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Sickle Cell Disease and Pain
Pain is a common problem for children with sickle cell disease (SCD). Sickled cells have a hard time moving through small blood vessels. They can pile up and clog the vessels, keeping oxygen from getting to certain parts of the body. This causes pain.
Vaginal Discharge
This Helping Hand™ addresses vaginal discharge, a common and normal occurrence for women. Typically, normal vaginal discharge is thin, mucus-like, and can be clear, white, or slightly yellow. It usually has no unpleasant odor and does not cause itching or irritation.
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Rabies Vaccine Treatment
This Helping Hand™ is about the treatment for rabies. Rabies is a serious disease mostly caused by wild animals. Here we'll go over what steps to take if you're bitten.
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RSV Infection (Respiratory Syncytial Virus)
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is most common from fall to spring. Symptoms of RSV include sneezing, stuffy or runny nose, sore throat and fever. For healthy babies, it is like getting a cold and can be treated at home. In some infants, RSV can be very serious and may require a hospital stay.
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24-Hour Urine Specimen Collection Guidelines
This Helping Hand™ is about what steps to take when a 24-hour urine sample is ordered for your child.
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Posterior Pharyngeal Flap (PPF) Surgery
Posterior Pharyngeal Flap is a surgery done to help correct velopharyngeal dysfunction, or VPD.
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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) in Infants
In this Helping Hand™ document, we discuss Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, also known as GERD, in infants. This document provides tips on feeding your child, medications, positioning and safe sleep to help you manage your infant's reflux. Call your child's doctor if they fail to gain weight.
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Sports Medicine: Kyphosis and Lordosis
Kyphosis and lordosis refer to the natural curves of the spine in the mid-back and low back. Sometimes these curves can be larger than normal which can lead to pain.
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Getting Ready for Surgery Center for Colorectal and Pelvic Reconstruction (CCPR)
Learn more about what to expect when getting ready for surgery at the Center for Colorectal and Pelvic Reconstruction.
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Dental: Teeth and Gum Care
Use these instructions and tips to properly care for your child's gums and teeth.