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In iron-deficiency anemia, the cause of anemia is not having enough iron in the body. Learn more about this condition, from symptoms and diagnosis to treatment and prevention.

This sheet tells you more about surgical site infections, what hospitals are doing to prevent them, and how they are treated if they do occur. It also tells you what you can do to prevent these infections.

Hard nodules can sometimes form inside the thyroid gland. You may notice a small bump in the gland area. Thyroid nodules are common. The nodules are often not dangerous. But in some cases, they can be thyroid cancer. A thyroid FNA biopsy can test for cancer.

Keeping your hands clean is the best way to prevent getting or spreading germs that cause infection. Read on for helpful tips about handwashing correctly.

You’ve been told that your child has type 2 diabetes. This means their body has trouble using a sugar called glucose for energy. Diabetes is a lifelong condition. Left untreated, it can lead to serious health problems. But diabetes can be managed so your child can live a full, healthy life.

Blood loss can happen if your child has an injury, surgery, or an illness that affects blood cells. Your child may receive a transfusion. Strict measures are taken to make sure that donated blood is safe before it’s given to your child. This sheet helps you understand how a blood transfusion is done.

Detailed information on how to feed your child using a nasogastric (NG) feeding tube.

You’ll need to flush your child’s tube regularly to keep it from getting clogged. Read on for helpful details on how to do it.

Your child has a latex allergy if they're sensitive to natural rubber latex. Read on to learn about symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and more.