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Measles

This Helping Hand™ explains what measles is, how it spreads, signs and symptoms, treatment options, prevention, and when to seek help.

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Bone Marrow: Transplant Chronic Graft-Versus-Host-Disease

This Helping Hand™ explains how after someone has a bone marrow transplant, the donated bone marrow or stem cells can attack healthy tissue in a patient’s body.

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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.

Post-Thrombotic Syndrome (PTS)

Post-Thrombotic Syndrome or PTS can occur when there are changes in a blood vessel after a blood clot is formed.

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Percutaneous Pinning

What to expect if your child is having a percutaneous pinning. 

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Irritable Bowel Syndrome

This Helping Hand™ covers irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) which is a common disorder that affects the large intestine (colon). Symptoms are caused by changes in how the GI tract works. IBS is a group of symptoms that occur together, not a disease.

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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.

Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tear (ACL Tear)

In this Helping Hand™ document, we discuss injuries to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). The ACL is one of four main ligaments in the knee. Surgery to rebuild the ACL is called arthroscopic ACL reconstruction. It usually takes 6 to 9 months of recovery before returning to normal activities.