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Ewing sarcoma is an aggressive cancer of the bone or soft tissues and is mostly found in the hips, ribs, and long bones of the arms and legs. Ewing sarcoma is an aggressive cancer of the bone or soft tissues (extra-osseous Ewing sarcoma). Ewing sarcoma is mostly seen among children and young adults. It is …

A tunneled central vascular access device is used when access to a large vein is needed for a long period of time to provide intravenous nutrition or medications A tunneled central vascular access device, also called a tunneled central venous catheter, is a thin plastic tube that is placed into a large vein in the body. It is used when …

If you struggle to fall asleep within 15 to 20 minutes after going to bed, get out of bed and indulge in relaxing activities until you feel drowsy. Insomnia is a sleep disorder that is either difficulty falling asleep or waking up too early; either way, you are deprived of sleep. If you struggle to fall asleep within 15 to …

Perimortem cesarean delivery is a life-saving surgical surgery done on a pregnant woman who is in cardiac arrest. Cesarean delivery is a surgical procedure of delivering an infant from a pregnant woman through an incision on her abdomen and uterus. Perimortem cesarean delivery is a life-saving surgical surgery done on a pregnant woman who is in cardiac arrest. Perimortem cesarean …

3 ways to treat chilblains on fingers Three ways to treat chilblains on your fingers include taking lifestyle measures, medications, and light therapy. Three ways to treat chilblains on fingers include: Lifestyle measures: Gradually warm your hands by moving to a warmer place, wearing warm gloves, or using hand warmers. Avoid rubbing, massaging, or scratching your hands. Avoid direct heat …

Generic Name: bisacodyl Brand Names: Dulcolax, Correctol, BisacEvac, Bisacolax, Codulax, Alophen, Feen A Mint, Fleet Stimulant Laxative, Laxit, Modane, Dulcolax for Women Drug Class: Laxatives, Stimulant What is bisacodyl, and what is it used for? Bisacodyl is a laxative medication available over-the-counter to treat occasional constipation and irregularity in bowel movement, in both adults and children. Bisacodyl is also used for …

Parents who are stressed, anxious, harsh, fight, sarcastic, hostile or aversive may transmit or cause anxiety in their children. As a parent, you may worry about your anxiety being passed down to your child. If you’re feeling anxious and fearful, your child may pick up on those feelings. There is evidence that children can show signs of anxiety if they …

One advantage of chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy is that it is administered in a single infusion and therefore requires shorter treatment time One advantage of chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy is that it is administered in a single infusion and therefore requires shorter treatment time. Other advantages of CAR T-cell therapy include the following: Boosts the immune …

Generic Name: docusate Brand and Other Names: Colace, DSS, Albert Docusate, Docusate Calcium, docusate sodium, DulcoEase, Phillips Liqui Gels, Silace, Soflax, dioctyl sulfosuccinate Drug Class: Laxatives, Stool Softener What is docusate, and what is it used for? Docusate is a stool softening laxative available over-the-counter, used to treat constipation. Docusate may be used to relieve constipation associated with opioid therapy, or …

Although rare, rhabdomyomas are the most common type of heart tumor in children. A cardiac tumor is a growth that occurs in the heart. Heart tumors in children are uncommon, affecting just approximately one percent of newborns. Rhabdomyomas are the most common type of heart tumor in children.  Rhabdomyomas account for more than 60 percent of pediatric cardiac tumors. A …