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Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)

This Helping Hand™ is about retinopathy of prematurity (ROP). ROP is an eye problem that babies born early (premature) are at high risk for.

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Behavior Support - Reducing Interruptions

Children often interrupt at times when parents are busy or are not paying attention to them. To cut down on interruptions, use short teaching sessions. They will help you and your child communicate better.

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Medicine

Immunization schedules and medicine safety are covered in this section.

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Appendectomy: Simple Appendicitis

Learn more about a simple appendectomy, which is the surgical removal of the appendix.

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Echocardiogram With Sedation or Anesthesia

This Helping Hand™ is about why some children may need special medicine when getting an echocardiogram done. This test, also called an echo, is an ultrasound of the heart.

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Cystogram: Nuclear Medicine

Learn more about nuclear medicine cystogram, the test that shows the size of your child's bladder and how it is working. 

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Exercise Stress Test

A stress test, sometimes called an exercise test, helps your doctor find out how well your body works when you are active. This test measures how well your heart, lungs and muscles function during physical activity.

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Fecal Fat Quantitative Test (72 Hour Collection)

How to prepare for a fecal fat quantitative test.

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Hydrogen Breath Test

This Helping Hand™ is about how a hydrogen breath test is done and how to prepare for it.