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Children may not speak due to selective mutism. Selective mutism is a condition in which the child speaks only in certain situations or with certain people, such as close family members. [12] Assessment is needed to rule out possible illness or other conditions and to determine treatment. [13] Prevalence is low, but not as rare as once thought ...
Postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) is a decline in cognitive function (especially in memory and executive functions) that may last from 1–12 months after surgery, or longer. [1] In some cases, this disorder may persist for several years after major surgery. [ 2 ]
It is often used after surgery or as the first line of treatment. The drug may be given systemically, by injection into a vein or by mouth, or may be injected into the fluid that surrounds the brain and spinal cord to allow the drug to reach the tumor without crossing the blood–brain barrier ( intrathecal administration ).
If it weren't for a photo taken on an iPhone, 2-year-old Avery Fitzgerald's cancer might not have been caught in time. His mother, Julie Fitzgerald, told WREX that for a couple of months she'd ...
The use of an electrolarynx can cause social issues, for instance difficulty ordering food, drinks, or other items in noisy environments; [6] or, when answering a telephone, having the caller respond, "Am I talking to a computer?" [5] However, quality-of-life improvements due to electrolarynx usage are generally significant. One user states:
The toddler was in the car with his mom and sister when they collided head on with another vehicle at the speed of 70 mph. The force from the crash was so intense that Jackson's head pulled apart ...
Children who have had their intracranial pressure elevated for a long time may come with symptoms such papilledema, optic atrophy, and vision loss that may not improve after surgery. [32] Some may experience postoperative convulsions, bleeding, and cognitive impairments. [19] [33] Additionally, reports of postoperative CSF rhinorrhea have been ...
Due to the poor quality of most studies of complementary and alternative medicine in the treatment of cancer pain, it is not possible to recommend integration of these therapies into the management of cancer pain. There is weak evidence for a modest benefit from hypnosis; studies of massage therapy produced mixed results and none found pain ...