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… Down Syndrome, Ages 13 to 21 On this page: If your child with Down syndrome is an adolescent or young adult between the ages of … becomes pregnant. (Females with Down syndrome can have children. Males are usually sterile.) Future living …
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… Down syndrome, autism and developmental delays Last updated June … makes communication and social interactions difficult. Down syndrome is a set of physical and mental traits caused by a … Learn more about each condition in this section. Down syndrome Down Syndrome Down Syndrome, Ages 1 Month to 1 Year …
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… Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) On this page: What is Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS)? Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) is an illness that was first found in Saudi …
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… Wrist Splint for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome On this page: Overview Overview … of "relative rest" from movements that make carpal tunnel syndrome worse. Think about these guidelines when you use a … splint is a helpful short-term treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome. But long-term use can cause your muscles to …
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… Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Criteria for Diagnosis On this page: Overview … determine whether symptoms are caused by irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). You meet the Rome III criteria for IBS if … whether you have IBS. Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Citations Longstreth GF, et al. …
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… Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) On this page: Overview Latest Information … Overview What is SARS? Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) is a respiratory illness that first infected … are tracking and studying severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) . Their websites contain the most up-to-date …
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… Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) On this page: Conditions Basics … Conditions Basics What is acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)? Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a lung problem. It happens when fluid …
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… Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) On this page: Conditions Basics Related … Conditions Basics What is postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS)? Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) is a fast heart rate (tachycardia) that …
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… Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) On this page: Related … Information What is sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)? Sometimes a baby who seems healthy dies … younger than 1 year old, it's called sudden infant death syndrome or SIDS. In most cases, a parent or caregiver …
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… Sally's Story: Avoiding Metabolic Syndrome On this page: Sally's Story Sally's Story Sally … me I had some of the health problems related to metabolic syndrome. And he said that I was at a greater risk for … me I had some of the health problems related to metabolic syndrome. And he said that I was at a greater risk for …