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… or when held Can move or shuffle on belly and then crawl Takes first steps and walks alone, between 8 and 18 months …
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… added to the expander to help stretch the skin. This may take several months. When the right size is reached, the expander is taken out and an implant is put in. The nipple and the … 1 to 2 weeks to help stretch the skin and muscle. This may take several months. When the muscle and skin are stretched …
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… all the non-prescription and prescription medicines you take. Talk to your doctor about any concerns you have … and then put on a bandage. How It Feels The blood sample is taken from a vein in your arm. An elastic band is wrapped … very little chance of a problem from having a blood sample taken from a vein. You may get a small bruise at the site. …
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… Medicines Name of medicine How much and how often to take it What to watch for Do I need surgery or another … Medicines Name of medicine How much and how often to take it What to watch for Do I need surgery or another …
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… , typically with general anesthesia . The surgery usually takes 3 to 5 hours. An overnight stay is not usually … , typically with general anesthesia . The surgery usually takes 3 to 5 hours. An overnight stay is not usually …
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… transplantation (PBSCT). With PBSCT, the stem cells are taken from your blood. The growth factor G-CSF may be used … can occur after a stem cell transplant. You will need to take antibiotics for several months to prevent infection. Your immune system may take 1 to 2 years or longer to recover after a transplant. …
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… your community unless local authorities tell you to. Don't take potassium iodide (KI) tablets unless local authorities … doctor says that it's okay. These can harm you if you don't take them the right way. They help protect your thyroid … your community unless local authorities tell you to. Don't take potassium iodide (KI) tablets unless local authorities …
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… core stability exercises can be simple to do. But they take some practice. And it's important to do them the right … with your diaphragm helps your lungs expand so that they take in more air. Your diaphragm is the large muscle that … core stability exercises can be simple to do. But they take some practice. And it's important to do them the right …
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… an echocardiogram. If you have symptoms, you may need to take medicine to lower your blood pressure and reduce your … or by problems that run in families. What you can do is take good care of your heart by living a heart-healthy … an echocardiogram. If you have symptoms, you may need to take medicine to lower your blood pressure and reduce your …
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… of the day. And our schedules often determine when we can take the time to exercise and when we can't. Which part of … activity, and then never use them again. It's usually a mistake to think that you will keep up with a particular sport … of the day. And our schedules often determine when we can take the time to exercise and when we can't. Which part of …
