From lab to pharmacy shelf, every new treatment goes through rigorous testing before earning FDA approval. Learn how clinical trials work, the four phases of research, and why each step is essential to ensuring safe, effective medical breakthroughs.
Adolescence is a dynamic, fun, and stressful period where kids transition from childhood to adulthood. Adolescence is broken into three stages: early, middle, and late adolescence. While these stages are common for all teens, each person experiences them in their own way.
It is fairly common for children to experience some pain from ages 8-16 while they are growing. Sometimes this is just pain that is of no real concern and does not limit a child’s function or activity, but in some situations, this can be more of a problem. Often times children who are more active and participate in regular sport suffer the most.
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Your baby is already learning to talk just by listening to you! Discover the difference between baby talk and parentese, and get expert tips for building your baby's language skills through everyday moments, songs, gestures, and fun interactions.Read More
Poison Centers all over the country have specially-trained nurses or pharmacists at the ready to take your call, 24 hours a day 7 days a week. But, would you know the phone number of your local Poison Center in the event of an emergency? Read More
How can parents help their children make healthy decisions in their lives? Family discussions about the negative consequences of alcohol and other drug use should occur early in childhood. Read More
Back-to-school season is here! Help your child start the year strong with simple, practical tips for healthy sleep, eating, emotional well-being, and hygiene. A little preparation goes a long way toward a smooth and successful transition. Read More
Something exciting happened in December 2023, when the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a gene therapy for the treatment of sickle cell disease in adult and pediatric patients 12 years and older who require regular red blood cell transfusions. Nationwide Children’s Hospital is one of a handful of facilities in the United States that is certified to have the advanced facilities and specially trained staff which are needed for the administration of the therapy. Read More
PED is defined as any substance taken in non-pharmacologic doses specifically for purposes of improving sports performance. The more common ones that you hear of are anabolic steroids, testosterone, Human growth hormone, creatine, and ephedrine. Read More
Considering your child’s skill level, as well as their size when buying or fitting their bike will make cycling less scary and make riding more enjoyable. Read More
Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) is a liquid that dental providers paint on the teeth to stop the growth of cavities. It can also be used to reduce sensitivity of the teeth. Your dentist may recommend SDF as one part of an overall dental plan. Read More
