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Gonadotropin Stimulation Test (GnRH)
This Helping Hand™ is about the gonadotropin stimulation test. This test is done to check how well the pituitary gland is working in children that started puberty early or late.
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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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Blood Transfusion
A transfusion of red blood cells carries oxygen to the tissues and can relieve symptoms of anemia.
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Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES)
A fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES) is a test used to see if a child has dysphagia.
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MRSA Decolonization
The removal of MRSA is called “decolonization.” Decolonization may help reduce the risk of spreading the germs to others and help to avoid future infections.
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Female Reproductive System
This Helping Hand™ explains what body parts inside (internal) and outside of the body (external) make up the female reproductive system.
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Male Reproductive System
This Helping Hand™ explains what body parts inside (internal) and outside of the body (external) make up the male reproductive system.
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Body System: Cardiovascular
The heart is a very strong muscle that pumps oxygen-rich blood through the arteries to all parts of the body. Blood comes back to the heart through the veins. It is pumped to the lungs where it picks up oxygen.
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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.