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Down Syndrome

Down syndrome is a chromosomal disorder that affects physical and intellectual development… cells). Premature aging.Adults with Down syndrome can develop health problems normally caused by aging. These include dementia, memory loss, high cholesterol, diabetes, cataracts, and early menopause. Learning disabilities.At birth, it isn’t possible to…

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Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) | Chronic Kidney Disease and Nutrition

Following a special diet can help reduce the buildup of waste in your kidneys, reducing stress and slowing the progress… the amount of protein I eat? Will my diet change when I begin dialysis? Resources National Institutes of Health, MedlinePlus: Diet – Chronic Kidney Disease…

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Blood Pressure Monitoring at Home

Monitoring your blood pressure at home may be necessary for certain medical conditions… 140/90, you may have something called prehypertension. This means that you are at risk for high blood pressure. If you have diabetes or kidney disease, high blood pressure ranges may be lower than for other people…

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Scleroderma

Scleroderma is a rare autoimmune disorder. There are 2 types of scleroderma. One type affects the skin. The other type… and legs. You may have 1 or more patches as small as half an inch or as large as 12 inches in diameter. With the…

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Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Squamous cell carcinoma is a common form of skin cancer… Changes in the color of a skin spot. This could be darkening, loss of color, spreading color, or multiple color. D for diameter: A skin spot more than ¼ inch in diameter E or evolving: Skin spot…

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Dilation and Curettage (D and C)

Dilation and curettage (D and C) is a surgical procedure of the uterus… rods through the opening of your cervix. For most D and Cs, your cervix needs to open about half an inch in diameter. Once the cervix is open, the doctor inserts the…

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Skin Cancer

Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer and highly preventable with regular screening… What is skin cancer? Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. Almost all skin cancers are the result of too much exposure to ultraviolet light. This…

Child Safety: Keeping Your Home Safe for Your Baby

If you have a baby in your house, you need to make sure they stay safe. You may need to… If you have a baby in your house, you need to make sure they stay safe. Children don’t understand danger. And as they grow,…

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What do I need in my first aid kit?

A well-prepared first aid kit is an important tool in treating minor injuries that commonly occur at home and when… First aid is important for a number of situations that don’t require a trip to the hospital or emergency room. These situations include minor…

Effects of Early Sun Exposure

There is a direct link between sun exposure and most skin cancers. The ultraviolet (UV) rays in sunlight are invisible… There is a direct link between sun exposure and most skin cancers. The ultraviolet (UV) rays in sunlight are invisible. But they penetrate skin and…

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