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Hemophilia Joint and Muscle Bleeds – PRICE Home Care
In persons with hemophilia, joint and muscle bleeds can happen easily. When bleeds happen it is important to recognize them as soon as possible to get the right treatment and limit risk of long-term damage.
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Multi-View Videofluoroscopic Speech Study (MVSS)
A multi-view videofluoroscopic speech study, or MVSS, is a procedure to see how the palate functions during speech. It is basically an x-ray movie taken while the child talks.
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Senna, Sennosides, Ex-Lax®, Senokot®
Learn more about this medicine that relieves constipation.
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Intrauterine Device Removal
An intrauterine device (IUD) is a small, T-shaped device placed in your uterus by your health care provider to prevent pregnancy, to reduce heavy menstrual bleeding or to help reduce painful menstrual cramps or pelvic pain. IUDs must be removed after you have had it in place for from 3 to 10 years.
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Fluorescein Angiography
Fluorescein Angiography is a simple diagnostic test. It involves fluorescein dye that is either injected into the bloodstream through a vein in the arm or taken by mouth as a drink.
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Liver Injury
This Helping Hand™ is about liver injuries and discusses the grading system used to determine seriousness, treatment options and care at home.
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NTrainer® Pacifier System
The NTrainer is a special pacifier used to help premature babies with feeding. Many babies born before 35 weeks have trouble learning to breast or bottle feed and breathe at the same time.
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Radiology: Lead Shields or Aprons
For many years, patients had to wear lead shields when getting x-rays, CT scans or fluoroscopy. This is no longer the case.
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Mehta Cast for Early Onset Scoliosis
Scoliosis is an abnormality of the spine. The goal for treatment of young children with scoliosis is to try to prevent the progression of the condition. Children less than 2 years old, and sometimes a bit older, may be placed into a mehta cast.
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Safe Handling of Hazardous Medicines
This Helping Hand™ goes over the risks of dangers from handling hazardous medicines and limiting your exposure to them.