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… Thumb-Sucking: Helping Your Child Stop Actionset Overview Many infants and young … continue past the age of 4 or 5. Prolonged thumb-sucking can lead to serious dental and speech problems. By using … a reminder not to suck the thumb. If your child is insecure, has any emotional problems, or is under stress and …
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… that this product is safe, effective, or appropriate for you. This information is not individual medical advice and … the amount of HIV in your body so your immune system can work better. This lowers your chance of getting HIV … your risk of heart disease such as high blood pressure, diabetes, or high cholesterol levels. Before having surgery, …
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… that this product is safe, effective, or appropriate for you. This information is not individual medical advice and … Also tell your doctor if you are taking other drugs that can slow down your heartbeat or affect heart rhythm (such as … infection (including hepatitis and tuberculosis) diabetes fainting certain eye problems (macular edema, …
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… that this product is safe, effective, or appropriate for you. This information is not individual medical advice and … in patients (especially if overweight) while using similar types of medication (nucleoside analogs such as didanosine … In patients with kidney disease, adefovir dipivoxil can cause kidney problems. Tell your doctor right away if …
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… considered capable to give consent. A health care provider can accept consent from the child and provide health care … schools. Children may also get vaccines at a health unit, youth clinic, doctor's office or pharmacy. In all of these settings, a child can consent to the vaccine on their own behalf if the health …
Medical tests
… a test that measures and records the electrical activity of your brain. Special sensors called electrodes are attached … Changes from the normal pattern of electrical activity can show certain conditions, such as seizures . Why It Is … Done An EEG may be done to: Check for epilepsy and see what type of seizures are occurring. EEG is the most useful and …
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… My Low Back Problem? On this page: What does this tool help you learn? What do the results tell you? What's next? What … or weakness, talk to your doctor about what steps you can take. If surgery is unlikely to help, you can still take action to reduce and control your symptoms. …
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… that this product is safe, effective, or appropriate for you. This information is not individual medical advice and … This medication has a risk for abuse and addiction, which can lead to overdose and death. This medication may also … breathing problems (such as asthma, emphysema, sleep apnea) diabetes a certain eye problem (glaucoma) heart problems …
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… Overview No one is immune to having a back injury. Whether you have a strong back or have hurt your back before, it is … mechanics is far less than the days, weeks, or months it can take to heal from a back injury. How can I lift without hurting my back? Follow these basic rules …
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… that this product is safe, effective, or appropriate for you. This information is not individual medical advice and … pain yellowing eyes/skin dark urine This medication can weaken your immune system/increase the risk of infection … infection (including hepatitis and tuberculosis) diabetes certain eye problems (macular edema, uveitis) heart …