1. Growth and Development, Ages 1 to 12 Months - Common Concerns
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...ting your baby to sleep on his or her back. Also consider giving your baby a pacifier at nap and bedtime. Keep your baby's crib clear of toys and blankets. Clothing should be just enough f...

2. Growth and Development,Newborn - Common Concerns
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...eping it clean and dry. Gently clean the umbilical cord stump and the surrounding skin at least one time a day and as needed during diaper changes or baths. Gently pat the area dry with a soft...

3. Ankylosing Spondylitis - Topic Overview
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...cause pain, stiffness, swelling, and limited motion in the low back, middle back, and neck, and sometimes areas such as the hips, chest wall, and heels. Ankylosing spondylitis is more common i...

4. Treating Rheumatoid Arthritis With Disease-Modifying Drugs (DMARDs)
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...otrexate's biggest advantage might be that it has been shown to be safe to take for long periods of time and can even be used in children. Biologic drugs: Enbrel (etanercept), Humira (ada...

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...lex Test ACTH (Adrenocorticotropic Hormone) Test ACTH Suppression Test Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time Adrenocorticotropic Hormone AFP (Alpha-Fetoprotein) Test AIDS Test Air Contrast Study Alani...

6. Medical Tests and Tools A-Z
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...lex Test ACTH (Adrenocorticotropic Hormone) Test ACTH Suppression Test Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time Adrenocorticotropic Hormone AFP (Alpha-Fetoprotein) Test AIDS Test Air Contrast Study Alani...

7. Growth and Development, Ages 1 to 12 Months - Promoting Healthy Growth and Development
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... Breast-feeding for at least the first year of life. Introduce solid foods at the appropriate time, ideally after breast-feeding exclusively for the first 6 months. Learning ...

8. Tai Chi for Arthritis Relief
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... the body, explains Cate Morrill, a certified tai chi instructor in Atlanta. Morrill spends much of her time in teaching classes for seniors, many of whom are unfamiliar with this practice. "But ...

9. Depression - Medications
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... more difficult to treat. In some cases, a combination of antidepressants may be necessary. Sometimes an antidepressant combined with a different type of medication-such as an antiseizure,...

10. Depression - Treatment Overview
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...ully treated with medication, professional counseling, or a combination of the two. However, it sometimes takes several attempts to find the medication and type of counseling that work bes...

11. Depression - Topic Overview
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... Depression is an illness that causes a person to feel sad and hopeless much of the time. It is different from normal feelings of sadness, grief, or low energy. Anyone c...

12. A Day in the Life of a Rheumatoid Arthritis Patient
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...tter on the bread. To open jars, I use a lid gripper pad. I screw the lids back on loosely so that next time they are more easily removed. Fruits are added with no extra preparation necessary from me....

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15. Depression - Home Treatment
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...our depression worse. Get adequate sleep. If you have problems sleeping: Go to bed at the same time every night and, more importantly, get up at the same time every morning. Keep your ...

16. Depression - What Happens
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... varies from one person to another. You might have mild or severe symptoms of depression for a long time, or you may have them for a brief time. A small number of people feel depressed for mos...

17. Bottle-Feeding - What is Expected
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... A baby drinks from a bottle of formula for about 5 to 25 minutes at a time. Pay attention to your baby's nutritional needs and cues. Don't be concerned if...

18. Growth and Development, Ages 1 to 12 Months - What to Expect
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.... By 12 months, they may be able to say a few words. Most babies also understand some words by this time and begin to infer the meaning of many others. For more information, see the topic ...

19. Physical Therapy - Types of Physical Therapy
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...ve care. This may include special cleaning and bandaging on a regular and long-term basis.4 Sometimes hydrotherapy, oxygen treatment, or electrical stimulation is part of the treatment...

20. Rheumatoid Arthritis - Medications
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... It is common for people with rheumatoid arthritis to have periods when the disease eases and then times when it gets worse. A long-range treatment plan that takes into account your lifestyle...