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Understanding Walking Pneumonia in Children ... . Walking Pneumonia in Children What is walking pneumonia in children? Walking pneumonia is a ... . What causes walking pneumonia in a child? Viruses or bacteria can cause walking pneumonia. The most ... Walking Pneumonia;52;PNA

provide emergency care. In many cases, they are like a walk-in healthcare provider's office. The ... walk in without an appointment. Also, at an urgent-care center, you probably won't see the same ... urgent-care centers;offsite treatment facilities;offsite health care options;retail store sites ... advantages;retail store sites disadvantages;Ambulatory surgery centers advantages;ambulatory surgery

Clinical Pathology ... these: Types of specimens used in clinical pathology Specimen How it's collected ... Detailed information on clinical pathology and the samples that are tested. Clinical Pathology ... clinical pathology;clinical pathologist;p00955

, education, and explanations. But recognizing what is stressful to babies can guide you in planning ... for your baby's surgery. Things that are stressful to babies in the hospital may include ... preoperative clinic;child and surgery;baby;P03033

Clinical Depression, Teens ... Depression in Teens What is major depression in teens? Major depression is a serious type of mood ... disorder. It’s also known as clinical depression or unipolar depression. There are different types of ... major depression;depression;clinical depression;unipolar depression;depression, adolescence;P01614

stressful about surgery for a teen? Teens like to actively participate in deciding what happens to them ... . This includes the kind of care they get. Parents need to act as partners with their teens in ... preoperative clinic;child and surgery;P03036;teens

*Clinical Trials ... facts about a specific clinical trial. The goal is to protect potential people involved in the study ... found in the clinical trial protocol. This is the action plan or guidelines that must be followed ... cancer clinical trial;national surgical adjuvant breast and bowel project;breast cancer prevention ... trial;study of tamoxifen and raloxifene;breast cancer clinical trial;NCI;P00137;cancer research

*ALL Tx ... Researchers are always finding new and better ways to treat ALL. These new methods are tested in ... on a number of factors. Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL): Treatment Choices  There are many ... acute lymphocytic leukemia;ALL;chemotherapy for ALL;radiation therapy for ALL;stem cell transplant for ALL;BALLT2

time to absorb it all. Recognizing what is stressful to your preschool child while in the hospital can ... life department for this service. Tell the truth in simple terms and answer all your child's ... preoperative clinic;child and surgery

*Cancer Clinical Trials ... normal to have questions and concerns about enrolling in a clinical trial instead of having standard ... treatment. But know that every cancer treatment available today was first tested in a clinical ... cancer prevention;clinical trials;cancer research;16168

Have your child explain back to you what is going to happen in the hospital. School-aged ... children sometimes will listen carefully, but not understand all that was said. Preparing the ... preoperative clinic;child and surgery

in place for walking. Stand to sit Have your child: Walk straight up to the chair ... stairs, sitting and standing up, and more. Crutch Walking for Children If ordered by the ... crutches;crutch walking;p02754

Pathology Clinical pathology encompasses a variety of laboratory specialties. Listed in the directory ... Detailed information on clinical pathology and its variety of laboratory specialties, including ... clinical pathology, blood banking, clinical chemistry, hematology, immunology, serology, microbiology

*Preoperative Clinic Ch ... the changes in their routine and express their feelings. What is the preoperative clinic? The ... understand all of them before leaving the clinic. Don't hesitate to ask questions. Instructions will ... preoperative clinic;child and surgery;p03027

Understanding Clinical Trials for Prostate Cancer ... medicine, a procedure, or a device to see if it works and is safe. There are clinical trials for all kinds ... by a company or a nonprofit organization. Risks and benefits of being in a clinical trial ... clinical trial;cancer clinical trial;clinical research trial;prostate cancer clinical trial

*Clinical Breast Exam ... Your yearly checkup should include a clinical breast exam. This exam may be done by a ... . Clinical Breast Exam Many health organizations recommend a yearly clinical breast exam. This exam may be ... 85702;breast exam, clinical;clinical breast exam

surgeon. There are things you should bring with you to make sure the surgeon has all the information ... by your child's healthcare provider in advance) Family history (both sides of the family) of ... preoperative clinic;child and surgery;P03030

*Fitness Walking ... Exercise: Walking for Fitness ... , and tones your muscles. When walking, your feet land with less impact than in other sports. This ... walking keep me fit? A: Yes. Regular walking at the right pace gives you all the benefits of other ... 87916;hpr1056;walking for fitness;fitness walking;physical activity;exercise by walking;aerobic ... activity;benefits of walking;physical activity;heart;cardiology;cholesterol;increased energy levels

following conditions? (Check all that apply.) Alcoholism in ... Risk Assessment Millions of people in the U.S. suffer from depression. More women than men ... depression; clinical depression; depression assessment; suicide;