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Radiation Exposure from X-rays in Children
X-rays are a kind of imaging test that provides your healthcare provider with information about structures inside the body. These tests expose children to low doses of radiation.
Learn MoreRanula
A ranula is a fluid collection or cyst that forms in the mouth under the tongue. It is filled with saliva that has leaked out of a damaged salivary gland. If a ranula stays in the mouth underneath the tongue it is called a simple ranula. If it grows down into the neck it is called a plunging ranula.
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Learn MoreRecognizing Urologic or Gynecologic Problems
Vaginal bleeding and discharge are a normal part of a teen girl's menstrual cycle. If your daughter notices anything different or unusual, talk with your teen's healthcare provider.
Learn MoreRecovery Room/Post-Anesthesia Care Unit
Once surgery is done, your child will be brought to the recovery room, also called the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU).
Learn MoreRecurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis (RRP)
RRP is caused by the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV), which is a highly prevalent virus.
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Learn MoreRefractive Errors in Children
The most common refractive errors in children are nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism.
Learn MoreRelationship Development
The teen years bring a focus on social interactions and friendships. This includes same-gender friends, same-gender groups of friends, and cross-gender groups of friends. In addition, sexual maturity triggers teens' interest in dating and sexual relationships.
Learn MoreRenal Failure in Children
Renal failure refers to temporary or permanent damage to the kidneys that results in loss of normal kidney function. There are two different types of renal failure—acute and chronic.
Learn MoreRespiratory Disorders in the Newborn
Detailed information on respiratory disorders in high-risk newborns
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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.