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… Condition Basics What is cradle cap? Cradle cap is an oily, yellow scaling or …
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… Dangerous plant species series What are death cap mushrooms? Death cap mushrooms ( Amanita phalloides ) are … they can cause liver failure and death. Death cap mushrooms can be yellow, green or white …
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… Overview Cervical caps (FemCap) are no longer approved by Health … pregnancy. It's called a barrier method of birth control. This is because it keeps the …
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Topic Overview What are the most common skin conditions in newborns? It's very common for newborns to have rashes or other skin problems. Some of them have long names that are hard to say and sound …
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… serious illnesses, such as measles or scarlet fever (strep throat with rash). Generalized … by flu-like symptoms, such as a headache, chills, fever, body aches, and stiffness. A … sexes, you may need to go through this triage tool twice (once as "male" and once as …
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… Overview Many people have hair or scalp problems. Hair may thin or fall out, break … hair loss. Yes Scalp problem No Scalp problem How old are you? Less than 12 years Less than … such as eating and exercise habits, smoking, alcohol or drug use, sexual history, and …
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… Surgery Overview Joint replacement involves surgery to replace the ends of bones in a … creates new joint surfaces. In shoulder replacement surgery, doctors replace the ends …
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… and weight. Antibiotic eyedrops or ointment. Newborns can get eye infections from … (such as swelling and redness). Has a rectal temperature that is less than 36.6°C … may give newborns antibiotic eyedrops or ointment. Screening tests, such as hearing …
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… foot Tongue-tie and tethered oral tissues Colic If your baby cries excessively, they may have colic. Although colic can be scary and frustrating for …
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… can cause a buildup of oil and skin known as cradle cap Drying After the bath, place your baby on …
