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Birthing classes are an important part of preparing to have a baby. They can help you develop a birth plan…
A total contact cast is used to treat ulcers (deep sores) on a person’s foot. It consists of a fiberglass…
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Reactive arthritis occurs when your immune system reacts to an infection somewhere else in your body. It can affect your…
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