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Medical credentials and degrees explained
Confused by the credentials for doctors, nurses and physician assistants? Get definitions of common credentials and learn why they matter.
Baby sunscreen: What's recommended?
Understand when it's safe for a baby to wear sunscreen.
Wheezing in children: Could it be asthma?
Wheezing in children may be a sign of asthma — but not always.
Urine cytology
A urine cytology test uses a sample of your urine to look for abnormal cells, which could indicate a urinary tract cancer.
Reactive airway disease: Is it asthma?
Reactive airway disease is a general term that doesn't indicate a specific diagnosis.
Baby sling: Is it safe?
Follow these safety tips for using a baby sling.
Pap smear: Still needed after hysterectomy?
If you've had surgery to remove your uterus, you might not need routine Pap smears. Find out what doctors recommend for cervical cancer screening.
After a flood, are food and medicines safe to use?
After a flood, don't eat foods or take medications that have come into contact with flood water or contaminated water.
Can baby eczema be prevented?
It may be possible to protect your baby from the pain and irritation of this skin rash that affects infants.
Mayo Clinic Minute: The road to hearing for baby Aida
Learn about a child with deafness treated at Mayo Clinic with cochlear implants.
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