Search Results
Viewing: 2161-2170 of 11940 | All
Blog
Why I Became a Pediatric Surgical Oncologist
Dr. Jennie Aldrink tells her story of how she became a part of the pediatric cancer center and helped develop Nationwide Children's Hospital's pediatric surgical oncology clinic.
Blog
Shin Splints
Shin splints are a common exercise problem and sports injury, but what exactly does it mean? The medical term for shin splints is medial tibia stress syndrome (MTSS). The stress occurs with the inflammation of muscles, connective tissue and bone tissue along the inner shin bone (tibia).
Blog
The Parent's Guide to Pink Eye
Your child wakes up with something new and unexpected: their eyes are matted shut and they have trouble opening them. The right answer depends on the underlying problem.
Blog
How to Combat Diaper Rash
When babies are born their skin is soft, smooth and perfect. Then it happens- diaper rash. As a parent, you may be asking yourself “What did I do wrong?” The simple answer is – nothing. Diaper rash is a normal part of infancy.
Blog
Car Seat Safety: Are You Listening?
Are pediatricians not communicating, or are parents not listening? I don’t know the answer to that question, but recent data suggests that there is a communication breakdown somewhere in the process of education about child safety.
Blog
Are Laxatives Safe For Children?
While potential concerns have been raised about use of PEG 3350 in children, one must realize that refusing to use PEG 3350 laxatives due to a possible danger can result in the occurrence of a real known danger.
Blog
3 Things Women With Congenital Heart Disease Should Know About Pregnancy
Today, we expect that most children treated for congenital heart disease will survive to adulthood and lead a full adult life. That means more women with congenital heart disease are interested in pregnancy than ever before.
Blog
Universal Newborn Hearing Screening
Before babies are born, they use their hearing to listen to the sounds around them. Listening specifically to speech and language sounds in the first few months of their life is what prepares babies to speak.
Blog
Recognizing Congenital Muscular Torticollis in Your Newborn
If an infant consistently holds his or her head turned or tilted to one side more than the other, however it could be a sign of a condition called congenital muscular torticollis.
Blog
The Importance of Tummy Time
As a new parent, you’ve probably heard the term “tummy time” and been told it is an important part of your baby’s development.