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Risks of Pregnancy Over Age 30
Many women today are waiting until later in life to have children. In the U.S., birth rates for women in their 30s are at the highest levels in four decades.
Learn MoreRocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF) in Children
Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) is a bacterial infection. It’s spread by the bite of an infected tick. Learn details about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Learn MoreRoseola
Roseola (ROSE–ee-OH-lah) is a common childhood illness caused by a virus. It usually affects children age 6 months to 3 years but can occur in children somewhat younger or older.
Learn MoreRoseola in Children
Roseola is a contagious viral illness. It causes a high fever and then a rash that develops as the fever goes away.
Learn MoreRotator Cuff Tendonitis
Rotator Cuff Tendonitis is inflammation of the rotator cuff muscles tendons surrounding the shoulder joint.
Learn MoreRotavirus Infection in Children
Rotavirus is a contagious virus that causes nausea and diarrhea. It is the leading cause of severe infectious diarrhea in children.
Learn MoreRoundworm Infection in Children
Roundworm infection is a type of parasitic illness. This is an illness in which an organism lives inside the body of another creature. The worms live and grow inside the body and may cause symptoms.
Learn MoreRSV Infection (Respiratory Syncytial Virus)
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is most common from fall to spring. Symptoms of RSV include sneezing, stuffy or runny nose, sore throat and fever. For healthy babies, it is like getting a cold and can be treated at home. In some infants, RSV can be very serious and may require a hospital stay.
Learn MoreRubella in Children
Rubella is a viral illness that causes a mild fever and a skin rash. It is also called German measles, but is not caused by the same virus that causes measles (rubeola).
Learn MoreRumination Syndrome
Rumination syndrome is a condition where people constantly regurgitate and either vomit or re-swallow their food or drink soon after eating. Rumination syndrome falls into a category of GI conditions called functional gastrointestinal disorders. Symptoms of rumination syndrome can look different from person to person.
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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.