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Eating Disorder Myths
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Eating Disorder Myths

Eating disorders, which include anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, avoidant restrictive food intake disorder, and other specified feeding and eating disorder, are very serious conditions that have the second highest mortality rate of any psychiatric illness. 

High Up Is High Risk
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High Up Is High Risk

Falls are the number one cause of non-fatal injuries in kids—and most are preventable. Learn why “if it’s high up, it’s high risk,” plus seven easy steps you can take at home, in the hospital, and on the go to help keep your baby safe from falls.

Infant Sleep Machines May Damage Hearing
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Infant Sleep Machines May Damage Hearing

Sleep machines can help babies rest — but some may play sounds too loudly for tiny ears. Learn what research shows about infant hearing risks and how to choose safer sleep sound options for your child.

Early Intervention Matters: Seeking Treatment in the Three Months After Trauma
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Early Intervention Matters: Seeking Treatment in the Three Months After Trauma

Identifying how to help your child after they have experienced a traumatic event can feel overwhelming, but there are tips and resources that can help children and their families overcome such experiences

Amniotic Band Syndrome (ABS)
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Amniotic Band Syndrome (ABS)

Amniotic band syndrome (ABS) is a rare congenital disorder that occurs when the lining of the amniotic sac is damaged during pregnancy, creating strands of tissue that wrap around different parts of the developing fetus or umbilical cord. The compression causes a wide range of birth defects.

Sexual Abuse
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Sexual Abuse

Sexual abuse is any act of a sexual nature upon a child.

Conduct Disorders
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Conduct Disorders

Conduct disorder refers to a group of behavioral and emotional problems characterized by a disregard for others. Children with conduct disorder have a difficult time following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way.

Menkes Disease
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Menkes Disease

Menkes disease, also known as Menkes syndrome, is a disorder caused by a mutation of the ATP7A gene. This gene affects how the body transports copper and maintains copper levels. Menkes disease usually causes low copper levels in blood plasma, the liver and the brain. It occurs mostly in male infants.

Rankings & Ratings
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Rankings & Ratings

Beginning in 2017-18, U.S. News & World Report  started using a new way of calculating rankings. Our team explains what you and your family need to know.

Advanced Practice Provider Careers
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Advanced Practice Provider Careers

Nationwide Children’s Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) are an important part of the interdisciplinary care team. They have a great degree of autonomy within their collaborative relationships with physicians, surgeons and other subspecialty team members with whom they work.

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