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Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) in Children
RSV is a viral illness that causes symptoms such as trouble breathing. It’s the most common cause of inflammation of the small airways in the lungs (bronchiolitis) and pneumonia in babies.
Learn MoreRestless Leg Disorders in Kids with ADHD
Research suggests children with ADHD are more likely to have sleep disorders. These include insomnia, daytime sleepiness, and restless leg disorders.
Learn MoreRetinoblastoma
Retinoblastoma is a cancer of the retina. This type of cancer is usually found in children younger than 3 years of age.
Learn MoreRetinoblastoma in Children
Retinoblastoma is a rare cancer of the retina of the eye. The retina is in the back of the eye. It’s the part of the eye that receives light. Retinoblastoma is the most common tumor affecting the eye in children. It almost always occurs in children less than 5 years old.
Learn MoreRetinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
This Helping Hand™ is about retinopathy of prematurity (ROP). ROP is an eye problem that babies born early (premature) are at high risk for.
Learn MoreRett Syndrome
Rett syndrome affects the way the brain develops. This rare condition causes children to lose language and motor skills starting around age 6 to 18 months.
Learn MoreRett Syndrome in Children
Rett syndrome is a rare genetic developmental and neurological disorder. It almost always affects girls.
Learn MoreReturning Home After a Burn Injury
Detailed information for helping your child if he/she has difficulty adjusting following a burn injury
Learn MoreReye Syndrome in Children
Reye syndrome is a rare but very serious illness that causes brain swelling and liver damage. It can also affect all the body’s organs.
Learn MoreRh Disease
Rh disease occurs during pregnancy. It happens when the Rh factors in the birth parent's and baby’s blood don’t match. It may also happen if the birth parent and baby have different blood types.
Learn MoreRhabdomyosarcoma
This Helping Hand™ explains Rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS) which is a soft-tissue cancer that can start in muscle cells from many different areas of the body.
Learn MoreRhabdomyosarcoma in Children
Rhabdomyosarcoma is a type of cancer. It starts in cells that should grow into skeletal muscle cells. Skeletal muscles control voluntary muscle movements. These are movements we can control. This rare cancer is most common in children under age 10.
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Helping Hands Patient Education Materials
Written and illustrated by medical, nursing and allied health professionals at Nationwide Children's Hospital, Helping Hand instructions are intended as a supplement to verbal instructions provided by a medical professional. The information is periodically reviewed and revised to reflect our current practice. However, Nationwide Children's Hospital is not responsible for any consequences resulting from the use or misuse of the information in the Helping Hands.