Family Resources: Health Library

Nationwide Children’s Hospital is a leading pediatric care facility. Please use our A-Z listing below to find information about the disease, condition, procedure or test you need.

Kidney Failure

Kidney failure happens when damage results in loss of normal kidney function. It may also be called end stage renal disease (ESRD).

Kids and Swimming Safety Quiz

When the weather warms up, you may start to think about taking your kids to the pool or beach. How's your swimming safety knowledge?

Kids' Headaches: The Diagnosis Is Difficult

Most headaches in kids are caused by tension, not disease. Your pediatrician can determine what kind of headache your child has.

Knee Pain and Problems

Common knee problems include sprains, strains, torn cartilage, and arthritis.

Knees Are Casualties of Women's Sports

Learn about strengthening exercises and other tips that can help prevent knee injuries.

Know About Niacin

Along with diet and exercise, treatment to lower cholesterol may include the B vitamin niacin combined with medicines, such as statins.

Kyphosis

A spine affected by kyphosis has a forward curvature of the back bones (vertebrae) in the upper back area, giving an abnormally rounded or humpback appearance.

Labor

Labor usually starts 2 weeks before or after the estimated date of delivery. No one knows exactly what sets off the onset of labor.

Labor and Delivery

Detailed information on labor and delivery

Laser Surgery Can Improve Vision Problems

Laser vision surgery is a popular treatment of vision problems that eliminates the need for eyeglasses or contact lenses.

Latex Allergy

Symptoms of latex allergy include watery or itchy eyes, wheezing, hives, flushing or a skin rash, itching, or swelling.

Learning to Live with Heart Disease

Millions of people diagnosed with heart disease enjoy active, satisfying lives. Instead of looking at their diagnoses as sentences to be invalids, they have used them as catalysts to make positive changes in their lives.