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… inside the car and other factors could cause long-lasting injury—or death—in a matter of minutes. Keeping the car … Ages 12 to 24 Months Growth and Development, Newborn Head Injury, Age 3 and Younger Health and Safety, Ages 2 to 5 … Children Citations Canadian Paediatric Society Injury Prevention Committee (2020). Keep your young child …
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… Toe, Foot, and Ankle Problems, Non-Injury Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: … Toe, Foot, and Ankle Problems, Non-Injury Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: …
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… seizures are caused by bursts of electrical activity in the brain that are not normal. Seizures may cause problems with …
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… neural tube is the part of a growing baby that becomes the brain and spine. NTDs happen when this tube does not close completely and the brain or spine are not fully formed. The most common NTDs … bifida: when the spine does not close Anencephaly: when the brain and skull are missing some parts Some NTDs cause …
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… Mumps can cause encephalitis, an inflammation of the brain, that can lead to seizures or brain damage. About 1 in 20 people with mumps get mumps meningitis, an infection of the lining of the brain. Mumps can also cause temporary deafness. Permanent …
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… low humidity. High altitude. Chemical fumes. Smoke. Injury to the nose, such as: Hitting or bumping the nose. … tool asks the right questions for you. Have you had a head injury in the past 24 hours? Yes Head injury in past 24 hours No Head injury in past 24 hours Have …
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… or limb carefully so that removal attempts do not cause injury. To free a trapped digit or limb stuck in an object: … or limb carefully so that removal attempts do not cause injury. To free a trapped digit or limb stuck in an object: …
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… also known as MS, affects the central nervous system—the brain and spinal cord. Multiple sclerosis can affect muscle …
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… If the X-ray is being taken because of a possibly serious injury to your neck or back, a radiologist will look at the … before taking others. This is done to prevent causing more injury. If you have a neck brace (cervical collar) in place, … or painful. This is more likely if you have an injury. Risks There is always a slight chance of damage to …
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… of a torn meniscus . A meniscus tear is a common knee joint injury. Surgeons who perform meniscectomies ( orthopedic … To Expect Rehabilitation (rehab) varies depending on the injury, the type of surgery, your surgeon's preference, and … involves rehabilitation. But rehab varies depending on the injury, the type of surgery, and your doctor's preference. …
