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Dialysis in Children
Detailed information on dialysis, including peritoneal dialysis and hemodialysis
Learn MoreDiamond Blackfan Anemia
Diamond Blackfan anemia (DBA) is a rare blood disorder that is usually diagnosed in children during their first year of life. Children with DBA do not make enough red blood cells – the cells that carry oxygen to all other cells in the body.
Learn MoreDiaper Rash
Diaper rash is a common irritation that causes red, sore skin in the diaper area, often from wetness or rubbing.
Learn MoreDiaphragmatic Hernia in Children
A diaphragmatic hernia is a birth defect. It happens in a baby during pregnancy. In this condition, there’s an opening in your baby’s diaphragm. This is the muscle that separates the chest cavity from the belly cavity. Read on to learn about symptoms and treatments, including surgery.
Learn MoreDiarrhea
Diarrhea (loose, watery bowel movements) is a common problem in young children. It is usually caused by a virus. It can also be caused by bacteria, something that the child eats or drinks (like too much fruit juice) or starting a new medicine. It rarely means a child has a serious illness.
Learn MoreDiffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG)
Diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma, also know as DIPG, is an aggressive, malignant brain tumor that develops in a part of the brainstem called the pons.
Learn MoreDiffuse Midline Glioma (DMG)
Diffuse midline glioma (DMG) is a rare, fast-growing tumor of the central nervous system that can occur in the brain or spinal cord. It affects up to 300 children annually. Most cases have no known cause and result from genetic changes that happen by chance.
Learn MoreDigestive and Liver Disorders
Detailed information on digestive and liver disorders during pregnancy
Learn MoreDigestive Disorders
Detailed information on the most common digestive disorders in high-risk newborns
Learn MoreDiphtheria in Children
A detailed look at diphtheria, including symptoms, treatment, and a vaccination schedule.
Learn MoreDiphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis (DTaP)
Diphtheria, pertussis, and tetanus are serious illnesses. A combination vaccine is given to babies and children to provide protection against all three diseases.
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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.