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Medications: Using Them Safely
Medication SafetyGiving kids medicine safely can be complicated. It may be frightening to give a young child certain ...
Source: The Nemours Foundation
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Occupational Therapy
Jason, 10, was left with a brain injury after a bicycle accident. To improve some of his cognitive (thinking) skills, ...
Source: The Nemours Foundation
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Physical Therapy
Physical Therapy BasicsDoctors often recommend physical therapy for kids who have been injured or have movement ...
Source: The Nemours Foundation
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Your Child's Checkups
From your baby's long-awaited arrival until those first days of school, you'll be visiting the doctor regularly to make ...
Source: The Nemours Foundation
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Finding Your Way in the Health Care System
From the flu to broken bones, illnesses and medical emergencies seem to be inevitable parts of raising kids. It can be ...
Source: The Nemours Foundation
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R.I.C.E. Treatment
It is important to treat any injury as soon as possible to help control swelling and increase recovery time. The ...
Source: National Association for Sport and Physical Education
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10 Kids' Health Issues to Watch in 2007
The physicians and editors of KidsHealth sifted through scores of health issues impacting children and families and ...
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Steroids
Stories about athletes and steroids seem to pop up regularly in the news. Some professional baseball players, cyclists, ...
Source: The Nemours Foundation
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EEG (Electroencephalogram)
What It IsAn electroencephalogram (EEG) is a test used to detect abnormalities related to electrical activity of the ...
Source: The Nemours Foundation
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To Vaccinate or Not to Vaccinate?
Does your child face more harm from the side effects of vaccines than he would from the disease against which he is ...
Source: Education.com
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How to Find the Perfect Pediatrician
What's a parent seeking a long-term relationship with a great pediatrician to do? Practical parenting advice on ...
Source: Education.com
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Life Threatening Illness: Surviving the Worst Possible News
A life-threatening childhood illness can strike without warning and devastate a parent. While no magic wand exists to ...
Source: Education.com
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Youth in a Difficult World: Multisystemic Therapy
Not all children enjoy the "carefree" days of childhood. Unfortunately, when things start to go wrong, people ...
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Getting Help: Locate Services
If unsure where to go for help, talk to someone you trust who has experience in mental health—for example, a ...
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Keeping Teens Healthy - Immunizations for Teens
What’s it all about?Teens need immunizations. Many people don’t know that immunizations are just as ...
Source: Washington State Department of Social and Health Services
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Allergies and Children
Allergies are caused by an overreaction of the immune system in which the body responds to a substance that it believes...
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Stool Tests
About Stool Tests Stool (or feces) is usually thought of as nothing but waste — something to quickly flush away....
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EKG (Electrocardiography)
Electrocardiography (EKG) measures the heart's electrical activity to help evaluate its function and identify any...
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Lumbar Puncture (Spinal Tap)
What It Is A lumbar puncture (LP), often called a spinal tap, is a common medical test that involves taking a small...
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Basic Blood Chemistry Tests
Doctors order basic blood chemistry tests to assess a wide range of conditions and the function of organs. Often,...
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