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for an artificial tooth (prosthesis). Abutments are connecting pieces that join the prosthesis ... tooth (prosthesis). Abutments are connecting pieces that join the prosthesis to the implants. You may

Diabetes: The Importance of Exercise ... -fitting shoes. Here are some suggestions: Park your car farther from the store and walk. Take ... Exercise is one of the best ways to help keep diabetes under control. Yet researchers say

people in the operating room There are so many people at the hospital! Your child will see their ... have a soft clip on their finger to tell how much oxygen is in their blood. These things will help the healthcare providers take care of your child. ... 83979;tonsil, adenoid, and ear tube surgery, going to surgery;tonsil surgery, in the OR;adenoid ... surgery, in the OR;ear tube surgery, in the OR;tonsillectomy, in the OR;adenoidectomy, in the OR

*Kicking the Habit ... Quitting smoking is one of the best changes you can make for your heart. Here's how to get started ... products that help stop the urge to smoke.  Join a support group or quit-smoking program

take in air. Your baby breathes harder and faster to get enough air. The main symptom of TTN is ... Transient tachypnea (TTN) occurs when too much fluid is left in the lungs after birth. This ... tachypnea;ttn;rapid breathing;fluid in the lungs;pulse oximeter;nasal cannula;oxygen hood;CPAP;continuous ... positive airway pressure;CPAP machine;preterm delivery;pulmonology issues in newborns;care of the

baby will be watched very closely. In addition to the antibiotics, they will get fluids, other ... Newborn sepsis is a severe infection in an infant younger than 28 days old. The infection is ... P02410;sepsis in the newborn

these tips to help you cope with changes at work. Change in the Workplace: Coping with ... promotion, you may miss your old job and your old coworkers. This will pass as you get involved in your ... 84375;change in the workplace, coping with transition;workplace transition, coping

detect blood in the stool. This test is done once a year. FIT-DNA test. (also referred to as ... follow the prep instructions in your kit to make sure you get the correct results. All test kits come ... FIT;16276;gFOBT

organ is called the head. It's the widest part of the organ. It lies in the curve of the duodenum, which ... extends slightly upward. It ends in the tail, which is near the spleen. The pancreas is made up

Whispering What causes noise-induced hearing loss in a child? Loud noises can damage the ... hair cells in the inner ear and the hearing nerve. This is called sensorineural hearing loss or nerve

, allowed you to survive. But today, the extra foodyou eat never gets used. Instead, it gets stored ... find where you fit on the BMI chart. If your BMI is between 25 and 29.9 you areconsidered overweight

*Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip Ch ... In a normal hip joint, the top (head) of the thighbone (femur) fits snugly into the hip ... (femur) fits snugly into the hip socket. In a child with DDH, the hip socket is shallow. As a result

their own. Then double-check again in the morning. As they get older, children can start to have more ... you when they get home from school, keep the call short. Limit unnecessary conversation by making ... 84602;tips for working parents: coping on the job;parents, working, coping on the job;working ... parents, coping on the job;parenting, coping on the job;work-family balance;job success

skin barrier of the pouch must fit around the stoma without touching it. Some skin barriers have ... stoma. Keep in mind that stomas are not always round. Using the pen, mark the correct opening on the ... Step-by-Step: Stoma Care: Sizing the Opening; A90946; stoma

Hyphema in Children ... to 5 times more likely than girls to get blood in the eye. That's because they have eye injuries ... or get medical care right away for a diagnosis. How is blood in the eye diagnosed in a child ... p02825;hyphema;blood in the eye

list the next time you’re lacking inspiration. Set the pace Your path to fitness is exactly that ... to—is one you like. Whether it’s a walk in the park, a bike ride, or an online yoga class, find

Understanding The Immune System ... located in the belly (abdominal) cavity. Thymus. Two lobes that join in front of the windpipe ... lymphocytes after the body has been exposed to the invader. The antibodies stay in your child's body. It

denture prosthesis. This replaces all the teeth in an upper or lower jaw, or both. The number of ... joined to the implants by a connecting device, like a clip and bar. This allows you to take the ... 89715;dental implants;dental;the right dental prosthesis for you;missing teeth;dentist;Dental

small amount of exercise helps them get in the habit of working out in some way. This is true even if ... to stay motivated is to join an exercise group at a local fitness center. The social aspect can be an

to your life. January 2023 The Best Fitness Habits to Slow Aging   Whether you’re in your 20s ... shorter, eventually causing that cell to die. The loss of telomeres as people get older plays a role in