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Auricular Neurostimulation
Due to the thin skin on and around the ear, an external auricular neurostimulator can provide gentle and short-term (outpatient) electrical stimulation to nerves believed to be involved in pain sensation. It is approved for use in patients with IBS and may hold promise for other pain-related GI conditions as well.
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Sacral Nerve Stimulation (SNS)
Sacral nerve stimulation (SNS) is an advanced treatment for children with severe bowel or bladder problems that have not improved with standard care. It uses a small device, similar to a pacemaker, to send gentle electrical signals to the sacral nerves in the lower back.
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Dermoid Cyst
Dermoid cysts, also called epidermoid cysts or dermal/epidermal inclusion cysts, are masses in children and adults, most commonly found in the head, face, neck and upper chest. Dermoid cyst ablation is a minimally-invasive procedure that is an alternative to surgically removing the dermoid cyst.
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Mouth Care for Patients Receiving Chemotherapy
Learn how to properly care for your child's mouth if they are receiving chemotherapy.
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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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Nationwide Children’s Hospital Selected as Clinical Coordinating Center in Large National Clinical Trial Sponsored by National Heart Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
The National Heart Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced that Nationwide Children’s Hospital has been selected for funding as the Clinical Coordinating Center for the multicenter randomized trial: “Percutaneous intervention versus observational trial of arterial ductus in lower gestational age infants (PIVOTAL)”.
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Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
While the patient is under anesthesia, the doctor performs an endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) with X-ray assistance to visualize problems of the bile and pancreatic ducts such as narrowing, blockages, stones, inflamed ducts or other abnormalities.
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Treating Pain at Home After Surgery
Learn how to manage your child’s pain safely at home after surgery. Find tips for using pain medicine, comfort measures, and knowing when to call the doctor.
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Guided Growth Surgery
Guided growth surgery helps correct bone and joint alignment problems as a child grows. Learn how the procedure works, what to expect, and how it can improve your child’s movement and development.