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Throat Culture

If your doctor suspects your child has strep throat, a throat culture may be done. This test shows whether germs (bacteria) are causing your child's sore throat.

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Guided Growth Surgery

Guided growth surgery helps correct bone and joint alignment problems as a child grows. Learn how the procedure works, what to expect, and how it can improve your child’s movement and development.

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Circumcision Sutured

Properly care for you son after his sutured circumcision with this Helping Hand. 

Velopharyngeal Dysfunction (VPD)

This Helping Hand™ covers velopharyngeal dysfunction, or VPD, occurs when the soft palate cannot separate the back of the mouth from the nose during speech, swallowing, or both. VPD can be caused by structural differences in the soft palate and pharynx, or muscular causes.

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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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Fentanyl Test Strips

It is becoming more common for street drugs to contain fentanyl. Learn more about fentanyl test strips. 

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Advice for New Moms and Dads

There are many books to help new parents and their babies thrive. These are some quick tips to get you started.

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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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Eye Muscle Surgery

This Helping Hand™ goes over care at home after eye muscle surgery, as well as preventing infections and when to call your child's doctor.