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Multiple Pregnancy Should I Consider a Multifetal Pregnancy Reduction

Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information will help you understand what your choices are …

Multiple Pregnancy Twins or More

… labour, which may lead to premature (preterm) birth. Preterm birth increases the babies' … You can expect to have the same symptoms during a multiple pregnancy that you'd have during a pregnancy with one fetus. But the …

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome SIDS

Condition Basics What is sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)? Sometimes a baby who seems healthy dies during sleep. If this happens to a healthy baby younger than 1 year old, it's called sudden …

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Should I Have Surgery

… were numb, so I kept hitting the wrong keys on the keyboard and making errors. The … were numb, so I kept hitting the wrong keys on the keyboard and making errors. The … were numb, so I kept hitting the wrong keys on the keyboard and making errors. The …

Down syndrome autism and developmental delays

… difficult. Down syndrome is a set of physical and mental traits caused by a gene … difficult. Down syndrome is a set of physical and mental traits caused by a gene …

Reye syndrome

84 What is reye syndrome? Reye syndrome is a rare disease that mainly affects children and teenagers. It often occurs in children who have, or recently had, a viral infection such as chickenpox or …

Wrist Care Preventing Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

… sander. You can reduce your risk—and any hand pain or weakness you may already have—by … sander. You can reduce your risk—and any hand pain or weakness you may already have—by …

Toxic shock syndrome

… to kill the bacteria and stop further release of toxins. If the source of infection … to kill the bacteria and stop further release of toxins. If the source of infection …

Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome

… deer mouse found across North America. Other rodents, such as house mice, roof rats and … activities may put you at a higher risk of getting infected with HPS, such as cleaning … HEPA filters), or a respirator with P100 cartridges. An N95 mask may also be used. A dust …

Shaken baby syndrome SBS

… or making you angry, take a break. Gently place your baby in a safe place, such as the crib, and leave the room. … help once you have put your baby in a safe place or call Healthlink BC at 8-1-1 . Never …