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Food Fight: Battle Against Anemia
I’ve never been anemic (as far as I know), but when I found out I was pregnant last winter, I rushed out to buy prenatal vitamins with a hefty dose of iron.
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Vocal Fold Nodules
Vocal fold or vocal cord nodules are small, non-cancerous growths on your child’s vocal cords. They are often caused by voice abuse. Over time, your child’s repeated misuse of the vocal folds results in soft, swollen spots on each vocal fold.
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Impedance/pH Probe Test
An impedance/pH probe test – also called esophageal impedance-pH monitoring – is a test that measures both acid and non-acid reflux in your child’s esophagus.
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Persistent Diarrhea & Malabsorption
Diarrhea lasting more than seven days is considered persistent, while less than seven days is acute. Diarrhea that lasts more than 30 days is chronic. Toddler's diarrhea is caused by a diet low in fat and high in sugar and fluids. Malabsorption is the inability to use the food the body takes in.
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Adolescent Medicine
Join the series as we provide education regarding adolescent medicine through a free virtual learning network for community providers.
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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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Pediatric Spinal Anesthesia: An Alternative to “Going Under”
Spinal anesthesia is an alternative to general anesthesia, which allows your child to undergo their surgery without being put into a drug-induced sleep.
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Why Growth Matters: Understanding Malnutrition and Growth Faltering
If your child isn’t gaining weight or growing as expected, it can be stressful and confusing. Learn the difference between malnutrition and growth faltering, what can cause slow growth, and how your child’s care team evaluates and supports healthy growth over time.
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Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) Program
The Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) Program at Nationwide Children’s Hospital provides state-of-the-art care for the unique needs of children of all ages diagnosed with EoE.
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