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It's Just Cramps - or Is It?
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It's Just Cramps - or Is It?

The majority of young girls have experienced menstrual cramps. Unfortunately, some girls also experience additional symptoms such as pain down the legs, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, headaches, worsening migraines and passing out. What happens when medications don’t work? When young girls continue to have pain despite these first-line therapies, it is important to consider that the pain may be more than just cramps.

Medallion for Scientific Achievement Awarded to Nationwide Children’s Physician
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Medallion for Scientific Achievement Awarded to Nationwide Children’s Physician

The American Surgical Association has awarded Gail Besner, MD, chief of Pediatric Surgery at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, the Medallion for Scientific Achievement, the highest honor bestowed by the association.

Febrile Seizures: What Are They and Can They Be Prevented?
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Febrile Seizures: What Are They and Can They Be Prevented?

Febrile seizures are the most common type of seizure in children, but that doesn’t make it any less stressful when it happens to your child. Read about the different kinds of febrile seizures and when it may be necessary for your child to see a pediatric neurologist.

Humidifiers for Respiratory Infections: Are They Helpful or Harmful?
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Humidifiers for Respiratory Infections: Are They Helpful or Harmful?

Pediatricians often recommend plugging in a humidifier in your child's bedroom when they get an upper respiratory infection. But does this actually do anything?

Exposure to Community Violence and Its Impact on Our Youth
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Exposure to Community Violence and Its Impact on Our Youth

Exposure to violent events can be traumatic and can negatively impact multiple factors such as development, academic functioning, coping skills and relationships. Kids are not only being exposed to violence within their communities at a much higher rate, but also through technology.

Logan Paul and Teaching Kids About Social Media Responsibility
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Logan Paul and Teaching Kids About Social Media Responsibility

By now, you have probably heard about the video shared by YouTube star, Logan Paul, which included images of a person who died by suicide. Though the video was removed from YouTube, and Paul has publicly apologized, the fact remains that the video was viewed 6.3 million times – and no one

Undescended Testicles and Your Son’s Health
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Undescended Testicles and Your Son’s Health

Testicles are formed in the abdomen prior to birth and descend through the groin and into the scrotum during the course of the mother’s pregnancy. An undescended testicle is one that fails to descend into the scrotum prior to birth.

Setting Up Your Child for a Successful Summer Camp Experience
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Setting Up Your Child for a Successful Summer Camp Experience

The decision to enroll your child in a summer camp is only the first step. With the variety of options, parents may wonder about the possible benefits. What should you consider when selecting and preparing a child for camp?

What It Means to Be Named One of America’s Top 10 Children’s Hospitals by U.S. News and World Report
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What It Means to Be Named One of America’s Top 10 Children’s Hospitals by U.S. News and World Report

Nationwide Children's Hospital has received one of the top public accolades in our field: U.S. News and World Report named us as one of America’s 10 Best Children’s Hospitals as part of its "Honor Roll."

Shoulder Pain and Injury in the Adaptive Athlete
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Shoulder Pain and Injury in the Adaptive Athlete

Based on the mechanics of adaptive sports, there is a much higher risk of upper extremity and shoulder injury in athletes with physical disabilities. The best strategy for combating these injuries is appropriate injury prevention strategies and training.

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