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… hearing tests for all babies born in hospitals. Talk to your doctor about whether your child has been or should be tested. Even if the newborn … a part of routine checkups. Some hearing problems can delay your child's speech and language development. Early …
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… satisfaction after a spinal cord injury. You may find that your old methods of finding satisfaction still work. Or maybe they no longer do. Doing sensual exercises with your partner may help you relax and focus more on the … and enjoyable and that gives both of you pleasure. Your level of injury will probably affect what you can do. …
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… Provincial laws and emergency medical practices ensure that your life comes first. If you have questions about organ donation, talk to your doctor, a trusted friend, or your faith leader. Most religions allow organ donation. How …
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… treatment may be temporary or permanent. Whether or not your cancer treatment will affect your fertility depends on many things, such as how many … get or the type of chemotherapy you have. Before you begin your cancer treatment, talk to your doctor to find out if …
Medical tests
… normal, it may be a sign of a poor diet (malnutrition). Your doctor may use the results of this test to make changes in your diet. He or she also may use the results to see how … fluids are working. Other health problems also may cause your levels to drop. You may need another blood test to be …
Medications
… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete information about this product and your specific health needs. Warning Panitumumab has caused …
Medications
… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete information about this product and your specific health needs. Warning This product must be …
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… can appear 15 to 50 years after you had polio. It affects your muscles and nerves, and it causes you to have weakness, … can help control symptoms and help you stay active. Your symptoms may not get worse for many years. Post-polio … weak. If you had polio, you may have gained back the use of your muscles. But the nerves that connect to the muscles …
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… from the legs, such as from venous insufficiency . Your veins have one-way valves that keep blood flowing … to pool, leading to these ulcers. Some things can increase your risk of venous skin ulcers. These include: Deep vein … area around the wound also may be more tender and red. Call your doctor when you first notice the signs of a venous skin …
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… atrioventricular (AV) node of the heart. Be sure to talk to your doctor before trying these. Your doctor can show you how to do these procedures safely. Your doctor may recommend that you do these while you lie …