700 Children's® – A Blog by Pediatric Experts

Posted by: Mike Patrick, MD on Apr 25, 2024

Scraped knees and bouts of the common cold are frequent concerns for parents, but there are plenty of other dangers lurking about. One of these is food poisoning, a condition whose source lies in undercooked hamburgers and unwashed produce.

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Pediatric Spinal Anesthesia: An Alternative to “Going Under”

Spinal anesthesia is an alternative to general anesthesia, which allows your child to undergo their surgery without being put into a drug-induced sleep.
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Why Your Child Should Be Strength Training This Summer

While it may seem like winter just ended, fall sports are just around the corner and athletes are starting to think about gaining the strength they need for a successful season. Strength training not only enhances athletic performance but also plays a crucial role in reducing the risk of injuries.

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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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Snoring: When To Be Concerned

Jan 12, 2024

If your child is snoring, there may be treatments to help address the problem. The most common reasons for snoring in children are enlarged tonsils and adenoids. Read More

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Autistic Youth and Social Media

Jan 11, 2024

The digital landscape presents both opportunities and challenges for autistic youth and their families. Families are encouraged to consider the following when navigating social media with their child with autism. Read More

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Tax Season: File Free in 2024

Jan 09, 2024

If income tax filing season stresses you out, Nationwide Children’s Hospital can help. That’s right. A children’s hospital can help you file your income taxes completely free of charge! Read More

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Fetal Teratomas: Frequently Asked Questions

Jan 04, 2024

A teratoma is a kind of tumor or mass called a germ cell tumor. It is made up different types of tissue, like muscle, bone or hair. A fetal teratoma is diagnosed before birth. Read More

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How to Help Your Child With Medical Self-Management

Jan 03, 2024

The transition from pediatric care to adult care can be a stressful time for families. Thankfully, there are some steps that you can take to help make the transition from pediatric to adult care as seamless as possible. Read More

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When to Take Your Child to an ENT

Jan 02, 2024

Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) specialists can play an important role in a child’s care and treat a variety of conditions. Here are guidelines to help parents make decisions about when their child should see an ENT. Read More

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Our Top 10 Blog Posts of 2023

Dec 29, 2023

We can’t say “goodbye” to 2023 without our annual wrap-up of the Top 10 blog posts on 700 Children’s! So, before we say “hello” to 2024, here are our 10 most popular blog posts for this past year. Read More

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What Is Proton Therapy?

Dec 27, 2023

Proton therapy is an advanced type of radiation treatment that uses protons instead of X-rays to kill cancer cells. Read More