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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.

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Gynecologic Laparoscopy

This Helping Hand™ is about the gynecologic laparoscopy procedure and why it's done.

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Water Soluble Fiber

Water soluble fiber is commonly used with CCPR medical regimens. This fiber will help maintain a good balance between stool frequency and consistency to help your child be continent.

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Biofeedback for Constipation and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction

Biofeedback is a therapy used to help children who cannot always have a bowel movement when they need to.

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Iron Infusions

The most common cause of anemia is not having enough iron. If you have anemia and cannot take iron orally (by mouth), you can get iron through an IV infusion.

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Adrenocorticotropin (ACTH) Stimulation Test

An adrenocorticotropin (ACTH) stimulation test is done to check how well the adrenal glands are making a hormone called cortisol.

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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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Scoliosis: Wearing a Brace

Scoliosis means an unnatural curve in the spine. Different types of braces are worn to prevent curve changes. If the brace is worn as directed, surgery on the spine can sometimes be avoided.