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What is a rehabilitation case manager? A rehabilitation (rehab) case manager is a trained professional who helps to plan, organize, coordinate, keep track of, and evaluate services and resources for a rehab patient. Case managers often don’t do direct patient care.…

What might skin color changes mean in a newborn? The color of a baby’s skin can often help find possible problems in another area of the body. If your newborn has any of the following skin color changes, tell your…

To protect you and your family, do a thorough safety check of every room in your home on a regular basis. You can prevent unintentional accidents, injuries, and nontraumatic emergencies. Your family will be healthier and safer when you practice…

It is known that chemicals cause many human diseases. Some of the chemicals that have been shown to be dangerous to people include: Tobacco smoke. This is the major cause of lung cancer. Asbestos. This…

All children can benefit from exercise, energy release, and pure enjoyment of playing sports. This includes children with special needs. Children with special needs are sometimes not encouraged to exercise. Their parents or guardians may fear they’ll get hurt. But…

What is diarrhea in children? Diarrhea is when bowel movements (stools) are loose and watery. Your child may also need to go to the bathroom more often. Diarrhea is a common problem. It may last 1 or 2 days and go…

Exercise is an important part of keeping children healthy. Encouraging healthy lifestyles in kids and teens is vital for when they grow older. Habits that are learned in childhood are more likely to stay with them into adulthood. Some changes…

What is a lung transplant? A lung transplant is surgery to remove 1 or both diseased lungs and replace them with healthy lungs from a suitable organ donor. In most cases, lungs that are transplanted come from people who have died and donated…

What is MRI for children? Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a procedure that uses a large magnet, radio waves, and a computer to create detailed images of organs and tissues in the body. It’s used to diagnose problems in many…

What is osteogenesis imperfecta in children? Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is a rare inherited (genetic) bone disorder that is present at birth. It’s also known as brittle bone disease. A child born with OI may have soft bones that break (fracture) easily,…

Controlling phosphorus in your child’s diet Most children with kidney (renal) failure need to limit the amount of phosphorus in foods they eat. The kidneys help remove excess phosphorus from your child’s body. If the kidneys are not working well,…

Potassium Restriction for Children (Children, Potassium Restriction for)