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What You Need to Know About Super Lice
If you suspect lice, don’t panic. With a little patience and the right tools, most cases can be handled at home.
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Microcephaly: Definition and Treatment Options
The Zika Virus has garnered a lot of attention recently due to concerns for pregnant mothers who contract the virus and the risk of microcephaly in their newborns. Microcephaly is defined as a small head size which can result from improper brain growth during pregnancy or cessation of brain growth after birth.
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Ulcers in Children
An ulcer is a break in the lining of the stomach or the small intestine. The insides of your intestines are very similar to the inside of your cheek: they are smooth and pink with a small network of blood vessels supplying blood and nutrients to the area.
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Cerebral Palsy: What Is It?
By receiving comprehensive medical care and participating in therapies, people with CP can continuously work to build skills and participate actively at school and in the community.
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Fight, Flight, or Freeze: Understanding Survivor Responses to Domestic Violence
When someone experiences domestic violence, their reactions can be difficult to understand, both for themselves and for those around them. Many people have heard of the "fight or flight" response, but in the context of trauma, a more accurate way to think about it is the "fight, flight, or freeze" response.
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Down Syndrome Regression Disorder: Not One-Size-Fits-All
For as much as we think we know about Down syndrome, there is still more and more that we are learning. In fact, we are sometimes explaining things to families at the same time we are learning them.
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When Texture Is Tricky: Tips for Helping Your Child Overcome Food Texture Sensitivities
Navigating the nuances of feeding your child can sometimes be tricky, but for some families, the transition to solid foods can be particularly challenging. Some children have difficulty progressing from formula or human milk to pureed solids (like baby food) and beyond.
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Needle-Free Epinephrine: What Parents Need to Know
Epinephrine is the only treatment for anaphylaxis, a potentially severe life-threatening allergic reaction. A pharmaceutical company has been working on a device to deliver the medication through a nasal spray.
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It’s Important to Use the Correct Names for Parts of the Body. Here’s Why.
In the realm of parenting, education and healthcare, communication is key. One of the most critical aspects of this communication involves the language we use to describe the human body, particularly when it comes to children’s genitals. Using correct anatomical terms, rather than substitutions like “privates” or other indirect expressions, is essential.
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Inpatient Insulin Management: Avoiding Highs and Lows
Having a child admitted to the hospital can bring a flood of emotions. For parents and caregivers who have children requiring daily insulin therapy, this can add to the emotional toll. Blood sugar management during a hospital admission can be complicated by a range of contributing factors.