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Sleep Training for Babies: How Everyone Can Get a Better Night’s Sleep
The joys of having a new baby…. and oh, the restless, sleep-deprived nights! One of the most common questions I get asked as a pediatrician is how to sleep train a baby. This is a time-tested recipe for establishing a sleep routine early on.
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Going Home
Your child's return home from the hospital will go more smoothly for everyone in the family if you prepare and know what to expect.
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Rabies Vaccine Treatment
This Helping Hand™ is about the treatment for rabies. Rabies is a serious disease mostly caused by wild animals. Here we'll go over what steps to take if you're bitten.
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Weight-Loss Surgery in Teens with Severe Obesity Offers Greater Benefits Than Waiting Until Adulthood
A study from the New England Journal of Medicine has revealed that adolescents who underwent gastric bypass were more likely to experience a complete remission of diabetes and hypertension by 5 years after surgery compared to adults — who also had severe obesity as adolescents — who underwent the procedure.
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An Athlete's Guide to Concussions
The Concussion Center at Nationwide Children's wants you to be aware of concussions and the potential dangers to athletes in any sport.
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6 Tips for Trick-or-Treating with Food Allergies
Any food centered event can introduce challenges for families and children with food allergies. Trick or treating and Halloween celebrations, in particular, present opportunities for increased exposure to food allergens, which can be present in candy and other treats.
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Colostomy Closure: A Parent's Checklist
Once a young child’s colostomy is closed, parent support is very important to help set the stage for consistent bowel movements and successful potty training.
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Autism Spectrum Disorder: Should Every Child Be Screened?
For several years, most pediatricians have been following guidelines created by medical experts that suggest all children between the ages of 18 and 24 months be screened for an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) – even if the parents aren’t worried about development or behavior.
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What to Expect When Your Child Needs a Sleep Study
There are many reasons why your child’s doctor may order a sleep study. Often it is to find out if a child has difficulty breathing while sleeping. Knowing what to expect makes this an easier procedure for you and your child.