Why Parents Should Consider Cleft Lip Surgery
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26 April 2019
Do you have a baby who was born with a cleft lip? If so, you may feel overwhelmed. Perhaps your baby's pediatrician has advised you that it is wise to consider cleft lip surgery. The thought of surgery on a young child can be frightening for many parents. Therefore, some parents may refuse the option. Many doctors take the time to explain why surgery is viable. However, parents who are devastated may not understand or remember what they were told.
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Wait Times Between Clinics And Hospital Emergency Rooms: Which Is A Better Option?
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26 April 2019
When you are in need of immediate medical attention, but it is not quite a full-on emergency, you can go to the emergency room at a hospital and wait, or you can visit any of the medical services clinics in your area. Both will have wait times, regardless of your injury or sickness or medical concern, but the wait time may be longer in one place than another. The following shows the general wait times for urgent medical help and why you may want to choose one over the other.
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Tips For Preparing For Cancer Treatment
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26 April 2019
Being diagnosed with cancer can be extremely scary and stressful. Luckily, in this day an age there are many cancer treatments available and many types of cancers can be treated with positive outcomes. However, that does not mean that going through cancer treatment is easy-- many cancer survivors fight hard through their treatments before reaching remission. The type of cancer treatments that you will need will depend on the type of cancer and the severity of it.
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When A Simple Flu Warrants A Trip To The Clinic
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26 April 2019
Having the flu is often not a reason to see a doctor. In fact, in some cases, your doctor might even provide you with simple advice on how to treat the flu and send you on your way. However, there are cases when the flu may warrant a visit to the doctor, especially since it might not just be the flu.
Your Fever Lasts Too Long
If you have a fever, whether or not you should go to the doctor has nothing to do with how high the fever is but rather how long it lasts and whether or not medications can bring it down.
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