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peanut allergy special

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What is a peanut allergy? A peanut allergy is a reaction that occurs when your body mistakenly identifies peanuts as harmful substances. When you eat peanuts or food containing peanuts, your immune system —the body's natural defense system that fights infections and diseases—overreacts and can cause a serious, even...

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Because of our son’s food allergies, we always get a little nervous when he starts at a new school. Until he gets into a comfort zone in the lunch room and the staff is aware of his allergies, we always feel a little uneasy. The $25 system consists of eight small packets of peanut powder...

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pediatric oncologist definition

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Pediatric oncologists are doctors who specialize in diagnosing and treating cancer in children and teens. They also see children who have had cancer and manage care for them if the cancer returns. Treatments for children who have cancer are not the same as treatments for adults who have cancer. And children may respond...

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Medical tests can be scary for adults and for children. You can help your child feel safe and calm during medical tests if you understand why your child is having the test and remain calm yourself. Talk to your doctor without your child present about any concerns you have about the need for the test,...

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Improvements in survival for all childhood cancers combined have increased between the mid-1970s and today, with overall survival approximating 83% and some children with certain diseases approaching or exceeding 90% long-term survival. Overall survival rates vary depending on cancer type, cancer stage, patient age, and...

pediatrician definition

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Pediatricians are medical doctors who specialize in the care of children. Pediatricians can treat children who have any type of problem, or they may specialize in specific areas, such as: Adolescent medicine (conditions and diseases common to teenagers). Cardiology (diseases and conditions of the heart and blood...

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pelvic and hip fracture sites multimedia

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A hip fracture is a break in the upper thighbone (femur) that forms the hip joint. A pelvic fracture can happen anywhere in the pelvic bone. Fractures of the hips and pelvis are not often seen in children unless a severe injury (such as a car crash) has occurred.

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The health professional inserts a vaginal speculum into the vagina, then gently spreads apart the vaginal walls. This allows the health professional to examine the inside of the vagina and the cervix.

pelvic organ prolapse definition

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Pelvic organ prolapse means that an organ in your lower belly—such as your bladder—has dropped from its normal place and is pushing against your vagina. This can happen when the muscles that support your organs get weak or stretched from childbirth or surgery. It may be painful or uncomfortable. But it usually isn't...

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Pelvic pain in women occurs in the pelvic area, which is located below the belly button. It has many possible causes.

pelvic peritonitis definition

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Pelvic peritonitis is inflammation and infection of the peritoneum, the membrane that lines the abdomen in the pelvic area. Pelvic peritonitis occurs most often as a complication of an infection of the fallopian tubes. Signs of peritonitis include: Swelling of the abdomen. Severe pain and tenderness in the abdomen that...

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Incidence and Mortality Estimated new cases and deaths from penile (and other male genital) cancer in the United States in 2019: New cases: 2,080. Deaths: 410. Risk Factors Penile cancer is rare in most developed nations, including the United States, where the rate is less than 1 per 100,000 men per year. Some...

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Penile cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the penis. The penis is a rod-shaped male reproductive organ that passes sperm and urine from the body. It contains two types of erectile tissue (spongy tissue with blood vessels that fill with blood to make an erection): Corpora...

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With one type of penile implant, the man gets an erection by pumping the implant full of salt water stored in a reservoir in his lower abdomen. A release valve in the scrotum drains the saline out of the cylinders and back into the reservoir.

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people are sharing their photos to teach others what invisible disabilities really look like

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There’s no way to “tell” that someone has a disability, and many disabilities are completely invisible — however, based on the number of times people with invisible disabilities experience judgment and skepticism, not enough people realize this. To mark the end of Invisible Disabilities Week, an awareness week founded by the Invisible Disabilities Association, on...

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people who need antibiotics to prevent endocarditis special

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If you have a normal heart, you have a low risk for endocarditis. But if you have a problem with your heart that affects normal blood flow through the heart , it is more likely that bacteria or fungi will attach to heart tissue. This puts you at a higher risk for endocarditis. If you...