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… Condition Basics What are head lice? Head lice are tiny insects that live close to …
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… Transmitted Infections Series What are pubic lice? Pubic lice are tiny insects that live on body hair, … area. They are also called crabs or crab lice. Pubic lice can also be found in chest …
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… Condition Basic What are pubic lice? Pubic lice are tiny insects that usually … the kind of lice that you can get on your head. Pubic lice are also called "crabs" … the kind of lice that you can get on your head. Pubic lice are also called "crabs" …
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… Condition Basics What are body lice? Body lice are tiny insects that can make a … spread by contact with a person who has body lice or with that person's clothes, bedding, …
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… Surgery Overview Surgeons often use phalangeal head resection to correct hammer, claw, and … part of one of the toe bones, the phalangeal head, so that the toe can lie flat. The … a hospital stay. How It Is Done Phalangeal head resection for hammer toe Phalangeal head …
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… Overview Almost all children will bump their heads, especially when they are babies or … is usually worse than the injury. Most head injuries in children are minor. Bumps, … local child or adult protective agency, police, or a health professional, such as a …
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… Your Symptoms Overview Most injuries to the head are minor. Bumps, cuts, and scrapes on the head and face usually heal well and can be … local child or adult protective agency, police, or a health professional, such as a …
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… Condition Basics What is flat head syndrome? Flat head syndrome means that a baby's head is flat in the back or on one side. Most …
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… Condition Basics What is abusive head trauma? Shaken baby syndrome is brain … long-term problems or even death. Abusive head trauma often occurs when a parent or … it to the local child welfare office and police. How is abusive head trauma treated? A …
