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Pale skin: babies, children & teens | Raising Children Network
Pale skin is usually nothing to worry about. But you might sometimes need to see your doctor if your child’s skin looks pale. This article explains.
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Asthma emergency
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Severe bleeding
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Severe allergic reaction - using an EpiPen
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Severe allergic reaction - using Anapen
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Red blood cell count | Pathology Tests Explained
This test counts the number of red blood cells (RBC) in a litre of blood. Red blood cells, which are made in the bone marrow, carry oxygen from the lungs to
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Spleen - Better Health Channel
Surgically removing a diseased or damaged spleen is possible without causing any serious harm to the person.
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ACD A-Z of Skin - Raynaud phenomenon
Raynaud phenomenon is an intermittent constriction of the blood flow to the fingers and toes precipitated by cold, emotion and some drugs that cause spasm of the small arteries bringing blood to the fingers and toes.
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Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase | Pathology Tests Explained
This test measures the amount of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) in the red blood cells (RBCs). G6PD is an enzyme that protects red blood cells from
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Bone fractures - Better Health Channel
Common sites for bone fractures include the wrist, ankle and hip.
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Updated anaphylaxis guidelines: management in infants and children
Intramuscular adrenaline remains the first-line drug in updated anaphylaxis guidelines.
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Red blood cell count | Pathology Tests Explained
This test counts the number of red blood cells (RBC) in a litre of blood. Red blood cells, which are made in the bone marrow, carry oxygen from the lungs to
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Managing Dyspepsia (Indigestion) in Older Adults | Ausmed
Dyspepsia (indigestion) is a common symptom characterised by discomfort or pain in the upper abdomen. It typically occurs after eating or drinking. Symptoms may include early satiation, uncomfortable fullness, bloating, nausea, vomiting, belching, flatulence, heartburn, regurgitation and diarrhoea.
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An Overview of Nausea and Vomiting in Adults | Ausmed
Nausea and vomiting are not conditions themselves - rather, they are non-specific symptoms associated with a variety of conditions. Nausea describes a feeling of unease in the stomach, chest or throat. Vomiting (emesis) is the physical act of forcibly ejecting stomach contents through the mouth.
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Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase | Pathology Tests Explained
This test measures the amount of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) in the red blood cells (RBCs). G6PD is an enzyme that protects red blood cells from
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Pneumonia Symptoms, Signs and Treatment | Ausmed
Pneumonia is an acute infection of the lungs that causes the alveoli in one or both lungs to fill with pus and fluids. When a person has pneumonia, breathing is painful and oxygen intake is limited. In 2017, over two million people died from pneumonia worldwide.
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