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Meningitis

Meningitis is an infection of the meninges. These are the membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord.

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Management of Nonspecific Back Pain

Prepare for your child's MRE with this Helping Hand. 

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5 Hidden Household Hazards

As a parent of young children (5-year old triplets), I do my best to keep them safe, happy, and out of trouble. As an injury researcher, other parents often ask me what they should do to keep their children safe.

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Blood Transfusion

A transfusion of red blood cells carries oxygen to the tissues and can relieve symptoms of anemia.

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Mealtime Success

Learning proper mealtime habits is very important and will benefit your child for the rest of his life.

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Propranolol for Hemangiomas

Does your child have a Hemangioma? Learn more about how propranolol can be used to treat it.

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Burn Prevention: Preschool and School-Age

Burn injuries can be serious at any age. Preschoolers and school-age children are at greater risk of burn injuries because they’re curious and like to explore. If your child has been burned, apply cool water to the area for 20 minutes. Do not use ice or ice water on the burn.

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Clubfoot

In this Helping Hand™ document, we discuss clubfoot, a foot disorder in which the foot turns inward and downward at birth and remains in this position. In some cases, clubfoot can be corrected without surgery.

Seizures: Premature Infant

When electrical impulses are sudden, excessive, and out of control, a seizure can occur.