Conditions We Treat

Tests for a Newborn Baby in Intensive Care

Babies in the newborn intensive care unit (NICU) undergo regular testing so they get the important care they need. Here are several common lab tests. Ask your baby's healthcare provider about them.

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Tetanus in Children

Tetanus is a severe illness of the central nervous system caused by bacteria. Learn about the causes, risk factors, symptoms, treatment, prevention, and more.

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Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF)

Tetralogy of Fallot is a congenital heart defect that is made up of 4 problems and results in not enough blood flow to the lungs.

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Thalassemia

Detailed information on thalassemias, including alpha thalassemia, beta thalassemia (Cooley's anemia)

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Thawing Breast Milk

Helpful tips for thawing and using frozen breastmilk.

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The Benefits of Mother's Own Milk

Premature babies who get breastmilk develop better eyesight. They also often do better on intelligence tests as they grow older.

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The Craniofacial Team

Detailed information on craniofacial abnormalities and the craniofacial treatment team.

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The Day of Surgery

Read on for helpful information about what to expect before and after your child's surgery.

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The Dying Process

Understanding the physical and mental changes the body goes through as death happens, may help ease some fears and misconceptions about death.

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The Genetics of Cystic Fibrosis

Detailed information on the genetics involved in cystic fibrosis.

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The Growing Child

Detailed information on the growth and development of a child

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The Growing Child- Teenager (13 to 18 Years)

The teen years are a time of growth spurts, puberty changes, and emotional and social development. Here's what you need to know.

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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.