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Kidney Shields
Kidney shields are custom made to protect your child’s kidneys during sports and activities. They can be used for healthy kidneys or a new transplanted kidney.
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Lead Poisoning: Chelation Therapy
Some children with severe lead poisoning may need a medicine to help remove lead from their blood. Using medicine to take lead out of the blood is called chelation.
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Walkers Orthopedic
Walkers can be used to keep weight off a leg or foot while it is healing. They are often used instead of crutches for younger children or those who have trouble keeping their balance.
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Getting a Cochlear Implant
A cochlear (KOE-klee-er) implant is a device worn on the outside of the ear. It is for people with more severe hearing losses. It takes sounds from the environment, turns them into electrical signals, and sends them to the brain. Cochlear implants are different than hearing aids.
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Somatic Disease/Germline Comparator Sequencing
You or your child will be having a genetic test called somatic disease/germline comparator sequencing. This test looks for changes in DNA that could cause or contribute to a medical condition.
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Tracheostomy Care: How to Protect a Child With a Trach Tube
This Helping Hand™ is about how to keep your child safe when they have a tracheostomy (trach) tube.
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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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Supplemental Security Income
SSI is a government program that gives money to people who have low income and few resources and who are aged 65 or older, blind or disabled.
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Suctioning the Nose Human Powered Nasal Suction Tube
This Helping Hand™ is about human-powered nasal suction tubes. Here you'll see how and when to use this to suction your child's nose.