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3 Tricks To Ensure Your Preschooler Wears Their Hearing Aid

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Many children suffer from disabilities and impairments that affect their hearing ability. While surprising to learn, 2 to 3 out of every 1,000 children are born with some level of hearing loss in one or both ears. Wearing a hearing aid is a necessity for many school-aged children, but younger students will most likely struggle wearing these aids while playing and interacting with classmates. In many instances, preschoolers will lose or remove their aids while away from home.…

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Vision Disturbances After Cataract Surgery? What You Should Know

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When you have been diagnosed with cataracts and gone through all of the treatments for them, up to and including surgery, you may hope and expect that all of your vision problems are behind you. However, in the aftermath of your cataract surgery, whether soon after or many years down the road, you may experience trouble with your vision again. Get to know some of the reasons that you may have vision troubles after cataract surgery and what you can and should do about it.…

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What Are Your Options If You Can't Take Biophosphonates For Your Osteoporosis?

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Biophosphonates such as Alendronate and Ibandronate are considered the premier treatment for osteoporosis. These medications work by slowing down the action of cells that break down bone tissue, which helps keep your bones stronger for longer. While most patients tolerate biophosphonates well, they are not for everyone. In some patients, they cause serious nausea, ulcers, and necrosis of the jaw. Patients with poor kidney function and those with low blood calcium levels also can’t take these medications safely.…

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