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Muscular Dystrophy Parent/Patient Conference at Nationwide Children's Hospital
The third annual Wellstone Center Muscular Dystrophy Parent/Patient Conference presented by The Wellstone Center at Nationwide Children’s Hospital will be held Saturday, April 12, 2014, at Nationwide Children’s Education Center, 575 S. 18th Street, Columbus, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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New National Study Finds Table Saw-Related Injuries Have Remained Consistently High
New technology to prevent injuries needs to be available and affordable Woodworking is a popular hobby, with table saws being owned and used by an estimated 6 million to 10 million people in the United States.
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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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Sibling Support Program Cares for Brothers and Sisters of Cancer Patients
The physical and emotional strains placed on the family of a childhood cancer patient can be extremely difficult, especially for siblings. That's why one of the nations largest pediatric cancer centers, located at Nationwide Children's Hospital, created the Sibling Support Program.
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One Question Could Save A Child's Life
Parents ask plenty of questions before their children visit other homes. “Do you have any cats? My daughter is allergic to cat dander.” Or “Do you have filters set up on your computer? Our son has been known to stumble onto some websites we don’t want him to see.”
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Nursery Product-Related Injuries on the Rise Among Young Children
Parents of young children use nursery products daily but these products are associated with injury more often than you might think. A new study from the Center for Injury Research and Policy at Nationwide Children’s Hospital found that about every 8 minutes in the U.S., a child three years of
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Foster Care Facts: Busting the 5 Most Common Myths
To truly support children in care, we must first understand the system they’re part of—and that means letting go of some long-standing misconceptions.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Hosts Information Session on Weight Loss Surgery for Adolescents
On Monday, March 28, 2011, Nationwide Children’s Hospital will host a Bariatric Surgery Information Session to discuss weight loss surgery options available for teens to combat obesity. The session begins at 5 p.m.
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10 Tips for Families New to Type 1 Diabetes
Parents and kids facing a new diagnosis of type 1 diabetes are beginning a long-term period of learning basic and then more complex points of diabetes management.
Ankle Sprain
An ankle sprain is a stretching or tearing of the ligaments. Signs of an ankle injury include pain, swelling or trouble walking. This often happens after an injury that involves twisting or rolling of the ankle. Sprains can often be treated at home, but a doctor may need to be seen if symptoms remain.