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Hives in Children

Hives are a sudden outbreak of red, itchy, and swollen areas on the skin. They often happen as an allergic reaction from eating certain foods or taking certain medicines. Here's what you should know.

Hodgkin Lymphoma in Children

Hodgkin lymphoma is a type of cancer in the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system is part of the immune system. It helps to fight diseases and infections. The lymphatic system also helps with balancing fluids in different parts of the body.

Holter Monitoring for Children

Holter monitoring is a way to continuously check the electrical activity of the heart. Your child will wear a small device called a Holter monitor for at least 24 to 48 hours. The device constantly checks your child's heart during this time.

Home Care for Children with Sickle Cell Disease

Although a child who has sickle cell disease should be under a health care provider's care, parents can do many things at home to reduce symptoms and maintain the child's health.

Home Page - Adolescent Medicine

Detailed information on adolescent medicine, including growth and development, cognitive development, relationship development, health and injury problems, and safety

Home Page - Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology

Detailed information on allergy, asthma, and immunology

Home Page - Burns

Detailed information on burns, including anatomy, classification, treatment, and prevention

Home Page - Cardiovascular Disorders

Detailed information on cardiovascular diseases in children

Home Page - Care of the Terminally Ill Child

Detailed information on care of the terminally ill child

Home Page - Child and Adolescent Mental Health

Detailed information on child and adolescent mental health disorders

Home Page - Common Childhood Injuries and Poisonings

Detailed information on the common poisonings and injuries of children

Home Page - Craniofacial Anomalies

Detailed information on craniofacial anomalies, including Cleft Lip, Cleft Palate, Craniosynostosis, Deformational Plagiocephaly, Hemifacial Microsomia, Vascular Malformations, and Hemangiomas