Desipramine hydrochloride overdose
This is poisoning from swallowing a large amount of desipramine, a tricyclic antidepressant. Hallucinations (thinking something is there, when it is not) Seek immediate medical help. DO NOT make the person throw up. How well a person does depends ... [... more]
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United States Department of Health and Human Services
Based on FDA and CDC's ongoing investigation of the Salmonella outbreak, consumers are advised: No association has been found with major national brand name jars of peanut butter sold in grocery stores. Do not eat peanut-containing products on ... [... more]
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Developmental disorders of the female reproductive tract
Developmental disorders of the female reproductive tract are problems in a baby girl's reproductive organs that occur while she is growing in her mother's body. Female reproductive organs include the vagina, ovaries, uterus, and cervix. A baby ... [... more]
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Diet and disease
There are nutritional and dietary elements that have proven relationships to certain diseases or conditions. For additional information on FDA-approved health claims, refer to nutrition labeling. Calcium is one of the most important minerals for ... [... more]
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MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Vitamin E
Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin that acts as an antioxidant. Vitamin E is an antioxidant that protects body tissue from damage caused by unstable substances called free radicals. Free radicals can harm cells, tissues, and organs. They are ... [... more]
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Copper in diet
Copper is an essential trace mineral present in all body tissues. Copper, along with iron, helps in the formation of red blood cells. It also helps in keeping the blood vessels, nerves, immune system, and bones healthy. Oysters and other ... [... more]
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Pick's disease
Semantic dementia; Dementia - semantic; Frontotemporal dementia; Arnold Pick's disease Pick's disease is a rare and permanent form of dementia that is similar to Alzheimer's disease, except that it tends to affect only certain areas of the ... [... more]
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Developmental milestones record - 6 months
Normal childhood growth milestones - 6 months; Childhood growth milestones - 6 months; Growth milestones for children - 6 months This article describes the skills and growth targets for 6-month-old infants. Able to bear almost all weight when ... [... more]
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Hearing loss - infants
Deafness -- infants; Hearing impairment -- infants; Conductive hearing loss -- infants; Sensorineural hearing loss -- infants; Central hearing loss -- infants Hearing loss is the total or partial inability to hear sound in one or both ears. This ... [... more]
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Double inlet left ventricle
Double inlet left ventricle (DILV) is a congenital heart defect that affects the valves of the heart. Congenital means it is present from birth. Babies born with this condition have only one working lower chamber (ventricle) in their heart. DILV ... [... more]
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Dextrocardia
Dextrocardia is a condition in which the heart is located in the right side of the chest instead of the left. It can be present at birth (congenital) or caused by disease or surgery. During the early weeks of pregnancy, the baby's heart develops. ... [... more]
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Thiazide overdose
Thiazide is an ingredient found in certain medications used to treat high blood pressure. Thiazide overdose occurs when someone accidentally or intentionally takes more than the normal or recommended amount of this medication. Thiazide is a type ... [... more]
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