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Epilepsy Monitoring: What to Expect
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Epilepsy Monitoring: What to Expect

Monitoring, which is an in-patient procedure, makes it possible for your child’s medical team to determine if concerning events are seizures as well as where in the brain seizures are occurring.

Food Sensitivity Tests: The Pitfalls of Home Testing Kits
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Food Sensitivity Tests: The Pitfalls of Home Testing Kits

At-home tests are being marketed as a convenient way to determine food sensitivity. Read what our allergy expert has to say about what these tests can and can't do.

How Clinical Studies Get Approved by the FDA and Why That Is Important
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How Clinical Studies Get Approved by the FDA and Why That Is Important

From lab to pharmacy shelf, every new treatment goes through rigorous testing before earning FDA approval. Learn how clinical trials work, the four phases of research, and why each step is essential to ensuring safe, effective medical breakthroughs.

How and Why To Boost Fiber in Your Child’s Diet
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How and Why To Boost Fiber in Your Child’s Diet

Did you know that most Americans do not meet their recommended fiber intake on a daily basis? Fiber is an essential nutrient found in foods such as fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. It contributes to our health in a number of ways.

Pneumonia: When Should You Worry?
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Pneumonia: When Should You Worry?

Cold and flu season can be a stressful time for parents. Deciding when your child needs to see their doctor is not always easy.

Rolling Techniques to Relieve Pain, Discomfort and Tension
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Rolling Techniques to Relieve Pain, Discomfort and Tension

Everyone has dealt with sore, tense or cramped muscles from time to time. Regular use of self-myofascial release (SMR) techniques can improve flexibility, support recovery and keep muscles performing their best.

Hall Technique: An Easier Dental Solution for Some Children
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Hall Technique: An Easier Dental Solution for Some Children

Hall crowns are a great, less stressful solution for some children who need to get their cavities fixed. You know your child best, so you can talk to your dentist about your child’s tolerance level and whether they would be a good candidate for the Hall technique.

The Importance of Reading Labels for Food Allergen Avoidance
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The Importance of Reading Labels for Food Allergen Avoidance

Reading labels can be tricky and ingredient lists can change suddenly without warning. It is recommended that people with food allergies read all labels prior to eating products, including those they have safely eaten before.

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Gail E. Besner, MD, Elected to the Prestigious National Academy of Medicine

Today, Gail E. Besner, MD, chief of pediatric surgery at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and the William Clatworthy Jr. Professor of Surgery in the Department of Surgery at The Ohio State University College of Medicine, was elected to the National Academy of Medicine (NAM). Election to NAM is considered one of the highest honors in the field of medicine and recognizes individuals who have demonstrated outstanding professional achievement and commitment to service. Dr. Besner is the third faculty member from Nationwide Children’s Hospital to be appointed to this prestigious organization.

One Patient's Story: Marfan Syndrome and Pregnancy
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One Patient's Story: Marfan Syndrome and Pregnancy

For women with Marfan syndrome, pregnancy can feel overwhelming and risky, but it’s not impossible. Follow one mother’s powerful journey through high-risk pregnancies, life-threatening complications, and the joy of raising two children. Her story offers hope, guidance, and encouragement to others facing the same challenges.

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