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Acute Flaccid Myelitis
Acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) is a rare but serious nerve-related condition that occurs mostly in children. AFM comes from a virus that is the common cold. AFM attacks the spinal cord and the nerves that go to the muscles. Patients begin with a respiratory illness and then end up with muscle weakness.
Coordinating and Improving Care for Young People who are Incarcerated
Youth in juvenile detention centers have worse health outcomes than their peers. Nationwide Children’s Hospital and Partners For Kids have created a care coordination team to improve access to health services and resources for those children, even after they are released.
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Monkeypox: What Parents Need to Know
While we are still dealing with COVID-19, spread of another virus has been detected in the United States. Although monkeypox is uncommon, we need to be informed to protect against infection.
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Doctors See Trend in Summer Injuries Among Children
It is a time most families look forward to every year – summertime. For parents, the warm summer months are often filled with family vacations and cookouts. For kids, it is a chance to play outdoors and enjoy a few months without homework.
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Treating Your Child's Dry Skin This Winter
Although these techniques work year-round, they are especially important during the winter months (especially since we can’t get away to warmer weather year-round).
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Sunscreen and Kids: What Parents Need to Know
Summer fun is here, but are you protecting your child’s skin the right way? Discover essential sunscreen tips, safe application techniques, and extra sun protection strategies to keep your little one safe from harmful UV rays.
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Otorrhea
Otorrhea is the medical term for ear drainage. In order for there to be drainage from the middle ear into the ear canal, there must be a connection present.
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Prepubertal Vaginal Bleeding
There are several different reasons why a pediatric patient may experience vaginal bleeding. It is important to notify your health care provider if you notice your child is having vaginal bleeding.
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Dysmenorrhea (Painful Menstruation)
A common reason patients experience painful menstruation, also known as dysmenorrhea, is because of inflammatory agents, called prostaglandins, which are released from the lining of the uterus during menstruation.
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Neonatal Early Career Exchange Program
Welcome! The Neonatal Early Career Exchange (NECE) program was created to pair early-career physicians with neonatologists at some of the nation’s most renowned hospitals for neonatal care.