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Preventing Sudden Cardiac Death in Children and Adolescents
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Preventing Sudden Cardiac Death in Children and Adolescents

Sudden Cardiac Arrest happens when the heart goes into a rapid, lethal heart rhythm called ventricular fibrillation. While cardiac arrest in this age group is rare, it does happen and is more likely to happen at school or during a sporting event.

Amniotic Band Syndrome (ABS)
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Amniotic Band Syndrome (ABS)

Amniotic band syndrome (ABS) is a rare congenital disorder that occurs when the lining of the amniotic sac is damaged during pregnancy, creating strands of tissue that wrap around different parts of the developing fetus or umbilical cord. The compression causes a wide range of birth defects.

Anxiety and Food Allergies
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Anxiety and Food Allergies

First published May 2014 Updated September 2025 When parents learn of their child’s food allergy, it is common to feel overwhelmed, frightened and even depressed. As with many things in life, knowledge and experience ease the initial fright.

Strangulation and Domestic Violence: A Critical Warning Sign
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Strangulation and Domestic Violence: A Critical Warning Sign

Strangulation is not just physical violence—it’s a critical warning sign that abuse could turn deadly. Learn how to recognize the signs, understand Ohio’s new felony law, and find support and safety resources for yourself or someone you love.

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Awards and Recognition

"This was our first experience with an infant going to urgent care, and everyone from the front desk staff to registration to the doctor was beyond our expectations. The team showed compassion for our little guy, and we are glad to be able to have such an awesome facility close to us."

Doomscrolling and Brain Rot: What Are They?
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Doomscrolling and Brain Rot: What Are They?

It’s not about completely avoiding screens (because let’s be real, that’s practically impossible). But we can help kids and teens reduce their reliance on technology and recalibrate their brains. Here are a few tips.

How Nationwide Children’s Hospital Became the World’s Largest "Imagination Library” Affiliate

How Nationwide Children’s Hospital Became the World’s Largest "Imagination Library” Affiliate

Nationwide Children’s now distributes 47,000 free monthly books to young children in central Ohio, making it the largest single affiliate of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. The program – launched and supported by Ohio First Lady Fran DeWine – is still working to reach some of the children it could help the most.

Visiting the Emergency Room
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Visiting the Emergency Room

When you know about emergency services at Nationwide Children's Hospital, you will be prepared if your child needs unexpected emergency medical care.

Football Injuries
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Football Injuries

Football safety equipment should include a helmet with a NOCSAE seal, mouth guards, shoulder pads, football pants with pads, and football shoes with cleats.

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The ABCs of Blister Care

We have all undoubtedly had a blister at one point and will more than likely encounter them again. Though blisters may be nagging they can be prevented. The key to blister success is prevention and proper treatment.

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