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Precocious (Early) Puberty in Children

This Helping Hand™ is about early puberty in children. Sometimes, puberty can start earlier and before signs show.

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Respiratory Distress

This Helping Hand™ is about respiratory distress illnesses in children. These illnesses cause breathing problems. Call 911 or take your child to the closest emergency room if you think they're having trouble breathing.

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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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Monitoring Blood Glucose

Be informed about diabetes. Read this chapter to learn how to properly monitor your blood glucose. 

Staphylococcus - Scalded Skin Syndrome (SSSS)

Staphylococcus-Scalded Skin Syndrome is a skin infection caused by a bacteria called Staphylococcus aureus. This infection produces a toxin that can affect skin all over the body.

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Wrist Sprains

Most often wrist sprains are caused by a fall on an outstretched arm. The wrist is forced back into hyperextension, stretching or tearing the soft tissue in the area including the ligaments.

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Poison Prevention Resources

Access poison prevention materials and program resources for the general public and for community-based organizations.

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Cardiac Catheterization: Care at Home (Adult)

You have had a cardiac catheterization. Learn how to care for the cath site.

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Hypothyroidism

This Helping Hand™ explains the cause, types, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment for hypothyroidism.