American Academy of Family Physicians.
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Newborn Screening Tests
Newborn screenings are important to find and treat certain health issues that aren’t always visible at birth… screening is recommended for health issues where early detection and treatment have proven health outcomes. Some screening can cause needless worry or concern. Keep in mind that screening…
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Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis is a disease that affects the central nervous system. There is no cure, but there are medicines that… to the spinal cord. This interferes with the ability to tell when labor starts. This is rare. But it may be a concern for some…
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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD)
Fetal alcohol syndrome is a group of problems occurring in a baby when the mother drinks alcohol while pregnant… by yourself, get help right away. Questions to ask your doctor If your baby was born with fetal alcohol syndrome: What health concerns should I be…
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Epilepsy
Epilepsy is a disorder of the brain that causes seizures… What is epilepsy? Epilepsy is a disorder of the brain. People who have epilepsy have electrical activity in the brain that is not normal, causing seizures. There are different types of seizures. In some cases,…
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Chronic Pain Medicines
Chronic pain can last from 3 months to many years. Medicines to treat it include pain relievers, antidepressants, and… Chronic pain is a type of pain that continues over time. It can last anywhere from 3 months or more to several years. Chronic pain may…
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Choosing Safe Baby Gear
Having a baby means you’ll need a lot of baby gear. First, do your research to ensure everything you buy… Keeping your baby safe once you bring him or her home from the hospital is your top priority. Selecting the safest baby gear products is…
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Changes in Your Body During Pregnancy: Second Trimester
Your body continues to change in the second trimester of pregnancy. As your baby continues to grow, so does your… A woman’s body continues to change in the second trimester of her pregnancy. The second trimester is often defined as weeks 13 through 26…
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Shin Splints
Shin splints describe a type of pain in your shinbone (tibia). They are often caused by overuse and heal within… What are shin splints? Shin splints describe a type of pain in your shinbone (tibia). The pain is often caused by overuse (running and jumping)…
