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Pulse oximetry is a quick, painless test that’s used to measure the oxygen level (oxygen saturation) in your blood cells.

Continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) is a special type of dialysis. It’s mostly used to help very sick people whose kidneys suddenly start to fail.

Candida auris (C. auris) is a type of fungus. It can live on surfaces and objects, and can grow on people. If it grows too much in a person, it can make them sick.

Nonsurgical incontinence treatments may work well in many cases. These include lifestyle changes, muscle-strengthening exercises, and medicines.

TPN fluids are given by IV with a pump. Here are some of the basics you need to know about caring for your IV.

Conduct disorder is one of the most common emotional disorders in teens. It affects twice as many boys as girls. Behavior therapy can greatly help children with conduct disorder.

Percutaneous nephrostomy is a procedure where a small tube (catheter) is put through your skin into your kidney to drain your urine. This procedure is done by a specially trained healthcare provider called an interventional radiologist.

Here are guidelines for caring for your baby when they have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

Jaundice happens when your baby's liver is still immature. The liver can't help the body get rid of enough bilirubin. Bilirubin is a substance found in the red blood cells. It can build up in the blood after your baby is born. This is part of the normal breakdown of red blood cells. But if bilirubin levels become too high and are not treated, they can harm your baby's developing brain and nervous system.