Benign Skin Growth And Pigmentation Disorders
Abnormal skin growths and abnormal pigmentation of the skin may be present at birth, or develop later in life. Although harmless in most cases, skin growth and pigmentation disorders should be monitored for any ... [... more]
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Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis
Slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE) is a condition of the hip joint that affects children. In SCFE, the head, or "ball," of the thigh bone (referred to as the femoral head) slips off the neck of the thigh bone. ... [... more]
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Ultrafast / Electron Beam Ct Scan
An ultrafast CT scan can be performed with or without contrast dye. If your child's physician schedules an ultrafast CT scan of the heart or chest and decides to use contrast dye, your child may need to be NPO ... [... more]
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Glossary
autistic disorder (Also called autism.) - a neurological and developmental disorder that usually appears during the first three years of life. A child with autism appears to live in his/her own world, showing little ... [... more]
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Behavior Disorders
Behavior disorders (sometimes referred to as disruptive behavior disorders) are the most common reasons children are referred for mental health evaluations and treatment. All disruptive behavior is not the same. ... [... more]
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Aids / Hiv
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is the virus that is responsible for causing acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). The virus destroys or impairs cells of the immune system and progressively destroys the body ... [... more]
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Heart Disease
The normal cardiovascular changes with pregnancy can cause problems for women with mitral stenosis, including difficulty breathing, irregular heartbeat, and lung congestion. Medication may be needed to regulate the ... [... more]
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Dysmenorrhea
The cause of dysmenorrhea depends on whether the condition is primary or secondary. In general, females with primary dysmenorrhea experience abnormal uterine contractions as a result of a chemical imbalance in the ... [... more]
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Neck Masses
There are many neck disorders that require clinical care by a physician or other healthcare professional. Listed in the directory below are some, for which we have provided a brief overview. ... [... more]
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Hand-Held Nebulizer Treatments
The medications used in nebulizers help your child by loosening the mucus in the lungs so it can be coughed out more easily, and by relaxing the airway muscles so that more air can move in and out of the lungs. ... [... more]
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Choosing A Pediatrician
Babies and children are not just small adults - their healthcare needs are different. So, it is important to find a healthcare professional that can provide specialized care. As a baby grows and develops, a ... [... more]
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Anatomy And Function Of The Respiratory System
The lungs are a pair of cone-shaped organs made up of spongy, pinkish-gray tissue. They take up most of the space in the chest, or the thorax (the part of the body between the base of the neck and diaphragm). ... [... more]
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