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Food Poisoning

When people eat tainted food, they can develop anything from a mild illness to a serious disease. Germs that cause food poisoning include Campylobacter, E-Coli, Salmonella and Shigella.

Omphalocele

In normal development before birth, the intestines are formed in a sac around the umbilical cord, and then move into the baby's body. If the intestines stay in the sac (and do not move into the baby’s body) it is called an omphalocele.

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Early Motor Milestones: What to Expect in Your Child 6-12 Months

Between 6-12 months, you’ll start to see big changes in movement, curiosity, and independence. Here’s a simple guide to what you might notice as your baby grows and explores.

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Cleft Palate Repair: The Surgery

What to expect if your child is having surgery to repair his or her cleft lip. 

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Enuresis (Bedwetting)

Enuresis is the medical term for wetting the bed. It means a child urinates without meaning to. Treatment usually means helping a child to form habits that will allow him to control his need to urinate.

Hemangiomas

This Helping Hand™ explains different types of hemangiomas and how they're benign (noncancerous). 

Osteosarcoma

Osteosarcoma is a cancer of the bone. It starts in immature bone cells that normally form new bone tissue.

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Spontaneous Pneumothorax

This Helping Hand™ covers a spontaneous pneumothorax, which usually happens when a weak part of the lung is leaking air. These areas are like blisters on the lungs, called blebs. They can burst and leak air into the pleural space.

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Acne

In this Helping Hand™, we discuss the causes and treatment of acne. Acne is a skin condition that happens when hair follicles become plugged with oil and dead skin cells. It causes whiteheads, blackheads, or pimples.