What to do about Allergies
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Use of Prednisone During Pregnancy
Is prednisone OK for asthmatics to take while pregnant?
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Masturbation in Children
My four-year-old daughter masturbates several times a day. What are some explanations for her behavior? Is it normal? Should I talk to her about it?
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Rib Fracture Diagnosis and Treatment
How do you know if you have broken a rib? How is a broken rib treated?
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Acupuncture for Restless Leg Syndrome
Do you have any information on acupuncture being used for restless leg syndrome?
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In brief: Antipsychotic choice in early-onset schizophrenia
A study of antipsychotic medications in the treatment of young patients found more evidence that first- and second-generation drugs are not particularly effective.
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Normal Sleeping Habits for Toddlers
My granddaughter is 26 months old. She’s cheerful, physically active and developing normally language-wise. She attends a nursery school during and interacts well with children and adults. However, she sleeps 12 to 14 hours a night and two hours during the day. She often has to be woken in the morning or after her nap. She has always needed plenty of sleep but we wonder whether it is normal to sleep about 16 hours a day as a two-year old.
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Mild cognitive impairment
Mild cognitive impairment is considered to be the state between normal mental function and dementia. Researchers are seeking a way to diagnose the condition sooner, so that medication can be used to treat or at least manage it, to keep it from worsening.
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The psychological impact of infertility and its treatment
Most instances of infertility have a physiological cause, but the emotional and mental toll is significant, and fertility treatments can add to the stress.
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Flomax for Kidney Stones in Men and Women
After extracorporeal lithotripsy treatment for kidney stones, I became obstructed while passing the fragments. During a visit to the ER, I was prescribed Flomax. Is this safe for women? How long should I use Flomax for this purpose?
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