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Healthy Sleep Habits for Older Children and Teens
Sleep is important at all ages. Sleep problems are common among many children and teens and can affect their focus while at school, work or home. Almost one-fourth of all children have some type of sleep problem. The problem can be caused by poor sleep habits or a medical condition.
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Bone Health and Epilepsy
Children who take medicine for seizures due to epilepsy may be at higher risk for weak or breaking bones.
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Multi-View Videofluoroscopic Speech Study (MVSS)
A multi-view videofluoroscopic speech study, or MVSS, is a procedure to see how the palate functions during speech. It is basically an x-ray movie taken while the child talks.
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Allergic Rhinitis
In this Helping Hand™ document, we discuss allergic rhinitis. There are two main types of allergic rhinitis: seasonal (occurs certain times of the year) and perennial (happens all year). When symptoms occur in late summer or early fall, some people call it hayfever. Small changes at home can help.
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Acetaminophen (Tylenol®)
This Helping Hand™ includes dosing information, side effects, and how to take the common pain reliever acetaminophen (Tylenol®).
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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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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.
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Circulation Checks
Your child has received a treatment that can affect blood flow (circulation) in the injured arm or leg. You will need to check the circulation in your child’s fingers or toes.
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Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)
Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) is a 24-hour non-stop dialysis therapy used to support patients with renal (kidney) failure.
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Intrauterine Device Removal
An intrauterine device (IUD) is a small, T-shaped device placed in your uterus by your health care provider to prevent pregnancy, to reduce heavy menstrual bleeding or to help reduce painful menstrual cramps or pelvic pain. IUDs must be removed after you have had it in place for from 3 to 10 years.