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Mushroom Poisoning in Children
Mushroom poisoning happens when a child eats a mushroom that has poisons (toxins). Here's what you need to know, from symptoms to diagnosis and treatment.
Learn MoreMyasthenia Gravis (MG) in Children
Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a disorder that causes weakness in muscles around the body. This happens because antibodies destroy some of the places where nerves and muscles meet. It mostly affects the eyes, mouth, throat, arms, and legs.
Learn MoreMyasthenia Gravis and Pregnancy
Myasthenia gravis is a complex autoimmune disorder. It causes antibodies to destroy the connections between your muscles and nerves. This causes muscle weakness and tiredness.
Learn MoreMyelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
Learn MoreMyelomeningocele
Learn MoreMyotonic Muscular Dystrophy
Myotonic muscular dystrophy, also known as MMD or Steinert’s disease, is the most common form of MD in adults.
Learn MoreNasal Congestion
Nasal congestion, nasal obstruction, and mouth breathing are all descriptions of a similar condition where the nasal passages are blocked, resulting in the sensation of difficulty breathing through the nose.
Learn MoreNasal Fracture in Children
A nasal fracture is a break in one or more of the bones of the nose, caused by trauma. It's also called a broken nose.
Learn MoreNasal Turbinate Hypertrophy
Turbinate hypertrophy, inferior turbinate hypertrophy, and nasal turbinate hypertrophy are all descriptions of a similar condition where the tissue on the lateral (outside) walls of the nose are too large, causing nasal obstruction.
Learn MoreNatal Teeth
Natal teeth are teeth that are present when a baby is born. The teeth are often not fully developed and may have a weak root.
Learn MoreNecrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC)
Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a disease of the bowel (intestine) of newborn infants.
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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.