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Seizures: Focal (Partial)

Seizures occur when nerve cells in the brain send out sudden, excessive, uncontrolled electrical signals. The way the child acts during a focal seizure depends on the area of the brain that is affected. There are two types of partial seizures: simple partial seizures and complex partial seizures.

Specialty

Specialty Pharmacy

The Specialty Pharmacy at Nationwide Children’s Hospital manages and provides specialty medications for pediatric patients.

News

Nationwide Children's Hospital Urgent Care Moves to New Site in Dublin

Effective June 23, 2010, the new Nationwide Children’s Hospital Dublin Close To HomeSM Center on Hospital Drive will open with Urgent Care, ChildLab (laboratory) and Radiology services at 7450 Hospital Drive, in the Medical Office Building of Dublin Methodist Hospital.

News

Rustin Morse, MD, Named Chief Medical Officer at Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Following an extensive national search, Rustin Morse, MD, has been selected as chief medical officer at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, effective today.

Blog

Born with Spina Bifida: Blake’s Journey Home

Born with spina bifida, Blake faced challenges from day one—but his story is one of strength, expert care, and a family’s unwavering love. Discover how Nationwide Children’s helped Blake overcome obstacles and thrive at home.

Article

Muscular Dystrophy Clinic Specialists

The combined expertise of specialists in neuromuscular disorders, cardiology, pulmonary medicine, and other disciplines make up the Muscular Dystrophy Clinic.

Article

Neonatal Therapeutic Hypothermia

Therapeutic hypothermia is a clinical treatment that involves moderately reducing a patient’s body temperature in order to slow disease progression and to improve health.

Condition

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)

Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a rare condition defined by worsening muscle weakness and damage. It is the most common inherited neuromuscular disorder that affects all races and ethnicities. DMD only affects males and children with DMD may lose the ability to walk as early as 7 years of age.

Neonatal Intensive Care

Our 30-bed Neonatal Intensive Care Unit is the most advanced of its kind in our region, and has long held a Level III designation, the highest awarded by the Ohio Department of Health for the care of critically ill newborns