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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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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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Fentanyl Test Strips
It is becoming more common for street drugs to contain fentanyl. Learn more about fentanyl test strips.
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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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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.
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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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Neurogenic Bowel: Bowel Training
Bowel training is achieved when your child has a bowel movement in the potty at the same time every day and therefore has few bowel accidents.
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Radiology: Lead Shields or Aprons
For many years, patients had to wear lead shields when getting x-rays, CT scans or fluoroscopy. This is no longer the case.