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Saliva Cortisol Test Collection Guidelines
A saliva cortisol test is done to measure the level of cortisol, a hormone in saliva. Cortisol is made by the adrenal gland, located on top of each kidney. Cortisol has many functions. It helps the body use sugar (glucose) and fat for energy (metabolism). It also helps the body manage stress. Many conditions can affect cortisol levels, such as physical or emotional stress, strenuous activity, infection or injury.
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Keratosis Pilaris
Keratosis pilaris is a dry skin type. It looks like dry, rough, small bumps that are flesh-colored or pink and can feel like sandpaper or chicken skin. It is not contagious and is usually not itchy. The most common areas for these bumps are on the back of the arms, front of the thighs and the face.
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ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation)
Learn more about Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation.
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Behavior Support: Preventative Strategies
Using strategies to stop problem behaviors will set your child up for success.
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Mouth Care for Patients Receiving Chemotherapy
Learn how to properly care for your child's mouth if they are receiving chemotherapy.
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Hand-Foot-Mouth Disease: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Hand-Foot-Mouth Disease is a common childhood illness caused by a virus. Be aware of symptoms, treatment and prevention to help set your child on course for a speedy recovery.
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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Circumcision Sutured
Properly care for you son after his sutured circumcision with this Helping Hand.
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Dental Injury: Post Treatment Instructions
When a child has a serious dental injury, it may take many weeks for the teeth and gums to heal before we know if they will have problems in the future. With prompt and proper follow-up care by a dentist, some problems, such as pain and infection, can be caught and treated early to prevent future problems.