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Nonstress Testing

What is a nonstress test? A nonstress test is done during pregnancy. It measures the heart rate of the unborn baby (fetus) in response to its movements. In most cases, the…

Overview of Neck Masses in Children

What are neck masses? Neck lumps (masses) are common problems in babies and children. Some neck masses are present at birth (congenital). They result from abnormal formation that occurs in…

Overview of Multiple Pregnancy

What is multiple pregnancy? A multiple pregnancy is a pregnancy with 2 or more babies. Some names for these are: Twins for 2 babies Triplets for 3 babies Quadruplets for 4…

Hemoglobin C Disease in Children

What is hemoglobin C disease in children? Hemoglobin is the part of red blood cells that carries oxygen to cells, tissues, and organs. Hemoglobin C disease is caused by abnormal…

Choosing a Home Health Provider

Finding the right home health and hospice care providers requires some research. You will need to talk with your healthcare provider about your home health or hospice care needs. When looking…

Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia: Symptoms

What are the symptoms of acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL)? Symptoms of ALL can be different in each person. The most common symptoms are: Easy bleeding and bruising Pain or fullness…

Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML): Symptoms

What are the symptoms of chronic myeloid leukemia (CML)? Many people don’t have any symptoms when they’re diagnosed with CML. It’s often found when a person has blood tests done…

Breathing Problems

What might breathing problems mean in a newborn? Babies breathe much faster than older children and adults. A newborn’s normal breathing rate is about 40 to 60 times per minute. This may slow…

Pelvis Problems

What is the pelvis? The pelvis is a basin-shaped structure that supports the spinal column, protects the abdominal organs, and provides the structure for the hip joints. It contains the…

Voice Disorders

What are voice disorders? You may have a voice disorder if you have a problem with pitch, volume, tone, and other qualities of your voice. These problems occur when your…

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