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Rett Syndrome in Children
Rett syndrome is a rare genetic developmental and neurological disorder. It almost always affects girls.
Learn MoreReturning Home After a Burn Injury
Detailed information for helping your child if he/she has difficulty adjusting following a burn injury
Learn MoreReye Syndrome in Children
Reye syndrome is a rare but very serious illness that causes brain swelling and liver damage. It can also affect all the body’s organs.
Learn MoreRh Disease
Rh disease occurs during pregnancy. It happens when the Rh factors in the birth parent's and baby’s blood don’t match. It may also happen if the birth parent and baby have different blood types.
Learn MoreRhabdomyosarcoma
This Helping Hand™ explains Rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS) which is a soft-tissue cancer that can start in muscle cells from many different areas of the body.
Learn MoreRhabdomyosarcoma in Children
Rhabdomyosarcoma is a type of cancer. It starts in cells that should grow into skeletal muscle cells. Skeletal muscles control voluntary muscle movements. These are movements we can control. This rare cancer is most common in children under age 10.
Learn MoreRheumatic Fever
Rheumatic fever is a complex disease that affects the joints, skin, heart, blood vessels, and brain. It occurs mainly in children between the ages of 5 to 15.
Learn MoreRheumatic Heart Disease in Children
Rheumatic heart disease is a condition that causes permanent damage to the heart valves.
Learn MoreRingworm in Children
Ringworm is a type of skin infection cause by a fungus. Learn about details such as causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Learn MoreRingworm of the Body (Tinea Corporis)
Ringworm, also known as tinea corporis) is a contagious infection of the skin caused by a fungus. The infection starts as a rash with tiny red pimples. The pimples slowly spread and form a round or oval ring. A single patch of ringworm can be treated with an over-the-counter antifungal cream.
Learn MoreRingworm of the Scalp (Tinea Capitis)
Tinea capitis (TIN-ee-uh CAP-i-tis) is an infection of the scalp which is caused by a fungus. It is also called ringworm.
Learn MoreRisk Factors for Pregnancy
Detailed information on identifying potential risks of a pregnancy as an important part of preconception care
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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.