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Pediatric News You Can Use From America’s Largest Pediatric Hospital and Research Center

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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Food Fight: Battle Against Anemia

Oct 18, 2013

I’ve never been anemic (as far as I know), but when I found out I was pregnant last winter, I rushed out to buy prenatal vitamins with a hefty dose of iron. Read More

How to Prevent Children From Choking

Sep 23, 2013

Choking is a real fear every parent faces. When your little one starts to put pieces of food in their mouth you need to be aware of the dangers those certain foods can pose. In fact, choking injuries send 34 children a day to emergency departments. Read More

What is Emergence Delirium?

Sep 20, 2013

As an anesthesiologist I have answered every question about the risks of anesthesia before procedures. I understand, it can be scary. Including questions like: "my child just had her tonsils out, why is she acting like a child possessed?" "My child just had ear tubes and he woke up and is hitting Read More

Weight Loss Surgery for Teens Is Not a Quick Fix

Sep 09, 2013

The vast attention on the obesity epidemic in the U.S. is nothing less than staggering. Obesity and its related illnesses (including high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, liver problems and impaired quality of life to name a few) – is a considered one of the most significant and Read More

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Why Are Speech and Hearing Screenings Necessary for Kindergarteners?

Sep 05, 2013

As your child begins Kindergarten, you’ll need to prepare him or her for the many tests that lie ahead over the years. The Ohio Department of Education recommends that ALL children entering Kindergarten have a developmental screening. Read More

Challenges of Serving Special Needs Children

Aug 19, 2013

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How to Choose the Right Backpack

Aug 14, 2013

With the summer quickly coming to an end, many of us are getting ready for the school year which means shopping for that school supply list. As your child oohs and ahs over backpacks featuring his or her favorite colors and characters, you should also look for a backpack that is safe for your child Read More

Ketogenic Diet: An Ancient Treatment in Modern Times

Aug 12, 2013

For most children with epilepsy, medication controls seizures very well. But for some children those medications won’t work. That’s when we turn to a treatment mimicking the only known treatment in ancient times, a Ketogenic diet. Read More