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Epilepsy
Epilepsy is a neurological condition involving the brain that makes people more susceptible to having recurrent unprovoked seizures. The two broad categories of epileptic seizures are generalized and partial seizures.
Learn MoreEpilepsy During Pregnancy
Epilepsy is a disorder of the nervous system. It is also called a seizure disorder. Normally the body's nerves send information by electrical and chemical signals. People with epilepsy have abnormal electrical signals in the brain. This can cause a seizure.
Learn MoreEwing Sarcoma
Ewing sarcoma is a type of bone or soft tissue cancer. It is the second most common tumor of the bone and affects children and young adults.
Learn MoreExercise Induced Asthma (EIA)
Exercise-induced asthma, also known as EIA, is breathing difficulty that is triggered by increased activity. There are many factors that contribute to EIA.
Learn MoreExpressing Your Milk - Helpful Equipment
Hospital-grade, electric breast pumps are the only pumps built for frequent and prolonged use. These pumps automatically cycle suction with release of suction—similar to a baby's sucking action.
Learn MoreExtreme Prematurity
A birth that occurs any time prior to 37 weeks of pregnancy is considered premature. Sometimes that baby is referred to as preterm, near-term or a preemie. The most extreme issues occur in babies born at less than 28 weeks.
Learn MoreEye Injury Corneal Abrasion
The cornea is the clear part of the eye that covers the iris and pupil. A corneal abrasion is an injury caused by something scratching or rubbing the surface of the eye.
Learn MoreEye Medicine and Vitamin K Injection for Newborns
Newborn babies routinely receive eye medicine and a vitamin K injection soon after birth. Both prevent serious conditions.
Learn MoreEyeglasses and Contact Lenses
A child who needs vision correction may wear eyeglasses or contact lenses. Either one comes in a range of choices.
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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.