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Understanding Your Child's Lymphatic System What is the lymphatic system? The lymphatic system is a part of the body’s immune system. It works to fight disease and infection. The lymphatic system goes through many changes during a child's growth. Before birth, a baby is protected
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Skin Pigment Disorders What are skin pigment disorders? Skin color is determined by a pigment (melanin) made by specialized cells in the skin (melanocytes). The amount and type of melanin determines a person's skin color. What is the function of melanin? Melanin's role is to
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Anatomy of the Eye Anterior chamber. The front section of the eye's interior where aqueous humor flows in and out, providing nourishment to the eye. Anterior chamber. The front section of the eye's interior where aqueous humor flows in and out, providing nourishment to the eye
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Overview of Sleep Disorders Facts about sleep disorders Loss of sleep can cause problems at home or on the job. It can lead to serious or even fatal accidents. The National Sleep Foundation notes that: Between 50 and 70 million U.S. adults have some type of sleep or wakefulness
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Managing sleep regression in infants and toddlers
… regression more frequently. One of those points is between 18-24 months, or early toddlerhood. This is the point where … are several causes of sleep regression and they aren’t always immediately apparent. Children experience sleep … longer than a month, it is a good idea to schedule a visit with your pediatrician or family doctor. They can help …
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… records as well as personal and private property. Patients 18 years or older with decision-making capabilities can … hospital stay and for their doctor to be informed right away. We will provide appropriate care and support at the end … Care That Supports You as a Family You and your family can visit during visiting hours, depending on any restrictions …
Toddler & Preschool Safety
… or playing. Preventing Accidental Poisoning Poison control: 1-800-222-1222 or dial 911 Children under 5 years of age are … the risk of preventable injury or death to your toddlers or visiting children: Store medications in a locked box or … every few weeks to make sure no items make their way back into a child’s reach and eye level. In case of …
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Anatomy of a Newborn Baby's Skull The skull may seem to be one large bone, but it's made of several major bones that are connected together. The major bones that compose the skull include: 2 frontal bones 2 parietal bones 1 occipital bone These bony plates cover the brain, and
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Dialysis in Children What is dialysis? Dialysis is a procedure that is done routinely on people who have acute or chronic kidney (renal) failure. It filters waste and extra fluid from the blood. That is something that would normally be done by the kidneys. Dialysis may also be
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Pollen and Children What is pollen? Each grain of pollen is tiny (microscopic). When there is a lot of pollen together, it becomes a fine yellow powder. It's made of the male reproductive cells of flowering plants, trees, grasses, and weeds. It's the most common cause of hay