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What Sleep Is and Why All Kids Need It for Kids
When you get a good night's sleep, it's like giving your body a tiny vacation. Find out the scoop on sleep in this article for kids.
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Understanding Diabetes (Video) for Parents
Diabetes is a disease that affects how the body uses glucose (say: GLOO-kose), a sugar that is the body's main source of fuel. Your body needs glucose to keep running.
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Sleep Study (Polysomnogram) for Parents
A sleep study (or polysomnogram) helps doctors diagnose sleep problems. It is an overnight test that can record a variety of body functions while a child sleeps.
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Ultrasound: Bladder for Parents
Doctors order bladder ultrasounds when there's a concern about bladder problems, such as difficulty urinating or daytime wetting.
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Incontinence Factsheet (for Schools) for Parents
What teachers need to know about incontinence, and how to help students with the condition succeed in school.
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Well-Child Visit: 5 Years for Parents
Find out what this well-child visit will involve and what your child might be doing by the fifth year.
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Well-Child Visit: 4 Years for Parents
Find out what this well-child visit will involve and what your child might be doing by the fourth year.
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Chronic Kidney Disease for Parents
When kidney disease becomes chronic, it means the kidneys are damaged and can't properly do their many important jobs. Find out what that means and how it's treated.
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Chronic Kidney Disease: Caring for Your Child for Parents
Parents of kids who have a chronic kidney disease often worry about what might happen next and what treatments are likely to be involved. Find answers here.
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What Is Type 1 Diabetes? for Parents
In type 1 diabetes, the body can’t use glucose for energy, making blood sugar levels get too high. People with diabetes need insulin shots or an insulin pump.