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Regional Anesthesia for Pediatric Knee Surgery Reduces Pain, Speeds Recovery

A recent study of an ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia technique, called femoral nerve block, shows that it leads to less opioid use and allows the majority of patients to go home within hours of surgery.

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Swelling: The Body's Reaction to Injury

Swelling is a normal reaction of the body to an injury. Sometimes, though, the body goes overboard, and the inflammatory response is excessive and can actually begin to cause more damage than good.

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South Side Santa

Most people admit they need at least a little help getting through the chaos and craziness of the winter holiday season. But ask Dessaree Watters how much help she needs and her answer might surprise you.

Research at Nationwide Children's

The Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital is seeking answers on behalf of children in Columbus and around the world. Our thirteen multidisciplinary Centers of Emphasis span the spectrum of research important to pediatric health. Our common goal is discovery and innovation that improves the health and quality of life for children and their families.

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National Study Evaluates Playground Equipment-Related Injuries

Schools have opened their doors this fall and the sounds of children echo from surrounding playgrounds. While children’s activities on playgrounds can benefit their psychosocial and physical development as well as combat problems such as childhood obesity, these activities are not risk-free.

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Migraines

To be diagnosed with migraines, a child needs to have at least five headaches that meet certain criteria: pain that is moderate to severe, pain that is one-sided (unilateral) or on both sides of the head (bilateral), sensitivity to light and sound, and nausea that may or may not lead to vomiting.

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Neuromuscular Disorders

Patients benefit from coordinated care from specialists, all with expertise in pediatric neuromuscular disorders.

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Resources at Home

We want to help you take care of your baby once he/she is discharged. These resources cover everything from fevers to colic.

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Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA) Thyroid Biopsy

The doctor has seen or felt a nodule or bump on your child’s thyroid. The ultrasound confirmed the presence of a nodule. Now it is time to take some fluid from inside the nodule and get it tested.