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Posted by: Scott Hickey, MD on Oct 22, 2026

Is your child unusually flexible or “double-jointed”? Joint hypermobility is common and usually harmless, but sometimes it can be linked to other conditions. Learn how doctors evaluate joint flexibility, its connection to Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) and when to seek further evaluation.

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Sickle Cell Crises and Their Treatment
Sickle cell disease is caused by a mutation in red blood cells that causes “sickling” during times of stress in the body.
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Sickle Cell Treatment: What Does It Mean for Patients?

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.

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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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Down Syndrome Life Expectancy Is Higher, But Not For Everyone

Jul 21, 2021

Over 6,000 babies are born with Down syndrome in the United States each year. As recently as 1983, a person with Down syndrome lived to be only 25 years old on average. Today, the average life expectancy of a person with Down syndrome is nearly 60 years and continuing to climb. Read More

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Rare Disease: Finding Answers for Patients with Mysterious Conditions

Feb 26, 2021

For a disease to be considered “rare,” fewer than 200,000 people in the United States will be affected by it. Some rare genetic disorders can be very difficult to diagnose, and for parents of a child with a rare disease, one of the most anxious times is the period of waiting for a diagnosis. Read More

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What Parent’s Need to Know About Genetic Testing

Feb 29, 2020

Genetic testing can help doctors look for changes in genes that can cause diseases or disorders. It can also provide families with more information about long-term needs, health care needs, and future family planning. Read More