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Yearly checkups make sure that your child's health is protected with scheduled vaccines and health screenings. The doctor will also check your child's growth and development. This sheet describes some of what you can expect.

Neutrophils are a type of white blood cell. Their main job is to help the body fight bacterial and fungal infections. Neutropenia occurs when there are fewer neutrophils in the blood than normal. It can range from mild to severe.

Thrombocytopenia occurs when there are fewer platelets in the blood than normal. Platelets help stop or control bleeding when you have a cut or wound. If you have thrombocytopenia, you may be at higher risk for bruising and bleeding.

Continent urinary diversion is surgery to make a new way for urine to pass out of the body. During the surgery, either a new bladder (neobladder) or a pouch is created. This is done using a piece of your own intestine (bowel). Learn about the details of this procedure.

After an SCI, your bowel may not work the same way as before. To help you adjust to and manage the changes, your health care team has helped you create a bowel program to follow on a regular basis. Putting this program into practice will help you remain active, social, and healthy.

Learn about CT-guided lung biopsy, a procedure to collect small tissue samples from an abnormal area in your lung.

Synthetic marijuana may cause effects similar to natural marijuana. But the chemicals in synthetic marijuana are more potent and dangerous.

Hemodialysis is usually done in a hospital or dialysis center. But it may also be done at home. Learn about home hemodialysis (HHD).

ACE inhibitors widen blood vessels and increase the amount of blood your heart pumps. These medications also lower blood pressure and decrease the amount of work your heart has to perform.