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Shoulder instability (Spanish)
This sheet discusses symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of shoulder instability, which is when the shoulder slips in and out of joint more than it should.
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Shunt malfunction: Signs and symptoms 1342
A shunt malfunction means that your child's shunt is not working properly. Learn about the signs and symptoms of shunt malfunction and know when to call the doctor.
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Shunt malfunction: Signs and symptoms (Spanish)
A shunt malfunction means that your child's shunt is not working properly. Learn about the signs and symptoms of shunt malfunction and know when to call the doctor.
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Shunt study (shunt-o-gram) 2093
A shunt study checks your child's shunt. Learn more about how this test is done and how to prepare for it.
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Shunt study (shunt-o-gram) (Spanish)
A shunt study checks your child's shunt. Learn more about how this test is done and how to prepare for it.
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(Teaching Sheets)
Sickle cell disease: Acute chest syndrome 1565
Acute chest syndrome occurs when the red blood cells sickle and stick together in the lungs. This does not let enough blood and oxygen get to the lungs which can cause tissue damage. Learn about the symptoms and treatment.
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Sickle cell disease: Acute chest syndrome (Spanish)
Acute chest syndrome occurs when the red blood cells sickle and stick together in the lungs. This does not let enough blood and oxygen get to the lungs which can cause tissue damage. Learn about the symptoms and treatment.
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Sickle cell disease: Aplastic crisis 1566
Aplastic crisis means the body has stopped making red blood cells. It is caused by a common cold virus called Parvovirus B19. This virus causes the body to stop making red blood cells which causes blood counts to drop quickly. Learn about the symptoms and treatment.
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Sickle cell disease: Aplastic crisis (Spanish)
Aplastic crisis means the body has stopped making red blood cells. It is caused by a common cold virus called Parvovirus B19. This virus causes the body to stop making red blood cells which causes blood counts to drop quickly. Learn about the symptoms and treatment.
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Sickle cell disease: Avascular necrosis 1567
Avascular necrosis (AVN) is a disease that affects the bones. The tops of the bones should be round. With AVN the bones become somewhat flat which means less blood is flowing to those areas. This slowly causes pain to the area. Learn more about AVN and how it's treated.
