The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is an organization of 67,000 primary care pediatricians, pediatric medical subspecialists, and pediatric surgical specialists dedicated to the health, safety, and well-being of all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults.
As part of that commitment, the AAP publishes expert advice for parents, caregivers, and patients on Pediatric Patient Education. Information can be accessed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and many titles also are available in Spanish.
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Managing Chronic Health Needs in Child Care and Schools—Hydrocephalus and ShuntsCategory: chronic_health_needs
Hydrocephalus is the abnormal accumulation of spinal fluid, called cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), within the brain. Hydrocephalus can be caused by a structural defect in the brain or spine that blocks CSF and causes it to accumulate. Sometimes a brain injury, especially one that causes bleeding, can interfere
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Managing Chronic Health Needs in Child Care and Schools—Immune ThrombocytopeniaCategory: chronic_health_needs
The treatment team may consist of the primary care provider and a hematologist.
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Managing Chronic Health Needs in Child Care and Schools—Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA)Category: chronic_health_needs
Arthritis is swelling and pain of the joints. When this problem is chronic, the most common form is juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA).
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Managing Chronic Health Needs in Child Care and Schools—Kidney and Other Urinary Tract ProblemsCategory: chronic_health_needs
Nephrotic syndrome can occur at any age but is most common between the ages of 18 months and 8 years. Boys are affected more often than girls. A child may come to the child care or school with the diagnosis or may develop it while enrolled.
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Managing Chronic Health Needs in Child Care and Schools—Marfan SyndromeCategory: chronic_health_needs
Marfan syndrome is an inherited condition. It affects the tissues that connect parts of the body.
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Managing Chronic Health Needs in Child Care and Schools—Mitochondrial DisordersCategory: chronic_health_needs
Mitochondrial disorders are a diverse group of diseases caused by damage to small structures found in human cells that are essential in converting food to energy. The result is decreased energy production and associated symptoms.
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Managing Chronic Health Needs in Child Care and Schools—Muscular DystrophyCategory: chronic_health_needs
Muscular dystrophy is a group of genetic diseases that cause muscle wasting and weakness. The most common type is Duchenne muscular dystrophy, which is progressive and occurs only in boys.
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Managing Chronic Health Needs in Child Care and Schools—Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS)Category: chronic_health_needs
Neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) is a drug withdrawal syndrome that some infants experience after birth and that generally follows exposure to an opioid.
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