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Researchers from Nationwide Childrens Hospital Receive Awards from the Health Policy Institute of Ohio
Research led by Jeff Bridge, PhD (43209), principal investigator in the Center for Innovation in Pediatric Practice (CIPP) at The Research Institute at Nationwide Childrens Hospital, received the 2007 Ohio Health Policy Research Award from the Health Policy Institute of Ohio.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Receives 26 Healthcare Advertising Awards
Nationwide Childrens Hospital recently participated in the childrens hospital section of the Twenty-Fifth Annual Healthcare Advertising Awards and won 26 total awards, with 10 Gold Award designations.The awards are sponsored by Healthcare Marketing Report, the leading publication covering all
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Poison Hemlock: What Parents Should Know
Poison hemlock may look like a harmless wildflower, but it’s dangerously toxic. Learn how to spot this invasive plant, what symptoms to watch for, and how to protect your children and pets from accidental exposure.
The Justice System and Child Health
A first-of-its kind study conducted at the Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital used electronic medical records to link children’s personal or family involvement in the correctional system to diagnoses — and the authors say the findings are so alarming they should be a call to action for pediatric providers.
Expanding Mental Health Care for Young Children Who Have Experienced Trauma
With the help of a new $2 million grant, The Center for Family Safety and Healing at Nationwide Children’s is partnering with community organizations in Franklin and Licking counties to improve access to care for children and families who have experienced trauma. Learn how the partnership is already working in the community.
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Dane Snyder, MD, Named Associate Chief Medical Officer for Ambulatory Services
Dane Snyder, MD, has assumed the role of associate chief medical officer for Ambulatory Services at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, effective January 1. Dr. Skyler Kalady has been named section chief of Primary Care Pediatrics, also effective January 1.
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Anticoagulation Management Clinic
Located on our hospital's main campus, the anticoagulation clinic is designed specifically for quick, one-stop treatment and management of anticoagulation including blood tests, medication adjustments, prescriptions and consultations.
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The Importance of Having a Relationship With Your Child's Pediatrician
Find out why seeing a pediatric primary care provider (PCP) - a physician or nurse practitioner who knows your child best - is crucial to your child’s health.
Bronchiolitis
This clinical tool outlines how REST is the most effective approach to treating bronchiolitis.
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How to Outsmart a Yellow Jacket
Whether you are allergic or not, it is best to avoid being stung, and the best way to keep from getting stung is to outsmart them. Here are the top 5 ways to do just that.
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Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
Learn how our team uses ultrasound to diagnose injuries and help athletes return to sport.
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Hughes Lab
Under the direction of Dr. Hughes, the Hughes Lab designs and evaluates evidence-based interventions to address youth suicide, depression, and sleep problems, partnering with schools and communities to expand access to mental health care.
Seymour Fractures
Seymour (SEE moor) fractures are usually the result of a crush injury. This often happens during sports, such as when a ball hits the end of the finger. The joint nearest the end of the finger is hurt as well as the nail.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Introduces New Mobile App
With more adults utilizing mobile technology to locate information, Nationwide Children’s Hospital has created a new, easy-to-use mobile app called “myChildren’s” to help consumers navigate and learn more about the hospital.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Unveils First Mobile Application
According to a recent Pew Internet & American Life Project survey, more than 80 percent of American adults own a cell phone, and about half of these users have used their cell phone at least once to get information they needed right away.
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Chris Waynar Named Site Manager of Nationwide Childrens Hospital Dublin Close To Home Center and Hilliard Close To Home Center
Chris Waynar (43065) has been appointed site manager of Nationwide Childrens Hospital Dublin Close To HomeSM Center and Hilliard Close To HomeSM Center.In his role, Waynar is responsible for program and staff development as well as facility management, and works closely with community physicians
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Newborn Evaluation
CCPR doctors will conduct a newborn evaluation to determine how best to treat your baby's anorectal malformation.
Mouth Sores (Viral) Herpes Gingivostomatitis
Mouth sores (or Gingivostomatitis) can be caused by viruses and other illnesses. Some mouth sores are caused by the herpes virus. It is not caused by sexual activity nor related to it. Mouth sores can last from 7 to 10 days. They should heal without leaving a scar.
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Why Is Pooping Scary For Newly Potty-Trained Children?
One of the more frustrating aspects of potty-training is getting your child comfortable with sitting on the toilet to poop. Figuring out exactly why they are hesitant and what to do to change their way of thinking can help resolve this very common problem.
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Viral Season Resources
We are here to help you learn more about seasonal respiratory viruses and how to protect your family. Access resources and visitor guidelines.
How Value-Based Care Helps Make Community Investment Possible
Nationwide Children's Chief Financial Officer Luke Brown is charged with carefully managing the finances of one of the United States’ largest pediatric health systems. At the same time, Nationwide Children’s is making significant population health investments, with the goal of keeping children as healthy as possible – and keeping them out of the hospital. In a recent conversation, he spoke of balancing those goals.
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5 Questions Parents Need to Ask Before Leaving the Emergency Room
A sick child is every parent’s concern. Most aim to alleviate their kid’s discomfort at home and follow up with their pediatrician, but when an emergency room visit is required, that concern can become overwhelming.
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What to Expect
Learn what to expect during your stay with us at The Heart Center at Nationwide Children's — from admission to discharge.
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The Great Collide: The Impact of Children’s Mental Health On the Workforce
The pediatric and adolescent mental health crisis –brought to new attention and made more urgent by the stresses of the pandemic – is now showing to have direct and dramatic implications in the workplace. On Our Sleeves, the movement for children’s mental health, recently conducted a first-of-its-kind national study in spring 2021, funded by the Nationwide Foundation, to specifically evaluate the impact of children’s mental health on parents' work performance and, in turn, on companies’ success.
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New Study Finds Exercise Treadmills Significant Cause of Hand Burns in Children
In recent years, home exercise equipment has become increasingly common, and treadmills have continued to be the largest selling exercise category by a large margin.
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Can Children Get Pancreatitis?
Until quite recently, pancreatitis was thought to be almost exclusively a disease of adults and most frequently associated with alcohol abuse. However, pancreatitis occurs in all age groups, even infants.
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Nationwide Childrens Pediatric Podcast, PediaCast, Now Playing on iHeartRadio
PediaCast is now available to listeners on iHeartRadio Talk, Clear Channel’s free, all-in-one digital radio service featuring the best in Talk Radio. iHeartRadio Talk enables listeners to stay connected with their favorite talk personalities, such as Dr.
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Congenital Lung Lesions
Congenital lung lesions are a group of conditions where part of the lung has an abnormal growth or mass. Congenital pulmonary airway malformation (CPAM), bronchopulmonary sequestration and congenital lobar emphysema are the most common types of congenital lung lesions.
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Fetal Echocardiography
Fetal echocardiography is a specialized ultrasound test performed during pregnancy to evaluate the position, size, structure, function and rhythm of the unborn baby’s heart.
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Adolescent Medicine Clinics
We maintain clinics at many sites. View our locations and access maps and contact information.
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Medical Staff Services
Our Medical Staff Office coordinates credentialing and serves as a resource for bylaws, rules and regulations; departmental issues; and committee functions.
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Diamond Cellar Joins the Fight Against Pediatric Cancer with Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Throughout the month of September, Diamond Cellar will help the fight against pediatric cancer when the jeweler contributes five percent of every jewelry repair to Nationwide Children’s Hospital. From Sept.
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Do Baby Monitors Help Prevent SIDS?
Parents want assurance that a monitor will alert them if their baby stops breathing and will prevent sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).
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Columbus Childrens Hospital Named One of Americas Top 10 Childrens Hospitals by Child Magazine
Child magazine today announced the results of its fourth exclusive survey to identify the best children's hospitals in America and for the first time Columbus Children's Hospital is selected among the top 10 by securing sixth place.
Mosquito-Borne Diseases
Mosquito-borne diseases are spread to people and animals by the bite of an infected mosquito.
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Local Learning Health System Model Demonstrates High-Quality Patient Care While Reducing Costs
Providing high-quality patient care while reducing costs is a significant goal in the current health care reform environment. The Institute of Medicine has specifically called for the establishment of “learning health systems” to address this challenge.
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital Receives HRSA Grant, Strives to Improve Maternal and Infant Health in Southeast Ohio
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has awarded Nationwide Children’s Hospital a $4.7 million grant for the implementation of the Healthy Start Initiative, striving to improve the health of moms and babies in three Appalachian Ohio counties.
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Social Work
Clinical Medical Social Work at Nationwide Children's engages with families to identify and address barriers to wellness. We focus our work on the relationship between family function and medical illness.
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The Importance of Handwashing
We know the simple act of handwashing is a powerful way to protect ourselves from infection. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly two million young children die each year from illnesses that can be prevented by washing hands with soap and water.
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Avoiding Winter Boredom: How to Keep Kids Engaged
When winter rolls around, it’s hard to keep kids active and engaged while staying warm inside. The good news is you don’t have to spend a fortune to have quality, creative playtime with kids. So, it’s time to put down mobile devices and have some unplugged downtime.
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Summer is Peak Time for Thunderstorms: Are You Lightning Ready?
Most of us remember a time when we played in the rain or were unexpectedly caught in a storm. But the lightning lurking nearby can be a serious threat.
Distal Radius Buckle (Torus) Fracture
A distal radius buckle (torus) fracture causes one side of the bone to bend but does not actually break through the bone. It is an incomplete fracture that normally heals within 1 month.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Approved for $2.9 Million Research Funding Award to Lead Multi-Center Study of Antibiotics to Treat Uncomplicated Appendicitis
Clinical-scientists at Nationwide Children’s Hospital have been approved for a $2.9 million funding award by the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) for a multi-institutional trial of non-operative management of appendicitis.
Clinical Laboratory
The Clinical Laboratory provides rapid response core laboratory, clinical microbiology and immunoserology, and tranfusion services.
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Pets and Children: Keeping Kids Safe When Animals Are in the Home
Dogs, cats, and other pets can be wonderful additions to the family. They can be fuzzy friends that provide love and companionship for many years. Unfortunately, even the most loving of pets can bite.
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Health, Wellness and Family Benefits
Learn more about medical insurance, wellness benefits and more for employees and their families.
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Partners For Kids: Pediatric Accountable Care
Partners For Kids, a partnership between Nationwide Children's and more than 2,100 providers, is one of the nation’s oldest and largest pediatric accountable care organizations.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Hosts Annual Holiday Toy Drive
The Nationwide Children’s Hospital Annual Toy Drive to benefit patients at Nationwide Children’s will be held Saturday, December 5, 2015, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Phimosis
Phimosis is a condition of the male foreskin where the skin is tight and unable to retract back behind the head of the penis. This condition is completely normal and physiologic in most baby boys whose penis is otherwise without abnormalities.
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Inflammation and Swelling: What You Need to Know
If you’ve ever experienced a sprained ankle or broken bone, you know that swelling at the site of injury is a common occurrence. It’s all part of the healing process! However, inflammation and swelling come at a price.
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Brachial Plexus and Nerve Program
The brachial plexus is a network of nerves that controls the arm, shoulder and hand function. Injury during birth, or later trauma, can leave the arm without feeling or movement. Surgery may be necessary. Our experts are ready to evaluate, educate and provide appropriate interventions.
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Cerebral Palsy Program
Our program emphasizes excellence in clinical care while focusing on international research to improve therapies for children and adults. Our interdisciplinary team works with parents to build a family-centered patient care plan.
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Orthodontics - Wearing Braces
This Helping Hand™ is a guide to caring for your teeth and braces.
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Tongue-Lip Adhesion
Tongue-Lip Adhesion (TLA) is a surgery done for infants with Pierre Robin sequence. TLA helps prevent the tongue from falling back into the baby’s throat. If the tongue falls back into the throat, it can block the airway and make it hard for the baby to breathe.
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Audiology
The Department of Audiology at Nationwide Children's Hospital diagnoses hearing loss in children and provides a full range of services, including pediatric hearing aids and cochlear implants.
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Growth Hormone Stimulation Test (Outpatient)
Prepare for your child's growth hormone stimulation test with this Helping Hand.
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Water Beads
Water beads can be appealing to children and adults because they’re colorful and look fun. But they can be dangerous around young children and people with developmental delays.
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Using an Asthma Action Plan
Sit down with your doctor to develop an Asthma Action Plan. A plan can be very helpful, especially during an asthma flare-up.
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Ear Infections: Why Kids May Not Need 10 Days of Antibiotics
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) updated their recommendations for treating childhood ear infections in 2013. The current guideline states that a full ten days of antibiotics may not be necessary for children over two years of age with non-severe ear infections.
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Interprofessional Education and Grand Rounds Update
- Upcoming Conferences
- Pediatric Grand Rounds
- Project ECHO
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Aspirin
This Helping Hand™ about aspirin explains what it's used for, how and when to take it, and how to stay safe taking it.
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An Alarming Connection Between Justice System Involvement and Child Health
A new study conducted at Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s Abigail Wexner Research Institute and published in the journal Health & Justice, appears to be the first to use electronic medical records and link children’s personal or family involvement in the correctional system to diagnoses – and the authors say the findings are so alarming they should be a call to action for pediatric providers.
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Delayed Symptoms of Drowning: Know the Signs
As it turns out, the overwhelming majority of kids with a close call in the water do fine, but a few don’t. Knowing the signs and symptoms of drowning—and what to do if they occur—can mean the difference between life and death.
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Adrenocorticotropin (ACTH) Stimulation Test
An adrenocorticotropin (ACTH) stimulation test is done to check how well the adrenal glands are making a hormone called cortisol.
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Meningitis
Meningitis is an infection of the meninges. These are the membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord.
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Abercrombie & Fitch Co. Pledges Financial Support for Nationwide Children's Hospital's Behavioral Health Initiatives
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. announced today that it has pledged $15 million over a period of six years to Nationwide Children’s Hospital and The Kids Mental Health Foundation to support behavioral health initiatives for children and young adults in central Ohio and across the country.
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Behavioral Health
Big Lots Behavioral Health Services at Nationwide Children's Hospital addresses the needs of children and adolescents experiencing emotional, behavioral or developmental problems.
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What is Ovarian Tissue Cryopreservation (OTC)?
Many medical conditions require treatment that can impact long term fertility and reproductive health. OTC is a procedure that may allow girls and young women the opportunity to have children later in life by removing and freezing ovarian tissue before these treatments start.
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The Danger of Fireworks
As summer rolls around, families eagerly anticipate celebrations and other festivities accompanied by the dazzling spectacle of fireworks. While these displays bring joy and excitement, it's crucial to remember that fireworks pose significant risks, especially to children and young adults.
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Are Those Normal Baby Noises? A Guide to Laryngomalacia
If your baby makes squeaky or high-pitched noises while breathing, it can be scary—but it’s often due to a common condition called laryngomalacia. Learn what causes it, what symptoms to watch for, and how most babies outgrow it naturally with time and care.
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Take the Hassle Out of Homework: 6 Ways to Help Your Child
Homework is important and provides countless benefits like improved comprehension, cognition and memory. So, how can you encourage your child to do their homework without a nightly battle? Check out these six tips to take the hassle out of homework.
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Highly Reliable Brain Imaging Protocol Identifies Delays in Premature Infants
Infants born prematurely are at elevated risk for cognitive, motor, and behavioral deficits — the severity of which was, until recently, almost impossible to accurately predict in the neonatal period with conventional brain imaging technology.
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Fevers: Your Questions Answered
In our last blog post on fevers, we explained what a fever is and why it happens. These are a few of the most common questions that parents have for their doctors when it comes to fevers.
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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.
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6 Signs Your Child May Have Bladder Dysfunction
Once your child has been successfully potty-trained – ‘taking care of business’ should get easier – but what if the accidents keep happening?
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10 Things You Need to Know about Type 1 Diabetes
Having a child diagnosed with a life-long condition like diabetes can be very overwhelming, difficult and frustrating, but being informed can help you and your child manage this disease. Here's 10 things you need to know about type 1 diabetes.
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Mandibular Distraction Osteogenesis
Mandibular Distraction Osteogenesis (MDO) is a surgery done for infants with Pierre Robin sequence. MDO lengthens the jaw to help open the airway so the baby can breathe safely and comfortably on their own.
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Pertussis (Whooping Cough)
In this Helping Hand™ document, we discuss pertussis, also known as whooping cough. Pertussis is an infection of the respiratory tract caused by bacteria. The bacteria are easily spread by breathing in droplets from an infected person who coughs or sneezes. Call 911 if your child stops breathing.
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Head Injury - Concussion
This Helping Hand™ covers what a concussion is, as well as what to look for and do if you think your child has a concussion.
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The Poison Plants of Summer: Poison Ivy, Oak and Sumac
Summer is in full swing. You know the signs. Dad fires up the grill, mom finds her green thumb, your kids fetch their ball in the weeds…and the whole family comes down with an itchy rash. That’s right, the poison plants are back.
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Psychiatric Crisis Department
The Psychiatric Crisis Department treats children and adolescents for mental and behavioral health crises. It’s like an emergency room for children experiencing a mental or behavioral health crisis.
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Urinary Tract Infection (UTIs)
Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) are typically caused by a bacterial infection in the urethra and bladder. Left untreated, a UTI can spread beyond the bladder and travel into the ureters and kidneys, where it becomes an acute kidney infection (pyelonephritis).
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Nursing Careers
Our nurses say that working in pediatrics is incredibly rewarding. We are a national leader in pediatric medicine offering a fast-paced environment, competitive pay, benefits and more.
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Pancreas and Liver Care Center
Families from across the country and around the world come to the Pancreas and Liver Care Center. As a national destination for pancreas care, the team also offers surgical expertise for genetic conditions or liver abnormalities, specialty services for complex liver conditions and advanced surgical options for patients who need liver transplants.
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Cara Fuentes Lab
Under the direction of Gabriel Cara Fuentes, MD, PhD, the Cara Fuentes Lab's mission is to improve the quality of life and health of children suffering from rare protein-spilling kidneys diseases, with a primary focus on idiopathic nephrotic syndrome.
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Home Therapy
Most cystic fibrosis patients prefer to be at home rather than in the hospital. When our patients need IV antibiotics and it has been approved by our team, it is possible to have treatment at home.
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Noisy Breathing (Stertor, Stridor or Wheezing)
Noisy breathing is common, especially in children. and can be a sign of many different conditions. Noisy breathing is typically caused by a partial blockage or narrowing at some point in the airways. Types of noisy breathing include low-pitched, stridor and wheezing.
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Basketball Injuries
Basketball is a popular youth sport in the United States. The large participation numbers, though, mean that thousands of children are injured in practices and games every year.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Reminds Parents of Asthmatic Children to be Proactive This Flu and Allergy Season
With cold and flu season quickly approaching, and allergy season already upon us, doctors at Nationwide Children’s Hospital remind parents to take simple action steps that will protect their asthmatic children from having severe flare-ups.
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Interprofessional Education and Grand Rounds Update
- Upcoming Conferences
- Pediatric Grand Rounds
- Project ECHO: Obesity, Rumination and Family ECHO
- MOC Part 4 Credit
- Lounge and Learn
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Liver Failure in Children
Liver failure happens when the liver becomes so sick and damaged that it stops working, either partly or completely. Although this is rare, liver failure can happen even in children. Many of them recover well, but others become extremely ill, and some may need a liver transplant to survive.
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Oral Glucose Suppression Test - Outpatient
An oral glucose suppression test is done to find out if the pituitary gland is releasing too much growth hormone (GH). The pituitary gland is a small gland (about the size of a pea) in the brain. It releases hormones into the bloodstream that affect growth.
Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) and Acute Chest Syndrome (ACS)
Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disorder. Acute chest syndrome is a group of symptoms that occurs when sickled cells clump together in the lungs.
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Busting Common Myths about the Flu Vaccine
With cold and flu season upon us, many companies have geared up for what is predicted to be a busy flu season producing 150 million doses of the influenza vaccine, up 17 million from last year.
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Stakeholder Involvement in Clinical Trial Design Leads to Greater Recruitment and Retention Rates
By seeking the advice of patients, families and other stakeholders in designing a clinical trial investigating pediatric appendicitis, researchers at Nationwide Children’s Hospital found a way to significantly increase the number of people recruited and retained in the trial.
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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.
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Polyps in the Digestive Tract
A polyp is an outgrowth of tissue that can extend out into the empty space within the stomach, small intestine, or colon. Colon polyps can be seen in healthy children. But when present in greater numbers, keep recurring or have bothersome features, other medical conditions that can be associated with lifetime risk should be considered. Polyps can generally be divided into two groups based on structure or appearance: hamartomas and adenomas.
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Visitors
To make the most of your visit with a patient at Nationwide Children's Hospital, you can learn more about visiting hours, how to get in touch with a patient, parking information and more.
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Clinic Visits
The American Diabetes Association (ADA) recommends that every 3 months anyone with diabetes should be seen by a healthcare provider who can help manage diabetes. This chapter will help you make sure you are ready for each appointment.
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Antibiotics Alone Can Be a Safe, Effective Treatment for Children with Appendicitis
Using antibiotics alone to treat children with uncomplicated acute appendicitis is a reasonable alternative to surgery when chosen by the family. A study led by researchers at Nationwide Children’s Hospital found that three out of four children with uncomplicated appendicitis have been
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While Study Finds Decrease in Eye Exposures Associated with Household Cleaning Products, Experts Still Urge Proper Storage
A new study conducted by the Center for Injury Research and Policy and the Central Ohio Poison Center at Nationwide Children’s Hospital analyzed data regarding eye exposures associated with household cleaning products from 2000 through 2016 and found a decrease in the number of exposures during this period. However, the number of these exposures among young children remains high.
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Hereditary Polyposis Clinic
Our multidisciplinary program provides unique expertise for children and their families in diagnosis and treatment of hereditary polyposis disorders.
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Double Outlet Right Ventricle (DORV)
Double outlet right ventricle (DORV) is a congenital heart defect where the two great arteries are both attached to the right ventricle. In DORV, the normally separated oxygen-rich arterial blood and oxygen-poor venous blood is mixed prior to leaving the heart.
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Dermoid Cyst
Dermoid cysts, also called epidermoid cysts or dermal/epidermal inclusion cysts, are masses in children and adults, most commonly found in the head, face, neck and upper chest. Dermoid cyst ablation is a minimally-invasive procedure that is an alternative to surgically removing the dermoid cyst.
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The Dangers of Water Beads
Water beads can be appealing to children and adults because they’re colorful and look fun. But they can be dangerous around young children and people with developmental delays.
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SPPARKL Lab
The SPPARKL Lab, led by William Black, PhD, develops innovative behavioral interventions to improve the quality of life for patients with chronic pain. Through personalized therapies and targeted research, the lab addresses psychological and behavioral factors influencing pain outcomes and physical activity. The team also leads efforts in improving diagnosis and treatment for youth with joint hypermobility and Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes, advancing care through the Mid-West Pediatric Joint Hypermobility Research program.
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Neurogastroenterology and Motility Disorders Center
Neurogastroenterology and Motility Disorders Center guides families through the challenges of GI motility disorders with expert care and answers that make a difference.
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Calls to Poison Centers about High-Powered Magnets Increased by 444% after Ban Lifted
A recent study led by researchers at the Center for Injury Research and Policy, Emergency Medicine, and the Central Ohio Poison Center at Nationwide Children’s Hospital along with the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore (CHAM) analyzed calls to U.S. poison centers for magnet exposures in children age 19 years and younger from 2008 through October 2019 to determine the impact of the CPSC rule and the subsequent lift of the ban.
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Abdominal Pain
Functional abdominal pain is a common problem that interferes with a child’s daily life. Some red flags to look for include weight loss, vomiting, lack of energy and bloody diarrhea. A physician can perform tests to determine the cause of abdominal pain. Treatment plans vary depending on the cause.
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Fast Facts
Our mission. Our vision. Our locations. Our leadership. Learn the facts about Nationwide Children's Hospital.
MRSA Infection in the Community (Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus)
Staphylococcus aureus often simply called "staph," are common bacteria. In the United States, staph germs are some of the most common causes of skin infections.
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Neuropsychology Track
A primary goal is to prepare students for later careers, leadership, and board certification in Clinical Neuropsychology.
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Partners in Care, Partners in Hope
The Family Advisory Council at Nationwide Children's Hospital is proud to award an annual recognition for excellence in family-centered care. Learn more about the award and the most recent recipient.
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Child Road Safety in the Americas
San Jose, Costa Rica May 7-8, 2015 During United Nations Global Road Safety Week The Child Road Safety in the Americas Congress, taking place on May 7-8, 2015, during UN Global Road Safety Week, addresses the important public health and sustainable development issue of child road safety in the
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Sports-Related Concussion
Researchers in the Center for Injury Research and Policy work on multi-disciplinary teams to investigate several factors related to sports-related concussion including concussion legislation, recovery from concussion, and concussion education and awareness.