A congenital portosystemic shunt (CPSS) is a rare condition that changes how blood flows through a child’s liver. Learn the signs and symptoms, how doctors diagnose and treat CPSS, and why early detection can improve long-term health and development.
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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.
It can be difficult to make sure children are dressed properly for the weather. Sometimes they’re in a hurry to get outside or they don’t care to put on the proper gear, but it’s important to teach them that the extra time getting ready protects them. Read More
When temperatures drop outside, some families turn to space heaters to warm up their home. While space heaters can be an easy way to heat rooms, they should be used with caution.
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Families celebrate the holidays with many different traditions and experiences. With all of the excitement and anticipation, our familiar day-to-day routines tend to shift leading to potential encounters with holiday hazards. Read More
Lately, we hear a lot about how terrible social media is. It may seem like it has become a place full of angry, opinionated people, and images so filtered that they are damaging perceptions and standards. Those things may be true from time to time, but I’m here to stand up for what’s good about social media. Read More
As we are digging ourselves out from the past two years, refocusing on preventative health care should be a priority. Before we can help prevent HIV acquisition in youth, we must understand what HIV is and how it is transmitted. Read More
Dr. Jennie Aldrink tells her story of how she became a part of the pediatric cancer center and helped develop Nationwide Children's Hospital's pediatric surgical oncology clinic.Read More
Most parents expect that their teens may have mood swings, but sometimes those feelings of sadness can last longer and be more severe. Adolescent depression is common. Learn more about how pediatricians are screening for adolescent depression. Read More
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends human milk as the sole source of nutrition for the first six months of life. However, if human milk is not an option, a baby formula should be used to help meet a baby’s full nutrition needs. Read More
