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Abusive Head Trauma

Abusive head trauma (AHT), formerly called Shaken Baby Syndrome, is a form of child abuse.

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Bullying Information for Parents

Bullying is unwanted aggressive behavior by a person or group that targets another person or group. It involves an imbalance of power and is usually repeated over time. Bullying is not teasing.

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Gonorrhea

Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the germ Neisseria gonorrhoeae. Anyone that is sexually active is at risk of getting gonorrhea. Those who have had more than one sexual partner are at higher risk of getting infected.

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Active Tuberculosis Disease

In this Helping Hand™, we discuss Tuberculosis (TB). Active TB disease is contagious. It is most often spread through the air. The standard of care for treatment of active TB is daily administration of medicines from health department nurses.

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Medical Treatment Options

Learn more about bone tumor treatments, clinical trials and more. 

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Medicine Allergy Challenge

A medicine allergy challenge is a test used to find out if a child is allergic to certain drugs or medicines, often an antibiotic.

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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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Labiaplasty

Labiaplasty is a surgery done to remove excess labial tissue. Too much of this tissue can cause pain or discomfort to a female because of rubbing or chafing.

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Ear Surgery: Care after Tympanoplasty and/or Mastoidectomy

Your child has had an ear operation, either a tympanoplasty or a mastoidectomy. There are a few things you should do for your child at home.