Abortion
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Adoption
... counseling and evaluation based on a child's
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medical illness usually stops with the adoption of a healthy diet and treatment of the underlying
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Alcohol use
... , but other factors, including certain
medical conditions, some drugs, and genetic mutation s ... alcohol use . You may have lab tests to rule out
medical problems such as hormone imbalances. It is important to make sure that
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Allergic reactions
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Allergies
... blood testing for allergies is not good
medical practice. It can lead to unneeded and possibly ... It is not uncommon to see other allergic
medical problems like eczema and asthma in people ... use of the more effective medications to treat
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Alternative medicine
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Anaphylaxis
... is allergic to are called allergen s). It is a
medical emergency , in most cases. Anaphylaxis ... Anaphylactic Reaction Anaphylaxis is a
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Anesthetic
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Animal bites
... any doubt about the need for treatment , seek
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medical attention is needed for all deep puncture wounds ...
Bites
... illness or injury while awaiting the arrival of
medical aid. Proper early measures may be instrumental in ... Anytime a human bite has broken the skin , seek
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medical problems that increase your risk of complications ...
Bladder
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Blood pressure
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Brace
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Cardiology
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Chemical burn
... any type of chemical in his/her eye . This is a
medical emergency , and the child should receive immediate
medical care. Chemical burn s: First aid If a ... continuously flush the eyes with water Seek
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Chemotherapy
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Chest pain
... has many possible causes, all of which deserve
medical attention. The causes of chest pain fall into ... is sometimes difficult even for a doctor or other
medical professional to tell what is causing chest pain ... and tumor s may resemble other problems or
medical conditions. Always consult your child's ...
Chronic Pain
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Clinical Trials
... are research studies that test how well new
medical approaches work in people (see Question 1). ... patients that compare a new or different type of
medical care with the best treatment s currently ... CLINICAL TRIALS GROUP (ACTG): A group of U.S.
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Complement
... Medicine (NCCAM), is a group of diverse
medical and health care systems, practices, ... ... aren't traditionally part of conventional
medical approaches in the UK. Some people with arthritis ... or others who do not operate within mainstream
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Dermatology
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Dextrose
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Diagnose
... bleeds, and other questions about the patient's
medical history. If diagnose d in the early stages, ... you may want to add it to your personal
medical record. When diagnose d early (stage 0, stage ... examining the child, considering his or her
medical history, and reading the results of labor atory ...
Diagnosis
... health professionals. Diagnosis of asthma :
medical history holds clues During an assessment for ... valve stenosis begins with the patient's
medical history and a physical exam. Tests to confirm the ... of Tourette's disorder (TD) is based on a
medical history and the presence of tics . Diagnosis ...
Diet
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medical College, Heilogjiang, China to assess the role of ... of proper diet , exercise , management of other
medical conditions, giving up smoking and taking proper ...
Echocardiogram
... of your heart . A transducer, which is a
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Ellis
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Emergency
... of ordinary birth control pills. Emergency
medical technician: A person trained in the performance of the procedures required in emergency
medical care. You are most likely to find an EMT working ... a hospital responsible for the pro vision of
medical and surgical care to patients arriving at the ...
Emergency Medicine
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Emergencies
... Obstetrical emergencies are life-threatening
medical conditions that occur in pregnancy or during or after labor and delivery. Some of the
medical emergencies you may find helpful to review are: ... . Then, the health care provider will obtain your
medical history and will perform a physical examination ....
Endocrine
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medical informaion provided by licensed healthcare ... This program promotes research to reduce
medical problems from bone, blood , nervous system, ...
Enuresis
... are dry at night by the age of three and in
medical terms bed-wetting at night, called nocturnal ... continue to wet the bed, the condition is given a
medical namenocturnal enuresis . The problem is ... of urine during sleep. Enuresis is the
medical term for wetting, whether in the clothing during ...
Environmental Health
... any type of chemical in his/her eye . This is a
medical emergency , and the child should receive immediate
medical care. NIEHS: Stands for National Institute of ... Association of Dermatologists (BAD) British
medical Association (BMA) BMA sunbed report Cancer ...
Faint
... emotional stress ). Faint ing can have no
medical significance, or the cause can be a serious disorder. Therefore, treat loss of consciousness as a
medical emergency until the signs and symptoms are ... The symptoms of arrhythmias may resemble other
medical conditions or heart problems. Always consult ...
Fetus
... defect when the mother has one of the following
medical conditions: 4 Diabetes Phenylketonuria (back ... one and two million. She should ask about
medical care which may help prevent the fetus from ... may develop birth defects or have specific
medical problems later in childhood. ...
First
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Foot Problems
... most common reason people need amputation as a
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Gallstone
... as cholelithotomy, gallstone removal is the
medical procedure that rids the gallbladder of ... remove the gallbladder . There are no successful
medical treatment s of gallstone s either to dissolve ... mechanism by which this occurs is debated by
medical experts, but the most widely accepted theory ...
Gastroenterology
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Hair
... Hair loss has few
medical complications, but several serious conditions can ... s. In some cases, body hair is increased by a
medical problem, which can be a serious one. There are ... only and is not a substitute for professional
medical advice. Hair loss in women most often ...