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      Fingernail infection (paronychia)

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      An easy-to-understand overview of fingernail infections including possible causes, treatment and when to see a doctor.

      Ingrown toenail

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      An ingrown toenail occurs when the side of the nail grows into the surrounding skin. Learn what causes this condition and how it can be treated.

      Limb lengthening and reconstruction: Intramedullary nail

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      Find out how a motorized intramedullary nail helps lengthen your child's limb.

      Sickle cell disease: How your body and mind respond to stress

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      Your body can give you clues that you are feeling stressed. Learn about the physical and mental signs of stress to help you pay attention to your stress levels.

      Symptoms of stress

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      Bleeding: First aid

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      Learn how to recognize life-threatening bleeding, prevent shock and stop severe bleeds.

      Skin care, nail care and dental care for babies

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      Read about useful tips to care for infant skin, nails, teeth and gums.

      Hemophilia and managing stress

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      Teens living with hemophilia can learn tips on managing stress.

      Recognizing stress and anxiety

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      Learn about how stress works, how you can recognize when you are feeling stress, and the signs of body and mind stress.

      Subungual exostosis (osteochondroma) of the toes

      Subungual exostosis of the toes is a bony growth that occurs most often at the end of the big toe under the toenail. Learn more about this condition and how it is treated.

      Stress

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      Juvenile psoriatic arthritis

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      Learn about psoriatic arthritis, a type of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) that affects 3% to 10% of young people who have JIA.

      Fungal infections of the scalp, skin or nails

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      Curly toe or congenital curly toe (clinodactyly)

      Curly toes occur when the affected toes curl towards the toes next to them. Learn more about this condition and how to manage it.

      Tonic, clonic and tonic-clonic seizures

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      Tonic-clonic seizures involve sudden muscle stiffening and contraction, and rhythmic twitching or jerking. Read about their causes and how they can be treated.

      Hepatitis C

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      Hepatitis C is an infection caused by a virus. This page provides an overview of signs, symptoms, transmission and treatment of hepatitis C.

      Insect bites

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      Discover how to recognize, treat and prevent insect bites, bee and wasp stings, and when to seek medical attention.

      Palivizumab

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      Your child needs to take the medicine called palivizumab. This information sheet explains what palivizumab does, how to give it, and what side effects, or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.

      What to do in the days before your child's surgery

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      There are certain things that you will need to do to prepare to come to the hospital on the day of your child’s surgery. Review the checklists in this article to help you and your child get ready for surgery. 

      Masimo Rad G Oximeter set-up

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      Learn how to use a Masimo Rad G Oximeter to monitor your child’s oxygen saturation levels and pulse rate.

      Hydroxyurea for sickle cell disease

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      Your child needs to take a medicine called hydroxyurea. This information sheet explains what hydroxyurea does and how it is given to your child. It also explains what side effects, or problems, your child may have when they take this medicine.

      Alopecia areata (auto-immune hair loss)

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      Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disorder that causes hair loss. Learn about different types of alopecia areata and possible treatment options.

      What to bring to the hospital before transplant surgery

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      Pinworms

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      Learn about the symptoms, treatment and prevention of pinworms.

      Overlapping 5th toe

      Overlapping 5th toe occurs when the 5th toe lies on top of or overlaps the fourth toe. Learn more about this condition and how it is managed.

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