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… No parent wants to see their child suffer. A diagnosis of cancer in a child is one of the most devastating events in a parent's life. Becoming informed is an important coping mechanism. Cancer is … the answers. Be prepared with questions before your visits with doctors. Start by asking the ones that are the …

… surgery can help. Toy medical kits can help your child become comfortable with medical equipment. Also, encourage your … Ask hospital staff if your child’s siblings or friends can visit.  Child life specialist Many hospitals have a child …

… to learn more. COVID-19 information is updated regularly. Visit the CDC website for the latest information. Or call … your COVID-19 doses, or visit the CDC website . Vaccine recommendations are based on age. And, in some cases, the time … COVID-19 vaccine work? The COVID-19 mRNA vaccines are different from most vaccines. They’re not made with live, dead, …

… is then used to fill in the gap. Bone for this graft may come from your own body, a donor, or manmade sources (bone … Follow all instructions you are given. Risks and possible complications Risks and problems from a knee osteotomy may …

… A urinary tract infection (UTI) is a very common health problem of pregnancy. A UTI can cause serious … bacteria may also cause UTI. These include group B streptococcus and sexually transmitted gonorrhea and chlamydia. To … Experts advise getting tested at the first prenatal visit and during pregnancy. Treatment is important to …

… work well because of changes in the CFTR gene. Mucus then becomes thick and sticky. And there are blockages in the lungs … infections. There are several ways to help prevent them. Vaccines. It is important to remain up to date with your … understand. Then they can ask providers questions during visits. When to contact your child's doctor Contact the …

… Varicose veins are swollen and enlarged veins. They occur most often in the legs. Varicose veins can develop when valves in your veins become damaged. This causes problems with blood flow. Over … in the treated leg Follow-up You’ll have a follow-up visit with your doctor within a week. An ultrasound will …

… your broken elbow. The elbow joint is a hinge type of joint composed of three bones. The humerus (the upper arm bone) … and ulna. The ulna forms the bony point of the elbow. Different kinds of injuries can damage any of the three bones … surgery. At some point, you may need physical therapy to restore strength and flexibility to your muscles. Doing the …

… Sometimes the cause is unknown, and you will need follow-up visits and tests. Home care These steps can help manage your … Limit alcohol. For some people, it's best to avoid alcohol completely. Alcohol can dehydrate you even further. It can also interfere with how well medicines work. You can prevent …