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Respiratory Distress Syndrome: Newborn

Respiratory distress syndrome, also known as RDS, is caused by not having enough surfactant in the lungs. It is the most common lung disease in premature infants and it occurs because the baby’s lungs are not fully developed. Babies with RDS need extra oxygen and surfactant as well as medicine.

Retinoblastoma

Retinoblastoma is a cancer of the retina. This type of cancer is usually found in children younger than 3 years of age.

Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)

This Helping Hand™ is about retinopathy of prematurity (ROP). ROP is an eye problem that babies born early (premature) are at high risk for.

Seizures: Infantile Spasms

Infantile spasms are seizures that often cause a delay in development. This means that your child may not have the same skills or behave the way other infants do at the same age. It is important to start treatment as soon as possible.

Seizures: Focal (Partial)

Seizures occur when nerve cells in the brain send out sudden, excessive, uncontrolled electrical signals. The way the child acts during a focal seizure depends on the area of the brain that is affected. There are two types of partial seizures: simple partial seizures and complex partial seizures.

Seizures - Generalized

Seizures occur when nerve cells in the brain send out sudden, excessive, uncontrolled electrical signals. Generalized seizures occur when nerve cells in both sides of the brain are involved at the same time

Seizures: Premature Infant

When electrical impulses are sudden, excessive, and out of control, a seizure can occur.

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Animal Bites

An animal scratch or bite can be very frightening. Your child may need extra comfort and attention in the next few days or weeks to get over the experience.

Rotavirus

Rotavirus (ROE-tuh-vie-russ) is a contagious illness caused by a virus.