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Kangaroo Care for Premature Infants 04/14/2011
Kangaroo Care for Premature Infants Topic Contents Topic Overview Related Information Credits Kangaroo Care for Premature Infants Topic Overview Kangaroo care is the skin-to-skin holding of an infant on your chest, under a hospital gown or loose shirt. After a premature or sick infant is medically stable, parents can practice kangaroo care, which is known to have positive effects on an infant's heart rate and breathing, as well as on parent–infant bonding.

Kaposi Sarcoma Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Health Professional Information [NCI]
Kaposi Sarcoma Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Health Professional Information [NCI] Topic Contents General Information About Kaposi Sarcoma Stage Information for Kaposi Sarcoma Classic Kaposi Sarcoma Immunosuppressive Treatment–Related Kaposi Sarcoma Epidemic Kaposi Sarcoma Recurrent Kaposi Sarcoma Changes to This Summary (07 / 12 / 2012) About This PDQ Summary Get More Information From NCI Kaposi Sarcoma Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Health Professional Information [NCI] This information is pro

Kaposi Sarcoma Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Patient Information [NCI]
Kaposi Sarcoma Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Patient Information [NCI] Topic Contents General Information About Kaposi Sarcoma Classic Kaposi Sarcoma African Kaposi Sarcoma Immunosuppressive Therapy–related Kaposi Sarcoma Epidemic Kaposi Sarcoma Nonepidemic Gay-related Kaposi Sarcoma Recurrent Kaposi Sarcoma Treatment Option Overview Treatment Options for Kaposi Sarcoma To Learn More About Kaposi Sarcoma Changes to This Summary (07 / 13 / 2012) Get More Information From NCI About PDQ Kaposi Sar

Karyotype Test 03/29/2011
Karyotype Test Topic Contents Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results What Affects the Test What To Think About References Credits Karyotype Test Test Overview Karyotype is a test to identify and evaluate the size, shape, and number of chromosomes in a sample of body cells. Extra, missing, or abnormal positions of chromosome pieces can cause problems with a person's growth, development, and body functions.

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Kava 06/29/2011
Kava Topic Contents Topic Overview Related Information References Credits Kava Topic Overview What is kava? Kava—or kava kava—is a root found on South Pacific islands. Islanders have used kava as medicine and in ceremonies for centuries. Kava has a calming effect, producing brain wave changes similar to changes that occur with calming medicines such as diazepam (Valium, for example). Kava also can prevent convulsions and relax muscles.

Kawasaki Disease 12/07/2010
Kawasaki Disease Topic Contents Topic Overview FAQs Other Places To Get Help Related Information References Credits Kawasaki Disease Topic Overview What is Kawasaki disease? Kawasaki disease is a rare childhood illness that affects the blood vessels. The symptoms can be severe for several days and can look scary to parents. But then most children return to normal activities. Kawasaki disease can harm the coronary arteries , which carry blood to the heart muscle.

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