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Detailed information on infant health There are many common problems of infancy that require clinical care by a physician or other healthcare professional. Listed in the directory below are some, for which we have provided a brief overview.
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At first, all of your baby's cries may sound alike. Soon, though, you'll be able to tell a hunger cry from a fuss over a wet diaper.
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A fever is a way for the body to fight infection. But it may also be a sign of a serious illness, especially in children younger than 3 months and children who haven't been immunized. Know when to seek medical care for your child.
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A fever is a special cause for concern in infants younger than 3 months of age. Parents and caregivers should be most concerned with changes in eating or sleeping habits, coughing, pain or other marked changes.
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This tiny newborn will change the way you and your partner see yourselves and each other. If this is your first baby, you'll have to adjust to being a parent. If you have other children, expect this one to be different.
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As a new parent, you may find "tub time" a bit scary. Here are some suggestions on how to make it less stressful.
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Adolescence is naturally a time of change, and change can cause stress. But it is also an exciting time for kids and parents to get to know and interact with each other in new and different ways.
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Detailed information on adolescence, ages 13 to 18 years Adolescence is a transition period between childhood and adulthood. It is a stressful developmental period filled with major changes in physical maturity and sexuality, cognitive processes (ways of thinking and thought content), emotional feelings, and relationships with others. Addressing the healthcare needs of this age group requires not only addressing identified health concerns, but also considering the complicated interactions of developmental changes on healthcare needs, the effectiveness of treatment, health education, and health promotion.
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Detailed information on child growth and development at 13-18 years The teenage years are also called adolescence. During this time, parents will see the greatest amount of growth in height and weight in their child. Adolescence is a time for growth spurts and puberty changes. An adolescent may grow several inches in several months followed by a period of very slow growth, then have another growth spurt. Changes with puberty (sexual maturation) may occur gradually or several signs may become visible at the same time.
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Detailed information on child growth and development at 13-18 years The teenage years are also called adolescence. During this time, parents will see the greatest amount of growth in height and weight in their child. Adolescence is a time for growth spurts and puberty changes. An adolescent may grow several inches in several months followed by a period of very slow growth, then have another growth spurt. Changes with puberty (sexual maturation) may occur gradually or several signs may become visible at the same time.
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New neuroscientific research shows the adolescent brain undergoes changes before maturing completely, perhaps explaining some behavior during teenage years.
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Detailed information on preventing unintentional injuries Many unintentional injuries and emergencies can be prevented by reevaluating your family's health habits, lifestyles, and risks. Early detection and a prompt response is crucial in keeping situations manageable, and from becoming an emergency.
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Statistics relating to unintentional injuries The following are the latest US statistics available from the National Center for Health Statistics, part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and other sources:
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Scrapes and sprains are a fact of life for most children, so it's good to know what to do when they come home with a minor injury.
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Trampolines are popular. Thousands of children are rocketing skyward, and trampoline injuries are also on the rise.
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Children in households where a parent lives with another unrelated adult are at much greater risk of death from an injury suffered in the home.
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Detailed information on neurological trauma in children Trauma to the nervous system requires immediate clinical care. Listed in the directory below are some different types of trauma, for which we have provided a brief overview.
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Psychiatric diagnosis may be neglected in emergency rooms, where, in addition, people of color are less likely to be diagnosed with a pyschiatric condition than whites.
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Also known as cryptorchidism, undescended testes is a congenital condition characterized by testicles that do not follow the normal developmental pattern of moving into the scrotum before birth.In the fetus, the testes are in the abdomen. As devel...
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Undescended testicle occurs when one or both testicles fail to move into the scrotum before birth.Cryptorchidism; Empty scrotum- undescended testes; Scrotum- empty(undescended testes); Monorchism; Vanished testes- undescended.Undescended testicles...
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If the testicle doesn't descend on its own, it should be treated to prevent future problems. Surgery is done to bring an undescended testicle into the normal position within the scrotum.
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During the development of a fetus, the testicles (male sex organs) form near the kidneys. Normally, they're in the scrotum before the baby is born. An undescended testicle doesn't fully descend into the scrotum.
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Also known as cryptorchidism, undescended testes is a congenital condition characterized by testicles that do not extend to the scrotum.In the fetus, the testes are in the abdomen. As development progresses they migrate downward through the groin ...
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Birth defects are physical abnormalities that are present at birth; they are also called congenital abnormalities. More than 3,000 have been identified.Birth defects are found in 2-3% of all newborn infants.
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Detailed information on birth defects, including their cause and prevention A "birth defect" is a health problem or physical change, which is present in a baby at the time he/she is born. Birth defects may be very mild, where the baby looks and acts like any other baby, or birth defects may be very severe, where you can immediately tell there is a health problem present. Some of the severe birth defects can be life threatening, where a baby may only live a few months, or may die at a young age (in their teens, for example).
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Any unusual variation or abnormality in the shape, structure, and/or function of an organ, body part, or tissue is commonly referred to as a birth defect. However, congenital anomaly is the more accurate and preferred term, since birth defect can ...
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Prevention of birth defects with folic acid(folate).
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Detailed information on the identification, treatment, and prevention of birth defects
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Detailed information on evaluating a child for birth defects There are many tests that help to evaluate a child for birth defects. Listed in the directory below are some, for which we have provided a brief overview.
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Detailed information on testing for birth defects There are many types of tests that may be performed to determine whether a child has a genetic birth defect. Listed in the directory below are some, for which we have provided a brief overview.
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Detailed information on birth defects, including their cause and frequency A "birth defect" is a health problem or physical change, which is present in a baby at the time he/she is born. Birth defects may be very mild, where the baby looks and acts like any other baby, or birth defects may be very severe, where you can immediately tell there is a health problem present. Some of the severe birth defects can be life threatening, where a baby may only live a few months, or may die at a young age (in their teens, for example).
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Detailed information on the most common congenital and hereditary disorders in children
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Defects present at birth, resulting from hereditary factors, environmental influences, or maternal illness.Birth or congenital defects are present at birth and result from hereditary factors, environmental influences, or maternal illness. Such def...
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Detailed information on the most common congenital and hereditary disorders in children
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Detailed information on birth defects, including their cause and frequency There are many different types of birth defects that place a newborn at higher risk and require clinical care by a physician or other healthcare professional. Listed in the directory below are some, for which we have provided a brief overview.
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Detailed information on birth defects, including their cause and frequency A "birth defect" is a health problem or physical change, which is present in a baby at the time he/she is born. Birth defects may be very mild, where the baby looks and acts like any other baby, or birth defects may be very severe, where you can immediately tell there is a health problem present. Some of the severe birth defects can be life threatening, where a baby may only live a few months, or may die at a young age (in their teens, for example).
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Detailed information on newborn screening for birth defects "State newborn screening" refers to a test performed on every baby born in every state of the country within the first few days of life, to detect serious, life-threatening diseases. State laws require that babies be tested between 2 and 7 days of age, even if the baby seems healthy and has no symptoms of health problems.
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According to the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, birth defects are structural or functional abnormalities present at birth that cause physical or mental disability. Some may be fatal. Several thousand different birth defects have been identified. Birth defects are the leading cause of death in the first year of life.
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A congenital anomaly may be viewed as a physical, metabolic, or anatomic deviation from the normal pattern of development that is apparent at birth or detected during the first year of life. Under this definition, Mendelian genetic disorders(e.g.,...
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Detailed information on the most common types of newborn complications There are several newborn complications that may occur and require clinical care by a physician. Listed in the directory below are some, for which we have provided a brief overview.
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Detailed information on birth defects, including their cause and frequency A "birth defect" is a health problem or physical change, which is present in a baby at the time he/she is born. Birth defects may be very mild, where the baby looks and acts like any other baby, or birth defects may be very severe, where you can immediately tell there is a health problem present. Some of the severe birth defects can be life threatening, where a baby may only live a few months, or may die at a young age (in their teens, for example).
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Sometimes it seems there are as many myths surrounding the common cold as there are viruses that cause it.
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As cold weather settles in for the season and the days grow ever shorter, it's tempting to put off any thoughts of becoming active.
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Even if you live in an area where winters are cold and gray, you can keep your disposition sunny and warm.
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Don't let cold temperatures or rain deter you from your walking routine. Take weather-related precautions, and a change in the weather won't tempt you to skip your workout.
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