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Encopresis

Encopresis Encopresis Children who soil their underwear with small amounts of loose bowel movement (BM) several times a day are said to have "soiling" or "encopresis". Usually, these children are…

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Heimlich Maneuver

Heimlich Maneuver THE HEIMLICH MANEUVER ========================= The Heimlich maneuver is used to rescue people who are choking. If a choking person cannot breathe, cough, or speak, wrap your arms around…

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Nosebleeds

Nosebleeds Nosebleeds Nosebleeds (epistaxis) are very common throughout childhood. They are usually caused by rupture of a small blood vessel on the lining of the lower inside of the nose.…

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Searching Medline

Searching Medline GRATEFUL MED: A NEW WAY TO SEARCH MEDLINE The National Library of Medicine has produced a software package called GRATEFUL MED that permits health professionals and other individuals…

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Two Years Old

Two Years Old TWO YEAR OLD DATE: WEIGHT: LENGTH: DEVELOPMENT: Life with a toddler is a consuming experience. Trying to keep up with his new accomplishments is often the biggest…

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Emotional Dependency 3

Emotional Dependency 3 Emotional Dependency A Threat To Close Friendships - by Lori Thorkelson Part 3 "For you were once in darkness, but now you are light in the Lord.…

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Mistaken Marriage

Mistaken Marriage MISTAKEN MARRIAGE? To all who knew her, Bertie Barber's life seemed an ideal slice of the American Dream; a lovely suburban home, two healthy children, and of course,…

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