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blog adderall shortage — Got ADHD Medication? What Parents Need to Know About the Shortage

Posted by: Mark Winerman, MD on Mar 20, 2023

After already having experienced infant formula, children’s pain reliever, antibiotics, and flu medication shortages, pediatric care providers and families are now struggling with the challenge of shortages of medications prescribed for the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

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5 Questions Parents Need to Ask Before Leaving the Emergency Room

A sick child is every parent’s concern. Most aim to alleviate their kid’s discomfort at home and follow up with their pediatrician, but when an emergency room visit is required, that concern can become overwhelming.

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Scleroderma: What Parents Need to Know

Each person’s skin is unique, so scleroderma looks different for every patient. A child or young adult may start out with a small area of affected skin that changes in texture. Some people describe the skin as becoming tighter, firmer, more stretched, or thickened. The affected area may lighten, darken, or develop a red border.

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700 Children’s® features the most current pediatric health care information and research from our pediatric experts – physicians and specialists who have seen it all. Many of them are parents and bring a special understanding to what our patients and families experience. If you have a child – or care for a child – 700 Children’s was created especially for you.

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Is Your Contact Information Up to Date So Ohio Medicaid Can Reach You?

Mar 10, 2023

Families who have health insurance through Medicaid have not had to re-enroll for a few years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This means you might need to sign up for Medicaid again. Read More

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Community Resources

Certified Child Life Specialists: Providing Emotionally Safe Care

Mar 09, 2023

As developmental experts and “emotional first responders,” a Child Life Specialist’s main goal is to minimize potential trauma and stress experienced during a medical encounter. Read More

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Child Development

Parent-Child Attachment: Hidden Opportunities in Everyday Routines

Mar 07, 2023

Babies need to feel nurtured and safe in order to thrive and they are able to do this best when they have a secure attachment with their parent. Opportunities to bond with babies and young children are hidden in everyday activities! Read More

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Behavioral Health

Baby Registry Series: The Basics

Mar 02, 2023

Newborns’ needs are very basic those first few weeks at home. This is the first in a series of blog posts which will go more in-depth on a few things to think about when it comes to keeping your newborn safe and healthy. Read More

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Dopamine and Serotonin: Our Own Happy Chemicals

Feb 28, 2023

Dopamine and serotonin are molecules that send signals throughout the body; these chemicals affect how we feel. Both chemicals act as hormones that help coordinate different functions and processes in our bodies like growth, metabolism, emotions and even sleep! Read More

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Endocrinology

Basketball: Training, Recovery, and Injury Prevention

Feb 23, 2023

Basketball is a fast paced and exciting sport, with physical skills and moves that are jaw dropping. To play this sport at their best, athletes have to prepare their bodies by properly warming up, eating well, giving themselves a chance to recover, and doing what they can to prevent injuries. Read More