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Hemophilia Carrier
A hemophilia carrier is a female who has the gene that causes hemophilia A or hemophilia B deficiency.
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Warts: What They Are and How to Treat Them
Warts are non-cancerous skin growths caused by a virus and can vary in size and appearance. They are spread person-to-person through touch and typically appear on the hands and feet.
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Baby Registry Series: Breastfeeding and Bottle-feeding
Breast or bottle, baby has to eat! Whichever you choose, you’ll want to put a few things on your wish list.
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Lead Poisoning Prevention
Lead poisoning is the harmful buildup of lead in the body. Children under 6 years old are at highest risk for lead poisoning.
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Digital Blood Pressure Measurement
Blood pressure is the force of the blood against the wall of any blood vessel. The blood pressure measurement is written in numbers. The systolic blood pressure is the top number. The diastolic blood pressure is the bottom number.
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Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
An anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear is a sprain of one of the four major ligaments of the knee. The ACL is a rope-like structure that helps maintain the normal position of the femur (thigh bone) and the tibia (leg bone).
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U-Bag Urine Collection Guidelines for Males and Females
Your child’s urine (pee) must be tested so we can plan the treatment for them. You will need to collect the urine specimen at home and bring it to a Nationwide Children’s Hospital Laboratory Service Center.
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Pinworms: Treatment and Prevention
Pinworms are small white worms that live in the large intestine. They are about 1/2 inch long and as thin as a thread. They can sometimes be seen in and around the child's bowel movements. The adult female pinworm lays her eggs on the skin around the anus. This causes itching and scratching.
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Distance Learning: Best Practices to Support Your Student
Since schools have been closed due to COVID-19, many parents have had to become more hands-on in their children’s daily learning than ever before. Supporting their students at home has been just as much of a learning process for these parents as it is for kids.
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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.