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Scabies

Scabies is a skin condition caused by a mite.

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Suctioning the Nose with a Bulb Syringe

It is normal for a baby’s nose to get congested from time to time. When this happens, you can use nasal saline to thin their mucus and then suction it out with a bulb syringe.

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Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is a method of examining the inside of the body. The MRI machine is a large magnet that surrounds the body. It uses magnetic fields and radio frequencies instead of X-rays to produce images.

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Dry Skin Care

How to care for you child's dry skin.

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Blood Counts: Chemo and Radiation Therapy

This Helping Hand™ explains how chemotherapy and radiation therapy can change blood cells and what that means for your child.

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Speech and Communication Evaluations for Babies with Hearing Loss

Babies begin communication as early as birth. This takes many forms before the actual use of words. Most babies learn non-verbal ways to make their wants and needs known.

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Antibiotic Resistance

Antibiotic resistance means that bacteria have changed and cannot be killed by the antibiotics. These bacteria are called drug-resistant bacteria. This means that some antibiotics may not work if your child needs them in the future.

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Joint Injection

The joint injection procedure helps relieve pain in joints caused by arthritis.

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Ostomy Care: Ordering Supplies

Your child may need different ostomy supplies as he grows and gets older. Learn how to care for your child's ostomy and order supplies.