Conditions We Treat

Sickle Cell Trait

A person with sickle cell trait inherits one gene to make normal hemoglobin and another gene to make some sickle cell hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is the part of the red blood cell that carries oxygen to different parts of the body. Sickle cell trait is not a disease and will never turn into a disease.

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Signs of Problems in Speech, Language, and Hearing Development:

Detailed information on speech, language, and hearing problems during development

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Signs of Respiratory Distress in Children

Learn about the signs of respiratory distress in children.

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Single Gene Defects

Detailed information on single gene defects and patterns of inheritance

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Sinusitis

Sinusitis is a general term that indicates inflammation in the sinuses.

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Sinusitis in Children

Sinusitis is an infection of the sinuses. These infections usually happen after a cold or with allergies. Here's what you need to know.

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Skin Cancer in Children

Skin cancer is a type of cancer that grows in the cells of the skin. It can spread to and damage nearby tissue and spread to other parts of the body. Skin cancer is rare in children.

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Skin Color Changes

The color of a baby's skin can often help identify possible problems in another area of the body. Here are some skin color changes to be aware of.

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Skin Injury in Children

Detailed information on skin injuries, including blisters, burns, sunburn, and bites

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Skull Base Rhabdomyosarcoma in Children

Rhabdomyosarcoma is a type of cancer. It starts in cells that grow into skeletal muscle cells. The cells are called rhabdomyoblasts. Skeletal muscles are the muscles that move the body. The cancer is most common in children younger than age 10.

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Sleep

Detailed information on healthy sleep habits of children, including information on nightmares and night terrors

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Sleep Apnea

A sprain is an injury to a ligament, or band of tough, elastic-like tissue that connects bone to bone and holds a joint in place. 

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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.