Conditions We Treat

Anatomy of a Newborn Baby’s Skull

Detailed anatomical information on the newborn skull.

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Anatomy of the Endocrine System in Children

Detailed information on the endocrine system, its anatomy and function, including a full-color, labeled illustration.

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Anatomy of the Respiratory System in Children

A detailed anatomical description of the respiratory system, including simple definitions and labeled, full-color illustrations.

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Anemia

Detailed information on anemia, including symptoms, diagnosis, causes, types, and treatment

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Anemia B12 Deficiency

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Anemia: Iron Deficiency

This Helping Hand™ covers iron deficiency, which is a condition where the body lacks sufficient iron to produce hemoglobin, which can lead to anemia. Symptoms include fatigue, weakness, pale skin, and shortness of breath.

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Anencephaly

Anencephaly is a condition present at birth that affects the formation of the brain and the skull bones that surround the head. Anencephaly results in minimal development of the brain. Often, the brain lacks part or all of the cerebrum. There is no cure or standard medical treatment for anencephaly.

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Anencephaly in Children

Anencephaly is a birth defect that affects the brain and skull bones. With this condition, the brain isn't fully formed. It often lacks part or all of the cerebrum.

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Aneurysmal Bone Cyst

Aneurysmal bone cysts (ABCs) occur more commonly in teens. The cysts are hollow and filled with blood. The tumors are not cancerous, but they damage bone and can affect surrounding tissue.

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Anger Management: Strategies for Parents and Grandparents

Anger management helps you deal with your child or grandchild in a kind and constructive way. It also sets a good example of how to handle challenging situations and work out conflicts.

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Animal Bites

Detailed information on animal bites and rabies, including symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention

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Ankle Sprain

An ankle sprain is a torn or stretched ligament in the ankle. Signs of an ankle injury include pain, swelling and tenderness in the ankle that may spread to the whole ankle and foot, and trouble walking.

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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.