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Is It Safe to Eat Food That's Dropped to the Floor? for Parents
Find out what the experts have to say.
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Treating Gastroschisis - Gastroschisis Silo (Video) for Parents
Gastroschisis is when a baby is born with the intestines, and sometimes other organs, sticking out through a hole in the belly wall near the umbilical cord. A gastroschisis silo allow the intestines to slowly move into the belly.
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Prenatal Test: Amniocentesis for Parents
In amniocentesis, doctors take a sample of the amniotic fluid that surrounds a baby to check for signs of problems such as chromosomal disorders, genetic problems, and neural tube defects
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Medical Care During Pregnancy for Parents
The sooner in pregnancy good care begins, the better for the health of both moms and their babies. Here's what to expect.
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Radioembolization (TARE-Y90) for Liver Tumors for Parents
Radioembolization is a procedure used to treat some kinds of liver tumors. A radioactive material works on the tumor, not the healthy tissue around it.
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Apnea of Prematurity for Parents
Apnea of prematurity (AOP) is a condition in which premature infants stop breathing for more than 15 to 20 seconds during sleep. AOP usually goes away on its own as a baby matures.
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Treating Indirect Inguinal Hernia (Video) for Parents
An inguinal hernia happens when part of the intestines slips into the groin (where the belly meets the upper leg) instead of staying in the belly as it should. Doctors fix inguinal (IN-gwuh-nul) hernias with surgery.
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What's a Tear Duct Probe (Treating Tear-Duct Blockage)? (Video) for Parents
Blocked tear ducts are a fairly common problem in infants. A common procedure called a tear duct probe can open the blockage.
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What's a Cochlear Implant? (Video) for Parents
A cochlear implant is a surgically placed device that helps a person with severe hearing loss hear sounds. Doctors consider cochlear implants for children under 12 months of age with profound hearing loss in both ears. Older children with serious hearing loss also may get cochlear implants.
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What's an Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)? (Video) for Parents
An atrial septal defect (ASD) is a heart defect in which there is an abnormal opening in the dividing wall between the upper filling chambers of the heart.