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Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
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Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

We help patients rehabilitate from brain injuries, head and spinal cord injuries, stroke, burns, cancer, muscular dystrophy and other muscular disorders, feeding and swallowing disorders, amputation/limb deficiency, and other physically disabling conditions and injuries.

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Study Shows Buying Breast Milk Online is Likely to Cause Illness in Infants

Results from a study led by researchers at Nationwide Children’s Hospital found more than three-fourths of breast milk samples purchased over the Internet contained bacteria that can cause illness, and frequently exhibited signs of poor collection, storage or shipping practices.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Review questions we frequently receive from patients and their families. 

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Robot-Assisted Surgery

Robot- or robotic-assisted surgery provides a minimally invasive option in several pediatric specialties. These types of procedures provide surgeons additional precision and control during more complicated surgeries.

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U.S. Poison Control Centers Receive 32 Calls a Day About Children Exposed to Prescription Opioids

A new study published online today by Pediatrics and conducted by the Center for Injury Research and Policy and the Central Ohio Poison Center at Nationwide Children’s Hospital found that there were more than 188,000 calls to US Poison Control Centers for pediatric exposure to opioids from

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New Study Examines Stair-Related Injuries Among Children in the United States

A new study by researchers at the Center for Injury Research and Policy of The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital found that from 1999 through 2008, more than 93,000 children younger than 5 years of age were treated in U.S. emergency departments for stair-related injuries.

Negative Behavior as a Form of Communication: How to Be a Trauma-Informed Parent
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Negative Behavior as a Form of Communication: How to Be a Trauma-Informed Parent

Every child experiences stress. It’s important to understand children’s stress can become toxic if it’s not acknowledged and addressed.

Gastroschisis
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Gastroschisis

When the muscles and skin fail to form normally in the abdominal wall, this results in an abdominal wall defect. Gastroschisis is the most common of the abdominal wall defects. Babies born with gastroschisis have a hole in the abdominal wall.

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U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius Celebrates Quality Improvement Efforts, Patient Safety Results with Ohio Hospitals

An effort to improve quality and make Ohio the safest state in the nation for health care has garnered national attention. U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius visited Nationwide Children’s Hospital today to celebrate the achievements of Solutions for Patient Safety,

Building Fine Motor and Play Skills with Household Materials
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Building Fine Motor and Play Skills with Household Materials

No need to buy new toys, your home is full of fun! Discover how to transform everyday items like containers, paper rolls, and tissue boxes into creative, hands-on activities that build fine motor skills, imagination, and more.

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Headaches

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