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Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
This Helping Hand™ covers bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD), which is a term used to describe long-term breathing problems for premature babies. It involves abnormal development of the lungs, and sometimes the lungs are scarred and inflamed.
Hemophilia
Hemophilia is an inherited blood disorder. In hemophilia, a blood clotting factor is missing. In Hemophilia A, Factor VIII (8) is missing. In Hemophilia B, Factor IX (9) is missing. Without these factors, blood will not clot well. People with hemophilia are born with the disorder. It is not contagious.
Prescribing Guidelines for Acute Respiratory Tract Infections
When treating common illnesses such as ear infections and strep throat, it is important to know how best to use prescription antimicrobial drugs. The continued misuse and overuse of common antimicrobials is contributing to antimicrobial resistance and other health care challenges.
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Respiratory Distress
This Helping Hand™ is about respiratory distress illnesses in children. These illnesses cause breathing problems. Call 911 or take your child to the closest emergency room if you think they're having trouble breathing.
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Prescribing Guidelines for Influenza
There are two common types of influenza viruses that cause seasonal infections: Influenza A and Influenza B. Flu symptoms can vary widely, but patients most commonly present with fever, headache, extreme tiredness, dry cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose and muscle aches.
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Von Willebrand Disease
Von Willebrand Disease is caused by low amounts or structural abnormalities in a protein called Von Willebrand Factor. This results in prolonged clotting and easy bleeding and bruising.
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Sickle Cell Disease & Bone Marrow Transplant
The Comprehensive Sickle Cell and Thalassemia Program at Nationwide Children’s Hospital currently cares for 370 patients with sickle cell disease, ranging from birth to age 21. Learn when you should refer a patient with Sickle Cell Disease for BMT.
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Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) is an autoimmune disorder where the immune system destroys platelets, reducing the body’s ability to form blood clots.
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Bronchiolitis
This clinical pathway describes the definition, differential diagnosis and management of bronchiolitis in emergency department and urgent care settings.
Heavy Menstrual Bleeding and Bleeding Disorders
When is a "heavy period" a possible sign of a bleeding disorder?