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Marijuana
Marijuana (also known as cannabis, weed, or pot) is the leaves, stems, seeds, and dried, crushed flowers of a cannabis plant. There are over 100 chemicals in the cannabis plant called cannabinoids. The most common cannabinoids are THC and CBD.
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Vitamin D Deficiency
This Helping Hand™ covers vitamin D deficiency. Vitamin D keeps our bodies healthy and builds strong bones. It does this by helping the body absorb calcium and phosphorous from foods and supplements. If your child has a vitamin D deficiency it means they do not have enough vitamin D in their body.
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Cardiac Neurodevelopmental Outcomes Program
The Heart Center’s Cardiac Neurodevelopmental Outcomes Program (CNOP) evaluates children with congenital heart disease who are at a higher risk for developmental delays or concerns and helps them reach their full potential.
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Mandibular Distraction Osteogenesis
Mandibular Distraction Osteogenesis (MDO) is a surgery done for infants with Pierre Robin sequence. MDO lengthens the jaw to help open the airway so the baby can breathe safely and comfortably on their own.
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Colonoscopy with General Anesthesia: Infants and Toddlers
This Helping Hand™ is about how colonoscopies are done, how to prep for one, and what to expect for infants and toddlers.
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Vocal Fold Nodules
Vocal fold or vocal cord nodules are small, non-cancerous growths on your child’s vocal cords. They are often caused by voice abuse. Over time, your child’s repeated misuse of the vocal folds results in soft, swollen spots on each vocal fold.
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Food Fight: Battle Against Anemia
I’ve never been anemic (as far as I know), but when I found out I was pregnant last winter, I rushed out to buy prenatal vitamins with a hefty dose of iron.
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Pacemakers Used to Help Children with Stomach Problems
Physicians at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio are turning to a device typically used in adults with heart problems to help children with severe stomach conditions.
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Persistent Diarrhea & Malabsorption
Diarrhea lasting more than seven days is considered persistent, while less than seven days is acute. Diarrhea that lasts more than 30 days is chronic. Toddler's diarrhea is caused by a diet low in fat and high in sugar and fluids. Malabsorption is the inability to use the food the body takes in.
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most common chronic liver disease in American children. NAFLD occurs when too much fat builds up in the liver. Excess fat in the liver and elsewhere in the body makes it harder for the liver to work well. Over time, NAFLD can cause other health issues.