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Celiac Disease
Celiac disease is a chronic condition that results in damage to the lining of the small intestines. Symptoms are triggered by the ingestion of products that contain wheat, barley or rye proteins, collectively known as gluten.
Learn MoreCellulitis in Children
Cellulitis is a spreading skin infection. It may affect the upper skin layer. Or it may affect the deeper skin and layer of fat under the skin. When cellulitis affects the upper skin layer, it may be called erysipelas. This type of infection is more common in children.
Learn MoreCellulitis of the Eye in Children
Cellulitis is a serious type of infection and inflammation. It can occur in various parts of the body. When it occurs in the eyelid and tissues in the front part of the eye area, it’s called preseptal cellulitis. When it occurs behind and around the eye in the eye socket (orbit), it’s called orbital cellulitis. Both of these conditions are serious.
Learn MoreCentral Nervous System (CNS) Tumor
The central nervous system is made up of the brain and the spinal cord. This system is responsible for sending, receiving and processing information throughout your body, controlling how your body functions. When tumors grow in the central nervous system, they can cause significant symptoms.
Learn MoreCerebral Palsy (CP)
Cerebral palsy is a group of disorders that affects muscle tone, coordination, and movement. There are many types and severities of CP.
Learn MoreCerebral Palsy in Children
Cerebral palsy (CP) is a lifelong condition that affects how the brain and muscles communicate. CP affects body movement, muscle control, coordination, reflexes, posture, and balance.
Learn MoreChemical Burns of the Eye in Children
Chemical burns happen when a chemical gets into your child’s eye. Read on for details about this emergency situation.
Learn MoreChemical Burns: Caring for Your Child
Chemical burns can occur when strong acids or alkalis come in contact with the skin or the eyes. Learn how to care for your child and how to get help.
Learn MoreChemotherapy for Children
Chemotherapy is the use of medicines to treat cancer or kill cancer cells. Read on to learn more about what to expect when your child needs this treatment.
Learn MoreChemotherapy for Children: Side Effects
Detailed information on chemotherapy and managing chemotherapy side effects in children
Learn MoreChemotherapy-Related Hair Loss (Alopecia) in Children
Hair loss is a common side effect of chemotherapy. Learn about chemotherapy-related hair loss including how you can help your child.
Learn MoreChemotherapy-Related Mouth Mucositis in Children
Chemotherapy is the use of medicines to treat cancer. The medicines can cause an inflammation of the lining of the mouth. The mouth is lined with mucous membranes. When these are inflamed, it’s called mouth mucositis.
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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.