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Non-Surgical Appendicitis Treatment Gives Parents Options
Typically, when most parents hear the word appendicitis, they also hear the word surgery. But what if there was another treatment option that didn’t require surgery?
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Dear New NICU Mom
At 24 days old, my little girl developed necrotizing enterocolitis and was transferred in the middle of the night to Nationwide Children’s. It was at that moment that I became eternally grateful to have a top neonatology department so close to home.
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Autism and Alternative Treatments: Are They Effective?
Alternative treatments are characterized by using non-mainstreamed practice in the place of conventional and proven treatments. Alternative treatments for Autism Spectrum Disorder generally target the physiology or biology of the child, versus teaching new skills directly.
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Understanding Parvovirus B19: A Guide for Parents
Parvovirus B19 is a virus that spreads easily through the air, via tiny droplets when someone coughs or sneezes. It can also spread from a mother to her baby during pregnancy.
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Dr. John Barnard Expands Leadership Role At Nationwide Children's Hospital And The Ohio State University
John A. Barnard, MD, President of The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, has been appointed both Chair of the Department of Pediatrics at The Ohio State University College of Medicine and Chief of Pediatrics at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
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A Momentous Day for Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Friday, June 18, 2010 marked a momentous day for Nationwide Children’s Hospital with back-to-back visits by President Barack Obama and Ohio Governor Ted Strickland.
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Prune Belly Syndrome
Prune belly syndrome (PBS) is a rare condition that affects about 1 in every 50,000 children. Children are born with it. The condition affects belly (abdominal) muscles, bladder and urinary tract, as well as testicles in males. PBS is often found during pregnancy.
Focusing on Social Determinants of Health to Guide New COVID-19 Community Development Funds
The federal effort to support citizens and neighborhoods during the COVID-19 pandemic has led to large increases in grant money available for housing and community development. During a Virtual Summit plenary session, experts discussed how health care can work with local and state governments to ensure funds are used where they will the biggest impact for population wellbeing.
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most common chronic liver disease in American children. NAFLD occurs when too much fat builds up in the liver. Excess fat in the liver and elsewhere in the body makes it harder for the liver to work well. Over time, NAFLD can cause other health issues.
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INC Exclusive
In the Fall 2019 issue of Inside Nationwide Children’s, we shared stories of our employees who spent time at the hospital as patients.