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Kidney Transplant

… kidney with a healthy kidney from a donor. The kidney may come from a deceased donor or from a living donor. Family … surgical staples will be removed during a follow-up office visit. You should not drive until your doctor tells you it's … of your life to fight rejection. Each person may react differently to these medicines. New antirejection medicines are …
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Newborn Senses

… at a conversational level is begun. Newborns seem to prefer a higher-pitched voice (the mother's) to a low-sounding … and then offered formula or a bottle. Touch Babies are comforted by touch. Placing a hand on your baby's belly or … method used to help newborn babies feel secure. You can buy a special swaddling blanket designed to make swaddling …
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Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

… when a sudden violent event damages the brain. It's a common cause of disability and death in adults. Almost half … from falls. Other common causes of TBI are motor vehicle accidents, violence, and sports. The damage may be just in … medicines, and skin care Mobility skills Walking, transfers, and self-propelling a wheelchair Communication skills …
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Kidney Transplantation in Children

… someone with severe kidney problems. The healthy kidney may come from two types of donors: Deceased donor. This is an … before a person at the top. This can happen for different reasons. These include the donor organ's size or how … of the antirejection medicines, such as infection. Frequent visits to and contact with the transplant team are …
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Male Infertility

… What is male infertility? Gender words are used here to talk about anatomy … disorders Problems with making healthy sperm are the most common causes of male infertility. Sperm may be immature, … support. Next steps Tips to help you get the most from a visit to your doctor: Know the reason for your visit and …
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Chest Echocardiography (Transthoracic)

… or transducer) that looks like a microphone. May cause discomfort from the echo probe being pressed against the bony … the heart's chambers. The pictures of your heart are stored electronically. This is so your healthcare provider … discuss your test results with you during a future office visit. The test results help the healthcare provider plan …
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