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Dental: Teeth and Gum Care for Infants and Toddlers

How to practice teeth and gum care before your child's first tooth appears.

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Sickle Cell Disease

Sickle cell disease is a lifelong, inherited blood disorder that affects how oxygen flows through the body—causing pain, anemia, and serious complications. Learn about symptoms, treatment options, emergency care, and how to support your child’s health every step of the way.

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Talking to Kids About Politics

With the negativity and divisiveness in our current political climate, your kids are counting on you to help them understand the many images, messages, and actions that are occurring all around them.  Here’s how you can help.  

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Contrast Enema

A contrast enema is a radiology test that helps to visualize the inside of the colon. Contrast enemas are often used to help determine the extent of the problem and plan for treatment. They can give a sense of how slow or fast the colon is moving.

What Trainees Gain

Trainees receive hands-on experience in: Collecting and analyzing data related to child and adolescent sleep Supporting community-engaged research activities Contributing to the development of sleep education materials Participating in program evaluation and quality improvement efforts Working

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Cast and Splint Care

Your child needs a cast or splint. The cast or splint keeps the injured area from moving while it heals. Movement can cause pain, delay healing or make the injury worse. Some casts are waterproof. Your doctor will tell you the type that has been put on your child.

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Duodenal Atresia

Duodenal atresia is a congenital condition where the duodenum is narrowed or blocked. The duodenum is the first part of the small bowel (intestine). This blockage keeps liquids and food from passing through the stomach into the rest of the intestine. The cause of duodenal atresia is not known.

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Elevated Liver Enzymes

Elevated (too high) levels of liver enzymes are a warning sign that something might be harming the liver. Two of these enzymes are alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST). Symptoms of elevated liver enzymes may include jaundice and swelling of the abdomen, arms or legs.

Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip

Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH) is a term that includes several types of hip disorders that occur at different ages. DDH may be present at birth or may develop over time.