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Prescribing Guidelines for Acute Respiratory Tract Infections
When treating common illnesses such as ear infections and strep throat, it is important to know how best to use prescription antimicrobial drugs. The continued misuse and overuse of common antimicrobials is contributing to antimicrobial resistance and other health care challenges.
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Prescribing Guidelines for Influenza
There are two common types of influenza viruses that cause seasonal infections: Influenza A and Influenza B. Flu symptoms can vary widely, but patients most commonly present with fever, headache, extreme tiredness, dry cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose and muscle aches.
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Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
This Helping Hand™ covers bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD), which is a term used to describe long-term breathing problems for premature babies. It involves abnormal development of the lungs, and sometimes the lungs are scarred and inflamed.
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Respiratory Distress
This Helping Hand™ is about respiratory distress illnesses in children. These illnesses cause breathing problems. Call 911 or take your child to the closest emergency room if you think they're having trouble breathing.
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Stool Collection Guidelines
Your child’s stool (bowel movement) must be tested so we can plan the treatment for your child. You will need to collect the stool specimen at home. Bring it to a Laboratory Service Center. This stool specimen will be examined and a report will be sent to your doctor.
Food Poisoning
When people eat tainted food, they can develop anything from a mild illness to a serious disease. Germs that cause food poisoning include Campylobacter, E-Coli, Salmonella and Shigella.
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Sickle Cell Disease & Bone Marrow Transplant
The Comprehensive Sickle Cell and Thalassemia Program at Nationwide Children’s Hospital currently cares for 370 patients with sickle cell disease, ranging from birth to age 21. Learn when you should refer a patient with Sickle Cell Disease for BMT.
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Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) is an autoimmune disorder where the immune system destroys platelets, reducing the body’s ability to form blood clots.
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Bronchiolitis
This clinical pathway describes the definition, differential diagnosis and management of bronchiolitis.
Heavy Menstrual Bleeding and Bleeding Disorders
When is a "heavy period" a possible sign of a bleeding disorder?