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Impedance pH Monitoring

Impedance pH Monitoring measures the length of time it takes for your child’s stomach contents (acid or non-acid) come back up into his or her esophagus.

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Birth Control: Contraceptive Patch

Learn about the birth control option for women, the contraceptive patch.

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Tissue Expansion at Home - Instructions for Families

The purpose of tissue expansion is to grow new skin over a period of several weeks to months.

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Idiopathic Toe Walking

Idiopathic toe walking is when your child walks on the balls of their feet while their heels are off the ground and there is no known medical cause. Research has shown that physical therapy may not eliminate toe walking but can address the condition.

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Cecostomy Tube

A cecostomy tube is also called a C-tube. It is a non-latex tube or catheter placed in the first part of the large intestine, also called the cecum. A procedure called an irrigation is done to provide a comfortable, convenient way to clean out the bowel.

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Ovarian Neoplasm

This Helping Hand™ highlights ovarian neoplasm, which is an abnormal growth of cells in the ovary. It can be benign or malignant. Symptoms include abdominal bloating, weight loss, and fatigue. Treatment usually involves surgery and chemotherapy.

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)

Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is an infection in the uterus, the fallopian tubes or the ovaries.

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Children With Hearing Loss: Guidelines for Schools

Some children are born with a hearing loss. Others may develop one due to injury, infection or even loud noises. Children with hearing loss can do well in school, but they often need extra help to learn at their full capacity.

Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) and Acute Chest Syndrome (ACS)

Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disorder. Acute chest syndrome is a group of symptoms that occurs when sickled cells clump together in the lungs.