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Adenoid Removal (Adenoidectomy)
Adenoids are glands high in the throat behind the nose. Surgery to remove the adenoids is called an adenoidectomy. An adenoidectomy may be done if your child has trouble with breathing through the nose or for problems with frequent ear infections or sinus infections, among other reasons.
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Evaluation for Sepsis - Infant
Sepsis is a serious condition caused by the body’s reaction to infection. This evaluation is standard across the country for babies with these symptoms.
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Menstrual Period
Menstrual periods are when the lining of the uterus flakes off (sheds) and blood/menstrual fluid passes through the vagina. Periods start about 2 years after puberty starts. The average age is 12. However, it can start as early as 9 or as late as 14.
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24-Hour Urine Specimen Collection Guidelines
This Helping Hand™ is about what steps to take when a 24-hour urine sample is ordered for your child.
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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) in Infants
In this Helping Hand™ document, we discuss Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, also known as GERD, in infants. This document provides tips on feeding your child, medications, positioning and safe sleep to help you manage your infant's reflux. Call your child's doctor if they fail to gain weight.
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Growth Plate Injuries
The physis, or growth plate, is an area of growing bone near the ends of long bones. Bones grow longer from the tissue produced by the physis and then harden.
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Sports Medicine: Kyphosis and Lordosis
Kyphosis and lordosis refer to the natural curves of the spine in the mid-back and low back. Sometimes these curves can be larger than normal which can lead to pain.
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Newborn Screen Blood Test
The Newborn Screen Blood Test checks to see if your baby has certain disorders.
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IV: Implanted Port
The implanted port is a device that is placed under the skin. It lessens the need to start an IV for every treatment.
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Mealtime Success
Learning proper mealtime habits is very important and will benefit your child for the rest of his life.