Conditions We Treat

Difficulty with Latching On or Sucking

Detailed information on problems with latching-on or sucking during breastfeeding, and how to handle them.

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Diffuse 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.

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Diffuse 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.

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DiGeorge Syndrome

DiGeorge Syndrome is also known as 22q11.2 deletion syndrome.

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Digestive and Liver Disorders

Detailed information on digestive and liver disorders during pregnancy

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Digestive Disorders

Detailed information on the most common digestive disorders in high-risk newborns

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Diphtheria in Children

A detailed look at diphtheria, including symptoms, treatment, and a vaccination schedule.

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Diphtheria, 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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Discharge from the Hospital

Learn what you can expect about hospital discharge after your child has minor surgery.

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Discipline

Detailed information on disciplining a child, including information on time-out, temper tantrum, lying, stealing, and television and children

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Disciplining Your Child at Any Age

Each child is different, but most children need to be given clear rules about behavior. Read on for some discipline tips by age group.

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Discomforts and Complications After a Child Has Surgery

Common discomforts after surgery include nausea and vomiting, soreness in the throat, and restlessness or sleeplessness.

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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.