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Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH)
Pulmonary hypertension is a rare lung disease in which the blood pressure in the pulmonary arteries are high.
Condition
Active Tuberculosis Disease
In this Helping Hand™, we discuss Tuberculosis (TB). Active TB disease is contagious. It is most often spread through the air. The standard of care for treatment of active TB is daily administration of medicines from health department nurses.
Blog
How to Squat Safely: Correct Form for Maximum Effectiveness
One of the most effective exercises is the squat, but when done incorrectly squatting can lead to many issues inside and outside of the weight room.
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Hemangioma and Vascular Malformations
The treatment of a hemangioma is usually observation. Some hemangiomas can cause problems if they bleed or press on important nearby structures, such as the eye or the upper airway. Venous malformations, lymphatic malformations and arteriovenous malformations require a multidisciplinary approach.
Article
Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA) Thyroid Biopsy
The doctor has seen or felt a nodule or bump on your child’s thyroid. The ultrasound confirmed the presence of a nodule. Now it is time to take some fluid from inside the nodule and get it tested.
Hidradenitis Supperativa (HS)
Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a long-term (chronic) skin condition. Plugged pores and red, tender bumps or boils begin deep in the skin around hair follicles that contain specific sweat glands called apocrine glands. The tender bumps often enlarge, break open and drain pus.
Article
Dental: Oral Sedation
Sedation can help your child feel less anxious, nervous or afraid, be more comfortable and stay still during the procedure.
Blog
Caffeine Poisoning: What Parents Need to Know
As caffeine consumption becomes more popular in the form of energy drinks, energy shots, and even caffeine powders, it’s important for parents to be aware of the risks associated with these products, especially for young children.
Condition
Asthma
This Helping Hand™ covers asthma, which is a lung disease that can cause breathing problems. If your child has asthma, the airways in their lungs overreact to certain things, called triggers.
Rotavirus
Rotavirus (ROE-tuh-vie-russ) is a contagious illness caused by a virus.