Latex
Some children have an allergy or sensitivity to latex (rubber). Reactions can be seen when products made from latex come in contact with the child's skin, mucous membranes in the mouth, genitals, bladder, or rectum, ... [... more]
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Scoliosis
The physician makes the diagnosis of scoliosis with a complete medical history of the adolescent, physical examination, and diagnostic tests. The physician obtains a complete prenatal and birth history of the ... [... more]
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Upper Respiratory Disorders
There are many different upper respiratory disorders that require clinical care by a physician or other healthcare professional. Listed in the directory below are some of the conditions, for which we have provided a ... [... more]
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Brushing And Toothpaste
Brushing your child's teeth should begin at an early age, around 24 months, or as directed by your child's physician. Children will need help brushing their teeth until they are around the age of 7 to 8. Even before ... [... more]
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Fungal Skin Infections
Skin fungi live in the dead, top layer of skin cells in moist areas of the body, such as between the toes, groin, and diaper area. Some cause only a small amount of irritation. Other types of fungal infections ... [... more]
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Bone Marrow Transplant
For umbilical cord blood transplants, blood has been collected at the time of a birth and stored. Cord blood is collected after delivery, when the placenta and umbilical cord are separated from the infant. The site ... [... more]
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Flat Or Inverted Nipples
An effective breastfeeding baby usually has little trouble breastfeeding even if his/her mother's nipples appear to be flatter. A less effective breastfeeder may need some time to figure out how he/she can draw the ... [... more]
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Smoking And Pregnancy
Studies have shown that maternal smoking during pregnancy has long-term effects on children's behavior and health, including adolescent drug abuse and negative behavior and conduct such as impulsiveness, risk-taking, ... [... more]
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Helpful Equipment
Although there are many good, mini-electric, battery-operated and hand (manual) breast pumps on the market, none of these pumps was designed for frequent and long-term use. These pumps were designed to obtain milk ... [... more]
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Umbilical Cord Care
There may be a small amount of blood after the cord falls off, but this should stop quickly. Never try to pull the cord off. Parents are often concerned about a baby's navel being an "innie" or an "outie." There is ... [... more]
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Heat-Related Illnesses (Heat Cramps, Heat Exhaustion, ...
Exposure to abnormal or prolonged amounts of heat and humidity without relief or adequate fluid intake can cause various types of heat-related illness. Children adjust more slowly than adults do to changes in ... [... more]
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Puberty: Adolescent Female
Adolescent girls will also experience menstruation, or menstrual periods. This begins when the body releases an egg from the ovaries. If the egg is fertilized with a sperm from a male, it will grow into a baby inside ... [... more]
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