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Osteoarthritis-Diseases
What is this condition? Osteoarthritis, the most common form of arthritis, is an ongoing process that breaks down cartilage around a bone, then causes new bone to grow around and under the affected joint. It usually occurs in the hips and knees. Oste... Lupus Erythematosus-Skin Disorders
Hyperthyroidism. Autoimmune thyroid disease of the hypermetabolic type (Graves disease) is reflected by several visible changes. The skin is soft and moist. Scalp hair is thin in diameter, and evidence of diffuse alopecia may be present. Vitiligo occ... Specific Signs of Systemic Disease-Skin Disorders
The diseases discussed in this chapter are, for the most part, uncommon diseases. They are listed here because the cutaneous manifestations are distinctive enough to be of diagnostic help or because the cutaneous involvement is an important contribut... Hyperpigmentation-A Sign of Systemic disease-Skin Disorders
Increased pigmentation of the skin is seen in a number of systemic diseases. In porphyria cutanea tarda, hyperpigmentation occurs on the face and arms, presumably because of the photosensitizing effect of porphyrins. It is accompanied by hirsutism of... Persistent Crying-Baby Care
Some young babies have prolonged bouts of crying, which typically occur in the late afternoon and evening, and can last any where between two and four hours. Babies often begin this pattern of persistent crying at about three weeks of age, and will u... When Your Baby Cries
All young babies cry at some time during the day. Whether it's a subdued grumble or a full throated roar, a baby's cries are his only means of communicating his needs. Having said that, there is no doubt that a persistently fretful baby can be a stra... Reassure Each Other-Baby Care
If you both start out in the knowledge that these first few months can seem like hard work, you'll be able to reassure each other that you're coping extremely well. If you accept the validity of each other's feelings, and hold on to the fact that any... The First Weeks-Baby Care
After all the months of preparation and the excitement of the birth, you're back home and at last you're a family. Now you can get down to the serious business of learning how to care for your child as he grows and develops from a small, vulnerable b... When Your Baby Sleeps-Baby Care
Young babies spend up to 14 hours of any 24 hour period asleep. Unfortunately, this doesn't often coincide with their parents sleeping pattern, because it takes a few months for babies to learn the difference between night and day.How Babies SleepThe... Touch And Massage-Baby Care
Being touched is an essential part of the bonding process that helps young creatures to thrive. Premature babies gain more weigh on lamb's-wool blankets than cotton ones because it feels as if they're being stroked when they move, and they feel conte...
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