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Cleft Palate - Starting Foods and Cups
You can introduce foods to children with an unrepaired cleft palate at around 6 months of age, just as in children without a cleft. Learn about how to introduce food and drinks to your child.
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Cough And Cold Medicines
How to properly administer over the counter cough medicine to your child.
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Psychogenic Non-Epileptic Events
This Helping Hand™ reviews what psychogenic non-epileptic events (PNEE) are, as well as signs, diagnosis, and treatment options.
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Nephrotic Syndrome in Children
Nephrotic syndrome is a kidney condition that causes swelling in children when too much protein leaks into the urine. Learn about symptoms, causes, treatment, and when to call the doctor.
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Tissue Expansion at Home - Instructions for Families
The purpose of tissue expansion is to grow new skin over a period of several weeks to months.
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Primary Ovarian Insufficiency (POI)
Primary ovarian insufficiency (POI) is a condition in which a woman’s ovaries do not make enough follicles or the follicles do not function properly. Because of this, there are not enough hormones produced and women stop having menses (their “period”) before the age of 40.
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Bone Health in Cerebral Palsy
Children with cerebral palsy (CP) and limited weight bearing have a high risk of having fragile bones. This is because bones need activity like walking, running, and jumping to make them strong.
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Dialysis
Learn more about dialysis, which is a procedure that is performed routinely on children who suffer from acute or chronic renal failure.
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Rett Syndrome
Rett syndrome affects the way the brain develops. This rare condition causes children to lose language and motor skills starting around age 6 to 18 months.
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Cleft Palate Repair: Instructions After Surgery
Your child's cleft palate has been repaired, and the opening in the roof of the mouth has been closed. There are a few things to know about your child's care at home. Other than these special instructions, your child should be cared for in the same way as any child his or her age.