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Mononucleosis (Infectious)

Infectious mononucleosis, also known as “mono” or "the kissing disease," is an illness usually caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). Some cases are caused by a virus called cytomegalovirus (CMV). The virus is contagious and spreads when someone comes in contact with an infected person’s saliva.

Latent Tuberculosis Infection (LTBI)

Tuberculosis, or TB, is the common name for a germ called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. People with latent TB infection (LTBI) do not feel sick. They do not have any symptoms but can potentially develop active TB disease. People with LTBI are not contagious and cannot spread TB to others.

Osteosarcoma

Osteosarcoma is a cancer of the bone. It starts in immature bone cells that normally form new bone tissue.

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Spontaneous Pneumothorax

This Helping Hand™ covers a spontaneous pneumothorax, which usually happens when a weak part of the lung is leaking air. These areas are like blisters on the lungs, called blebs. They can burst and leak air into the pleural space.

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Pyloris Botox

Botox injection is one of several advanced treatments we may use for children with motility or nerve/sensation problems. When standard treatments are not enough, carefully placed Botox injections can sometimes help by relaxing muscles that are too tight at key “valves” in the digestive tract.

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Esophageal Manometry

Esophageal manometry studies esophagus function in awake children using a nasal catheter to record muscle contractions during swallows with and without water.

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Colostomy

A colostomy is a surgical procedure performed on children who are unable to pass feces safely due to disease or anatomical defect.

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Bicycle Safety

This Helping Hand™ explains important safety tips for bicycle riding.

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Gastric Emptying Scintigraphy (GES)

Gastric emptying scintigraphy (GES) is a special imaging test used to see how well your child’s stomach empties food into the small intestine.