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How to Read a 'Drug Facts' Label

Every over-the-counter medicine you can buy at the store must include a ‘drug facts’ label. This label has information about what the medicine does and how to use it safely.

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Bone Density Scanning (DEXA DXA)

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

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Safe Sleep for Babies

Sleep related deaths are one of the leading causes of death for babies. These deaths used to be called Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Now they are called Sudden Unexplained Infant Deaths (SUIDs).

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Tips and Suggestions for Taking Asthma Medicine

Here are some expert tips to help encourage and improve your child's experience when taking asthma medicine.

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Tracheostomy: What It Is and When It Is Needed

Learn what a trachestomy is and what it is used for. 

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Helping Very Young Children Cope after a Trauma

Most children do not have long-term emotional problems after a serious injury or traumatic event. However, behavior changes may occur while their brain tries to process what has happened.

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New Study Finds Exercise Treadmills Significant Cause of Hand Burns in Children

In recent years, home exercise equipment has become increasingly common, and treadmills have continued to be the largest selling exercise category by a large margin.

Scaphoid Fractures

The wrist is made up of eight bones. The wrist bone below the base of the thumb is known as the scaphoid bone. A fracture (break) of this bone can happen when a person falls onto the outstretched hand.

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Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)

The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ on the right side of the belly (abdomen). Gallbladder problems can be caused by gallstones. The surgery to remove the gallbladder is called a cholecystectomy.