Sentences with phrase «more painful procedures»

«But, we were very surprised to find out that if babies experience more painful procedures early in life, their sense of gentle touch can be affected.»

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Now, women who need a late - term abortion because the fetus is so abnormal it can not survive more than a few hours, and will suffer a painful death if born alive, have to undergo a much more invasive, dangerous procedure.

And preemies who had more exposure to painful medical procedures were even more likely to have a reduced response.

The risks to NOT doing skin to skin include: unstable temperatures in the baby (Walters et all., 2007; Fransson, Karlsson, & Nilsson, 2005; Bergman, Linley, & Fawcus, 2004), more maternal stress and less satisfaction with breastfeeding (Anderson, 2004), less desire by the mother to hold her infant (Anderson 2004), less ability of the baby to smell the natural scent of mother's milk (Marlier & Schaal, 2005) and greater pain for baby with more crying during painful procedures (Johnston, 2003).

So, I think that I stressed out a lot more about it than, you know, how painful or how hard the actual procedure was.

While previous research supported the effectiveness of distraction during painful procedures, specifically needle pain, the investigators hypothesized that the new VR technology, an arguably more powerful and immersive intervention could be even more effective at reducing pain and anxiety.

Image courtesy of iStockphoto / adventtr More than 382,000 people with kidney disease in the U.S. are on dialysis, a painful procedure that can wreak havoc on blood vessels due to constant jabs from large needles.

«The letter, which comes in response to an aggressive campaign by the animal rights group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), claims that for more than 30 years researchers at the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) have been «removing [macaques] from their mothers at birth and subjecting them to distressful and sometimes painful procedures that measure their anxiety and depression.»»

Studies have found that newborns are more sensitive to pain than older infants and children, and painful procedures early in life can have long - lasting effects.

It seems logical that in this time, a man would still be partially recovering from this painful procedure and would not be as likely to engage in sexual activity or may be more careful about using «protection» which also both reduce the risk of AIDS.

For example, it is all too easy to get a steroid injection into a painful shoulder, when a more natural treatment such an osteopathic procedure or massage would have been just as effective without the long - term risk of weakening or damaging the joint further.

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Logan's thirst for revenge propels him into the Weapon X program, where he undergoes a painful procedure to bond his bones with adamantium, making him virtually indestructible and more than a match for Victor.

Most dogs do not enjoy this procedure, so if it was a more painful experience for you than him, you are definitely not alone!

More invasive or painful procedures may require overnight hospitalization.

Most soft paws come in multiple sets and most sets last 6 weeks or more, so it is an inexpensive alternative to a permanent and painful procedure.

Although the incidence of biopsy - induced fracture is low, many dogs become lamer and more painful immediately following bone biopsy procedures.

In light of such findings, it is hard to see why veterinarians don't spend more time and effort recommending alternatives to declawing than these painful and sometimes debilitating procedures.

Although the incidence of biopsy - induced fracture is low, many cats become lamer and more painful immediately following bone biopsy procedures.

This procedure is no more painful that a vaccination.

From routine procedures (such as a spays or dental cleanings), to more advanced medical treatments (such as bone surgeries or cancer treatments), to chronically painful conditions (such as arthritis or back pain), we are dedicated to providing safe and effective pain management to every patient.

Your pet was likely painful for an extended period of time, one can only hope that the scar tissue stabilized the joint at the correct angle, the pet will likely have much more severe arthritis and sooner than with a surgical procedure and the knee still may not be as stable as with surgery.

She is able to perform procedures such as root canal therapy, placement of crowns, correction of painful bite abnormalities due to misalignment, cleft palate and large oronasal fistula repair, advanced treatment of jaw fractures and surgery to remove more advanced oral cancers.

However, if your pet bird has been egg bound too long or too severely, a veterinarian will need to treat her for shock and potential infection and perform more invasive procedures such as manually pushing the egg out, which is painful enough to require anesthesia.