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Osteoporosis, which is characterized by a decrease in the mass of otherwise normal bone is the most common metabolic bone disease. Normal bone is made of a hard outer shell(the cortex) and an inner network of spicules(fibers), called trabeculae, t...
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Osteoporosis is the thinning of bone tissue and loss of bone density over time.Osteoporosis is the most common type of bone disease. An estimated 10 million Americans have osteoporosis, as well as another 18 million who have low bone mass, or oste...
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Detailed information on osteoporosis, including symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment
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This report describes how to protect your bones through diet, exercise, and medications. Explains bone density testing and gives advice on calcium supplements.
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Osteoporosis(literally"porous bone") is a condition characterized by bone fragility and fracturing. The World Health Organization(WHO) defines osteoporosis as a 25 percent reduction of bone mineral density(BMD) compared to that of a healthy young ...
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Detailed information on osteoporosis and bone density test There are many factors involving osteoporosis that require clinical care by a physician or other healthcare professional. Listed in the directory below are some of the factors, for which we have provided a brief overview.
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Detailed information on osteoporosis, including risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
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Detailed information on osteoporosis, including symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis, and rehabilitation
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Detailed information on osteoporosis, including symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment
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The word osteoporosis literally means"porous bones." It occurs when bones lose an excessive amount of their protein and mineral content, particularly calcium.
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Osteoporosis thins and weakens a person's bones, making them more porous (less dense) and fragile, and thus more likely to break. Although a fracture is often the first outward sign of osteoporosis, a bone mineral density test can help diagnose it before that happens.
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Detailed information on juvenile osteoporosis, including cause, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
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The word osteoporosis literally means porous bones. It occurs when bones lose an excessive amount of their protein and mineral content, particularly calcium.
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If you have osteoporosis, you can do a lot to reduce its effect on your life. Knowing how to prevent fractures and spinal curvature can help you live more comfortably and safely with this disease.
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Before menopause, the body naturally replaces old bone with new bone. With the change of life the body begins to lose estrogen, and there is a rapid loss of bone mass. The bone becomes more thin and frail. A woman's risk for bone fracture in the hips, spine, and wrist increases each year after the change.
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The word osteoporosis literally means"porous bones." It occurs when bones lose an excessive amount of their protein and mineral content, particularly calcium.
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Take care of your bones with proper diet and exercise, as well as with the right vitamin and mineral supplements.
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A variety of exercises is best. Physical activity will slow further bone loss. It can also be fun.
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Osteoporosis is a disease characterized by low bone mass and deterioration of bone tissues, leading to bone fragility and, consequently, an increase in fracture risk.The term osteoporosis comes from the Greek word osteon, meaning bone, and porus, ...
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To help prevent osteoporosis, you should make sure to include certain exercises in your regular workout routine.
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I've been taking a Fosamax pill once a week for two years for osteoporosis. I heard that there is an intravenous drug for osteoporosis that's taken just once a year. Should I consider switching to it?
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Osteoporosis is a disease characterized by low bone mass and deterioration of bone tissues, leading to bone fragility and, consequently, an increase in fracture risk.The term osteoporosis comes from the Greek word osteon, meaning bone, and porus, ...
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Many of us start to think about osteoporosis as we approach our senior years. After all, that's when bone loss occurs, right?
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An overview of research on the efficacy and safety of low-dose estrogen patches for the treatment of osteoporosis in post-menopausal women.
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All women need to be concerned about osteoporosis, protecting their bones and keeping them strong. Proper nutrition is the key to bone strength: the body needs calcium and vitamin D, and if diet does not provide enough, supplements should be taken.
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If you have osteoporosis, your bones become porous and weak. As they lose strength, they are more likely to break. People with osteoporosis are particularly at risk for breaking these bones.
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Why would some 44 year olds and still menstruating have osteoporosis? I had a bone density test, and now am taking Fosamax since there is osteoporosis in my lower back. What causes it to start so early?
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Osteoporosis is a disease in which bones become porous and weak. As they lose strength, they are more likely to break. Bones in the spine, hip, wrist, pelvis, and upper arm are particularly at risk of fracture in people with osteoporosis.
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Many people are unaware they have osteoporosis until they have advanced symptoms, which may include a broken hip or wrist, low back pain, or a hunched back.
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Your body needs calcium to build and repair bones. But it can't make calcium on its own. That's why it's important to eat calcium-rich foods. Some foods are naturally rich in calcium. Others have calcium added.
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Certain factors can speed up bone loss or decrease bone growth. For example, alcohol, cigarettes, and certain medicines reduce bone mass. Some foods make it hard for your body to absorb calcium.
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Exercise plays a big part in maintaining bone mass no matter what your age. The amount and type of activity you do also play a part in keeping your bones strong.
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The body is always making and losing (resorbing) bone. This process is called remodeling. Bone-making cells form new bone using calcium and other minerals. These minerals come from the food you eat.
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Bone density testing is safe, quick, easy, and painless. Testing can detect osteoporosis before a fracture happens. It can also predict the risk of future fractures. And testing can measure the response to treatment.
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Depending on your needs, your provider may prescribe more than one medication to prevent or treat osteoporosis.
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A guide to the once-a-month drug Ibandronate (Boniva), recently approved for treatment of osteoporosis, and a comparison to other available medications.
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Studies of a link between depression and osteoporosis suggest the bone deterioration could be a result of the depression, or may be caused by taking antidepressant medications for a long period of time.
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What can you tell me about the mineral strontium, which is advertised for treating osteoporosis?
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I'm 60 and have osteoporosis. My doctor is recommending Fosamax, but I'm concerned about jawbone problems. Are there any other drugs I can take?
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I am a 56-year-old male. I have been diagnosed with osteoporosis. Most literature I've seen addresses this problem in women. Are the causes of this disease different in men than in women, e.g., celiac disease?
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At what point in bone loss would a person start Actonel? I am a 48-year-old female with T-scores of -1.1 in hip, -1.5 in spine, and -1.2 in neck. I take 1200 international units of calcium daily, eat three servings of dairy, do weight-bearing exercises, and walk 2.5 miles each day. Should I start Actonel now?
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Sally Field wants to wake up America to the threat of osteoporosis. This bone-thinning disease affects millions of older women, and its results can be devastating.
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When you exercise, you gain more strength and flexibility. Your mood will improve, and you'll be able to think better.
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In elderly patients, symptoms of depression can be mistaken for symptoms of another medical problem, so it is important for clinicians to consider all physical problems and medications of elderly patients before making a diagnosis.
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Aimed at older adults, this report provides practical advice on how to avoid common and often deadly accidents at home.
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Learn how to put together a caregiving plan, draw on useful services, and address legal, medical, and financial planning issues. Also, find advice on involving family members, handling daily tasks, and maintaining your well being.
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Installing your child's car seat properly and using it every time your son or daughter rides in the car is one of the best ways to help keep him or her safe in case of an accident.
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Safe Kids Worldwide estimates that three out of four children too small for seatbelts are incorrectly restrained in car seats or booster seats.
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If your young child begs for an all-terrain vehicle (ATV), doctors say you should resist, because these off-road vehicles can kill.
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Falls are a common source of injury, particularly in the elderly population. They are more likely to occur if impairments in balance, strength, perception, joint range of motion, postural function or coordination are present.
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Having a make-believe friend is a normal part of your child's growth and usually happens between ages 3 and 6.
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Citing the latest research on the brain, experts say chess, Scrabble, Monopoly -- even jigsaw puzzles or tic-tac-toe -- help children build analytical, organizational and creative skills.
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Some kids need plenty of time to warm up and become independent, and others would leave home if you let them.
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Each fall you hear that the flu threatens senior citizens and folks with chronic ailments. But the rate of hospital stays is highest in another group—young children.
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Crooks from computer experts to purse snatchers can steal personal information and run up bills in victims' names. Clearing up the mess can be costly and stressful.
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How often do you and your family all manage to sit down together for dinner? Your answer means far more than a chance to find out what's going on in school.
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Health professionals say that the number of classes or activities isn't what's important. It's the nature of those experiences that counts.
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Here are tips for helping (not forcing) your grade-schooler to drift off to dreamland.
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Orthodontic treatment most commonly begins between ages 9 and 14 because kids in this age range have at least some permanent teeth and are still growing.
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The American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Public Health Association have guidelines that can help you make up your mind.
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The key is communication. Talking to your children is only half the answer. Listening is the other half.
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So who's in charge, the parent or grandparent? Experts say it's the parent's job to parent unless grandparents are told otherwise.
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While you want to make sure your child gets the right vitamins and minerals, it's best for kids to get all the nutrients they need from food. But there are some children who may need a supplement.
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All 50 states have a combination of laws that require drivers to restrain children in car seats, booster seats, and seats belts. Specifics vary by state, based on the child's age and size.
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Power tools make yard work easier, from mowing the lawn to trimming the bushes. These tools, however, also pose a threat to children if precautions aren't taken.
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What do children need most to grow into healthy, successful adults? Self-confidence, say the experts. Here's what parents do to bolster their children's self-confidence?
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We should be good at this by now. The U.S. Census Bureau reports that about one sixth of Americans move each year.
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Children have fun exploring, and you can keep them safe by controlling the household terrain.
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The number one rule when shopping with your children is to remember you're shopping with your children. Keep an eye on them at all times.
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Most headaches in kids are caused by tension, not disease. Your pediatrician can determine what kind of headache your child has.
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Summer months are prime time for "informal learning," child development experts say. Brain research shows as children play and pretend, they are re-enacting experiences they've had and trying to make sense of the world.
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Although most adolescents who use drugs don't become drug abusers or drug addicts in adulthood, drug use in adolescence can put their mental, emotional and physical health at risk.
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Here are recipes that fit the bill for teaching some baking basics and setting some good nutrition patterns early. All you'll need are some simple tools and tolerance for a few spills. These recipes are safe for a child to make (with adult help) and are practically foolproof.
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Children of different ages have different sleep needs—from 10 hours for younger kids to 8-/12 or more for teens.
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As they assert their growing independence, young people naturally want to act and make decisions on their own, but they still need and want to maintain a close relationship with the adults in their lives, experts say.
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Hepatitis B is a highly contagious, sexually transmitted disease caused by a virus that attacks the liver, possibly causing lifelong liver infection, cirrhosis (scarring) of the liver, liver cancer and death.
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Divorce can be an emotional train wreck for both parents, but often the family members hurt most have the least control -- the children. What's the best way to help children adjust to divorce?
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To fight the harmful rise of obesity in the young, many schools, towns and states are revamping food and fitness programs, often at parents' urging.
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Excess childhood weight is placing "an unprecedented burden" on children's health. It's triggering a host of dangerous health problems once seen only in adults.
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Kids who have strict mothers are five times more likely to be overweight than kids who have flexible moms, according to a study in the journal Pediatrics.
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Talking with your child about drugs, alcohol and tobacco is tough. But you can't afford to ignore these topics. Children learn about these substances and feel pressure to use them at a very young age.
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Over-the-counter drugs can help ease a child's aches and pains, but you should know a few things before you pop open a bottle.
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Don't argue about cost. Do talk with your children about money management and media messages.
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Grandchildren really do like learning about how life used to be, even if they don't directly say so.
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Walkers can cause children to roll down stairs, causing head injuries and even death. This is the most common way children get hurt in walkers.
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Many childhood illnesses are mild enough to be treated at home. But what about when the symptoms are more severe?
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You can play a significant role in protecting your child's health and life by being involved, asking questions, and learning about your child's conditions and treatments.
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Most weight problems are caused by too little activity and too much food. Most children who are overweight don't need to diet.
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Sports and other physical activities can help kids stay healthy and physically fit, but they also can result in injuries, such as scrapes and sprains.
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If your child starts hanging around with an imaginary friend, enjoy the company. It's often part of a child's development and usually happens between ages 3 and 6.
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Your child is nearsighted if far away objects look blurry. Your child is farsighted if close-up objects look blurry. Other common eye problems: wandering eye, injuries and infections.
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A long-term study on the efficacy of psychosocial treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
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Supplying rewards for desirable behavior may be helpful in the treatment of substance abusers and children with behavorial problems.
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How important is a good breakfast for children?
Q. How important is a good breakfast for children?
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The death of a child???one of the severest forms of stress???can increase the risk of psychiatric hospitalization, a study reveals.
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International adoptions turn out to have surprisingly good outcomes, according to a study.
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Siblings of children with autism are at higher risk of developing the disorder. A study suggests that these at-risk children should be screened around their first and second birthdays to increase the chance of detecting warning signs.
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Caring for a child with a mental health problem causes a greater financial burden on the family than caring for a child with some other type of medical problem.
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Research shows some marked differences in the development of children born to schizophrenic mothers.
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How common is it to treat constipation in a child with Miralax -- for more than three years? Are there other treatments? Can it be controlled by diet?
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How long is scarlet fever contagious after treatment is given?
Henry (Hank) Bernstein, D.O. is a Senior Lecturer in Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School and Professor of Pediatrics at Dartmouth Medical School. Formerly the Associate Chief of General Pediatrics and Director of Primary Care at Children's Hospital Boston, he currently is the Chief of General Academic Pediatrics at Children's Hospital at Dartmouth. He has extensive and varied experience as a primary care pediatrician, and is a spokesperson for the news media on a variety of pediatric health care topics, including vaccination, common childhood illnesses, and practical information for caregivers.
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My 14-month-old son has a cough. Infant medicines have been pulled off the shelf, but he weighs enough to take the smallest dose of children's Robitussin. Is it safe to give it to him considering his age?
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My 8-year-old daughter has a high fever and I would like to give her something to reduce the fever, but she is vomiting also. Is there anything you can suggest?
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What is dyscalculia, and what are recommended treatments for it?
Henry (Hank) Bernstein, D.O. is a Senior Lecturer in Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School and Professor of Pediatrics at Dartmouth Medical School. Formerly the Associate Chief of General Pediatrics and Director of Primary Care at Children's Hospital Boston, he currently is the Chief of General Academic Pediatrics at Children's Hospital at Dartmouth. He has extensive and varied experience as a primary care pediatrician, and is a spokesperson for the news media on a variety of pediatric health care topics, including vaccination, common childhood illnesses, and practical information for caregivers.
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Can I give my 10-year-old child, whose weight is 140 pounds, adult acetaminophen? If so, how much?
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My 4-year-old daughter recently started having fits where her whole body arches and her calves tighten up and her ankles twist inward. What could this be?
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Should my 4-year-old get his immunizations if he has cold symptoms?
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My child, age 3, grinds his teeth at night. What can we do to prevent him from doing this? What is this doing to his teeth?
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My daughter will be 1 year old on May 8, 2005. She does not know how to crawl yet. She also does not know how to stand holding on very well. Should I be concerned?
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My 10-year old son sometimes complains of pain in the lower portion of his knees. Otherwise he is healthy and active. His diet is balanced and he loves to eat fruits, veggies and poultry. What could be causing this pain?
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Would you recommend the LAP-BAND procedure for obese children under 10 years of age?
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Are children at risk for DVT when flying long distances?
Claire McCarthy, M.D., is a senior medical editor for Harvard Health Publications. She is an instructor in pediatrics at Harvard Medical School, an attending physician at Children's Hospital of Boston, and co-director of the pediatrics department at Martha Eliot Health Center, a neighborhood health service of Children's Hospital. The author of two books, "Learning How the Heart Beats" and "Everyone's Children", Dr. McCarthy was a regular columnist for "Sesame Street Parents Magazine" from 1995 to 1998 and is currently a contributing editor for "Parenting Magazine".
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Can a child have scarlet fever more than once?
Henry (Hank) Bernstein, D.O. is a Senior Lecturer in Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School and Professor of Pediatrics at Dartmouth Medical School. Formerly the Associate Chief of General Pediatrics and Director of Primary Care at Children's Hospital Boston, he currently is the Chief of General Academic Pediatrics at Children's Hospital at Dartmouth. He has extensive and varied experience as a primary care pediatrician, and is a spokesperson for the news media on a variety of pediatric health care topics, including vaccination, common childhood illnesses, and practical information for caregivers.
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My daughter was out in the sun all day. For two days she has been running a fever as high as 103. Could this be caused by too much sun?
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What is the normal blood pressure rate and heart rate in children (ages 8,10, and 12)?
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Should children ages 6 to 15 be allowed to drink "energy drinks" such as Red Bull?
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Can I still give my 1 1/2 year old cold/cough medicine? Is it safe?
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My toddler is almost 29 months old and weighs 41 pounds. She has been obese since she was 4 months old. She is a very active child who does not eat meat. When should I start to be concerned about her losing the weight?
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My son is 8. Is it possible for him to have stress problems at this young age? Whenever he gets worried or too hot, he seems to break out in welts.
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Is tuna fish OK for an 18-month-old toddler to eat?
Claire McCarthy, M.D., is a senior medical editor for Harvard Health Publications. She is an instructor in pediatrics at Harvard Medical School, an attending physician at Children's Hospital of Boston, and co-director of the pediatrics department at Martha Eliot Health Center, a neighborhood health service of Children's Hospital. The author of two books, "Learning How the Heart Beats" and "Everyone's Children", Dr. McCarthy was a regular columnist for "Sesame Street Parents Magazine" from 1995 to 1998 and is currently a contributing editor for "Parenting Magazine".
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We will be living in Nigeria with a 15-month-old child. Is there a way to prevent malaria in children this age?
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The most common cause is an infection from germs (bacteria or viruses) that are passed from person to person. However, conjunctivitis also can be caused by an allergic reaction to something (for example, tree pollen), by contact with something irritating (for example, smoke in the air or chlorine in a pool), or rarely, by problems of the eye.
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Cough is very common in children. When your child coughs, he is pushing air out of his lungs to clear his breathing tubes, which can be blocked for all sorts of reasons. Infections (from the mild common cold to the more serious pneumonia), asthma, and allergies are among the more common causes, but cough can be caused by other things as well.
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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic systemic inflammatory disease of unknown etiology that primarily targets synovial tissues. It is relatively common with a prevalence of approximately 1% in adults all over the world.
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Rheumatoid arthritis(RA) is a chronic autoimmune disease that causes inflammation and deformity of the joints. Other problems throughout the body(systemic problems) may also develop, including inflammation of blood vessels( vasculitis), the develo...
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Rheumatoid arthritis(RA) is a long-term disease that leads to inflammation of the joints and surrounding tissues. It can also affect other organs.The cause of RA is unknown.
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Rheumatoid arthritis is a disease that affects the lining of the joints, causing pain, swelling, and stiffness. Left untreated, rheumatoid arthritis may damage joints so badly that they no longer function. This disease appears most often in young-adult to middle-age women. To diagnose rheumatoid arthritis, your doctor will ask about your health history and perform an exam. X-rays and blood tests may also be needed.
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The following Clinical Topic Tour provides an overview of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and was adapted from materials published by the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases and the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
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Detailed information on rheumatoid arthritis, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
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Detailed information on rheumatoid arthritis, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
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Many people with rheumatoid arthritis believe there's nothing they can do to ease their pain and stiffness, but they're wrong.
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Detailed information on rheumatoid arthritis, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disorder characterized by symmetric inflammatory polyarthritis and varying degrees of extraarticular involvement. A chronic fluctuating course of the disease is experienced by most patients that may result in joint destruction, deformity, disability and premature death. 1?4 Major economic and emotional disabilities can result from RA and can have a significant impact on patients? families and loved ones.
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Researchers believe that enough evidence exists now to list rheumatoid arthritis as a marker of increased heart attack risk. The next step is to examine how people with RA might alter their drug treatment plan or make lifestyle changes to reduce their risk for heart attack.
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Over the past twenty years the management of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) has undergone dramatic changes, particularly in the past five years. Traditionally, RA was diagnosed late in the disease course, the symptoms were treated without addressing the underlying damaging nature of RA, referral to specialist teams was delayed, and drugs that might slow the disease process down (disease modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs)) were introduced after joints had eroded.
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Can rheumatoid arthritis cause degenerative bone cysts?
Diana Post, M.D., is an assistant professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School and a member of the Department of Medicine at Brigham and Women's Hospital.
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Arthritis cannot be cured, but treatment can help manage the pain and prevent serious disability.
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Treating rheumatoid arthritis early and aggressively can help reduce joint damage and disability.
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The treatment goals include reducing joint swelling, relieving stiffness, preventing joint damage and maintaining joint function.
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The RF is an antibody detectable in the blood in about 70 percent of persons with rheumatoid arthritis but can often be found in other people as well. In fact, healthy people with no arthritis and no medical problems at all make tiny amounts of this antibody.
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Is there any connection between rheumatoid arthritis and alcohol consumption? Does a prior history of waterborne hepatitis predispose a person to RA?
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Rheumatoid arthritis(RA) is an inflammatory disease of the joints, the cause of which is still unknown. Infectious factors are being studied, including bacterial and viral organisms, but no definite involvement of any agent has been proven.
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Rheumatoid arthritis(RA) is a chronic disease causing inflammation and deformity of the joints. Other systemic problems throughout the body may also develop, including inflammation of blood vessels(vasculitis), the development of bumps(rheumatoid ...
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Rheumatoid arthritis(RA) is a chronic inflammatory disease affecting the joints, most often in the hands and feet. It results in swelling, stiffness, pain, and sometimes joint, bone, and cartilage destruction.Although the exact cause of RA is unkn...
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Your spine stretches from the base of your skull to your tailbone. It's composed of 33 bones (vertebrae) stacked on top of one another.
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