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Medical professionals referring to 'left' and 'right': are they referring to my relative directions or theirs?
In medical documentation, being an X-ray, MRI, description of physical examination or other, the sides "right" and "left" should be always used from the perspective of the patient. ...
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Does sleeping on one side affect cognitive development?
No, this will have no affect on your cognitive processes. It may affect your sleep pattern; side sleeping help open your airways allowing you to breath better. Don't sleep on your back if you're ...
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