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Atopic Dermatitis What is atopic dermatitis? Atopic dermatitis is a long-term (chronic) skin disorder. It causes dry, itchy, scaly patches. The patches are often on the face and the head in babies. It's most common in infants or very young children. Most will show signs of the
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Staying Healthy After Menopause The key to staying youthful and active after menopause is good nutrition and regular physical activity. Nutrition after menopause As you age, your nutritional needs change. Before menopause, you should have about 1,000 mg of calcium daily. After
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We’re Pregnant–Tips for the Expectant Birth Partner The words “We’re pregnant” sound familiar these days. More than ever, birth partners are actively involved throughout pregnancy. They support, worry, and plan right along with their pregnant partners. Some of the more common
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Atopic Dermatitis in Children What is atopic dermatitis in children? Atopic dermatitis is a long-term (chronic) skin condition. It causes red, dry, itchy, scaly skin. It’s a very common condition in babies and children. It usually first appears between ages 3 and 6 months. What
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Atrial Fibrillation and Stroke Prevention What’s the connection between atrial fibrillation and stroke prevention? Atrial fibrillation (AFib) increases the risk for stroke. So stroke prevention is an important part of treatment for atrial fibrillation. AFib is a type of abnormal
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Juvenile Arthritis and Other Rheumatic Diseases What are juvenile arthritis and other rheumatic diseases in children? Arthritis is an inflammation of the joints that causes pain and swelling. Juvenile arthritis is the term used for arthritis in children. The most common form of
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Fever in Children What is a fever? Most doctors define a fever as a temperature of 100.4°F (38°C) or higher when taken rectally or 100°F (37.8°C) or higher when taken by mouth. You might get slightly different numbers depending on how you take your child's temperature. The body
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Fever in a Newborn Baby The system that controls body temperature is not well developed in a newborn baby. Call your baby's doctor right away if your baby is younger than 3 months old and has a rectal or forehead (temporal) temperature of 100.4°F (38°C) or higher. This is an
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Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) in Children What is a urinary tract infection (UTI) in children? A urinary tract infection is inflammation of part of the system that takes urine out of the body. It’s caused by bacteria. The urinary tract includes the 2 kidneys. They remove liquid
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Communication Disorders in Children What are communication disorders in children? A child with a communication disorder has trouble communicating with others. They may not understand or make the sounds of speech. The child may also struggle with word choice, word order, or