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Sunscreen and Sun Protection

Sunscreen and sun protection are very important for children and adolescents. Skin cancer is becoming more common in young people. Protecting your child’s skin from too much exposure to the sun can greatly reduce this risk.

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Hemophilia Joint and Muscle Bleeds – PRICE Home Care

In persons with hemophilia, joint and muscle bleeds can happen easily. When bleeds happen it is important to recognize them as soon as possible to get the right treatment and limit risk of long-term damage.

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Mandibular Distraction Osteogenesis

Mandibular Distraction Osteogenesis (MDO) is a surgery done for infants with Pierre Robin sequence. MDO lengthens the jaw to help open the airway so the baby can breathe safely and comfortably on their own.

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Guided Growth Surgery

Guided growth, or hemi-epiphysiodesis, is a procedure that can be used to gradually correct angular deformities, such as "bowed legs" and "knock knees," in children’s bones. Guided growth slowly straightens the bone by tethering (guiding) the growth plate on one side of the bone.

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Pinworms: Treatment and Prevention

Pinworms are small white worms that live in the large intestine. They are about 1/2 inch long and as thin as a thread. They can sometimes be seen in and around the child's bowel movements. The adult female pinworm lays her eggs on the skin around the anus. This causes itching and scratching.

Sever's Disease

Sever’s disease is a painful condition of the heel that occurs in growing children. It happens when the tendon that attaches to the back of the heel pulls on the growth plate of the bone of the heel.

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Scaphoid Fracture

The scaphoid is one of 8 carpal bones located in the wrist. A scaphoid fracture is a break of the scaphoid bone.

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Ibuprofen (Motrin®, Advil®)

This Helping Hand™ includes dosing information, side effects, and how to take the common pain reliever ibuprofen (Motrin®, Advil®).

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Bone Density Scanning (DEXA DXA)

Prepare for your child's bone density scan with this Helping Hand.