. (Sometimes it's put on your toe or earlobe.) The device shines a light beam through …
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… fracture is a break in a small bone on the thumb side of your wrist. This is also called a navicular fracture. Of the eight carpal bones in your wrist, your scaphoid bone is the one most likely to break. It is …
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… diabetes and are planning to become pregnant, meet with your doctor. Things to discuss include: Your A1c goal, your medicine for diabetes, and your weight. Whether your …
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… positional plagiocephaly. Flat head syndrome doesn't hurt your baby. And in most children it goes away on its own when … usually minor. Most of the time it's covered by hair as your child grows. What causes it? The shape of a newborn's … can also lead to a flattened head. It's a problem with your baby's neck muscles. It causes the head to turn to one …
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… it means that the baby is having trouble breathing. If your baby was born early, the lungs may not be not strong … might be caused by an infection, such as pneumonia. Or your baby may just need a little extra time getting used to … the uterus. The doctor and nurses will do tests and watch your baby closely to find the cause of the problem. Your …
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… to do hand expression in the first three to four days after your baby is born is important. Hand expression of colostrum … for a few minutes after feeding gives extra stimulation to your breasts. Although this extra stimulation is not … and you can use a few drops of colostrum to encourage your baby to feed. This is helpful if your baby is not …
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… toenail can have a number of different causes. Cutting your toenail too short or rounding the edge of the nail can … that don't fit well can also cause an ingrown toenail. If your shoes are too tight, they might press the nail into the … into the skin. You can get an ingrown toenail if you hurt your toe, such as stubbing it. This can cause the nail to …
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… ligament. The MCL is a band of tissue on the inside of your knee. It connects your thigh bone to the bone of your lower leg. The MCL keeps the knee from bending inward. …
