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Ostomies for Parents
For some digestive system problems, surgeons do a procedure called an ostomy that lets waste leave the body through a small opening in the skin of the belly.
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Managing Home Health Care for Parents
When kids need intensive health care after they're discharged from the hospital, family and caregivers should learn about the devices, equipment, and support they'll need.
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Getting a Urine Test for Parents
Testing a urine sample can help doctors find out what's going on when someone has an infection or other problem in kidneys, bladder, or other parts of the urinary tract. Here's how urine tests are done.
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What Are Head Lice? for Kids
Lice are tiny insects that live in a person's hair. Find out more in this article for kids.
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Casts for Kids
Some injuries will heal best if a cast is used. Find out how they work and how to take care of them in this article for kids.
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Casts for Teens
This article has tips on taking care of a cast so it keeps working as it should.
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Casts for Parents
Casts keep bones and other tissues in place while they heal. Here's what to expect, and how to care for casts.
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Scabies for Parents
Scabies is an infestation that affects the skin, and is caused by a mite that burrows into the top layer of skin. It causes itching and bumps or blisters.
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Antegrade Continence Enema (ACE) for Parents
An antegrade continence enema, or ACE, is a different way to give an enema. Enemas can help someone poop if they become constipated or have another problem moving their bowels.
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Food Safety: Fruits & Vegetables for Parents
Kids need daily servings of fruits and vegetables. Here's how to make sure the produce you buy and prepare is safe.