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Brachial Plexus Injury

The brachial plexus is a group of nerves that starts in the spinal cord at the neck and controls the hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder. It can be injured during birth.

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Child Care and Illness: Should Your Child Stay Home?

Sometimes it is hard to decide if your child is too ill to go to childcare. Usually, children should stay home if illness keeps them from enjoying the daily activities of childcare.

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Videofluoroscopic Swallow Study

This Helping Hand™ is about the videofluoroscopic swallow study (VFSS), which is a test to see how your child swallows food and liquids.

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Diabetes: When Your Child Should Stay Home from School

This Helping Hand™ covers when your child should stay home and get a school excuse for their diabetes and when they should stay in school.

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Diazepam Rectal Gel (Diastat)®

Your child’s healthcare provider or doctor has recommended Diastat® to help control some of your child’s seizures (Picture 1). It can be given by parents or other caregivers who know the child’s seizure patterns.

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Dental: Teeth and Gum Care

Use these instructions and tips to properly care for your child's gums and teeth. 

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Fluorescein Angiography

Fluorescein Angiography is a simple diagnostic test. It involves fluorescein dye that is either injected into the bloodstream through a vein in the arm or taken by mouth as a drink.

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Behavior Support: Using a Schedule

Using a schedule helps you and your child create expectations.

Boxer's Fracture

This fracture in the hand is often caused by hitting something with a closed fist, thus the name Boxer’s Fracture. It is commonly seen in teenagers. The fracture will typically heal within 3 to 4 weeks from the date of injury.