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Eczema: Separating Fact from Fiction
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Eczema: Separating Fact from Fiction

Eczema is one of the most common chronic skin conditions affecting infants and children. Eczema can range from mild to severe and can be very debilitating for some children, causing scarring, poor sleep and strain on family dynamics.

Poor Posture: Fixing It Before It Becomes a Problem
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Poor Posture: Fixing It Before It Becomes a Problem

Our posture and alignment are extremely important to our bodies and how they work. If we slump forward, slouch and have our shoulders rounded forward these muscles will suffer.

Caring for Children After Exposure to Race-Related Violence in the Media
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Caring for Children After Exposure to Race-Related Violence in the Media

Although caregivers try to protect children from traumatic events, many children witness and are aware of the violence occurring in their world. It is important for caregivers to talk to their children and be mindful of the stress they may experience related to these events.

Blood Draws for Children: Keep Calm and Stay S.A.F.E.
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Blood Draws for Children: Keep Calm and Stay S.A.F.E.

The idea of getting blood drawn can be scary and it is not unusual for children to cry or be a little resistant during their visit to the lab. To help with this, Nationwide Children's Hospital Laboratory Services created the S.A.F.E. (Safe Area for Everyone) Program.

Could My Child Have Acid Reflux?
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Could My Child Have Acid Reflux?

Gastroesophageal reflux (GER), commonly known as acid reflux, is a common diagnosis in infants and children. It is one of the most common reasons for primary care visits and referrals to pediatric gastroenterology.

Period Problems: 4 Common Menstrual Issues for Young Women
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Period Problems: 4 Common Menstrual Issues for Young Women

A girl’s period can add a new challenge to the already-difficult teenage years. Some of these issues can be typical, but others may need to be evaluated by a healthcare professional.

5 Things I’ve Learned as a Cancer Survivor and Physician
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5 Things I’ve Learned as a Cancer Survivor and Physician

We all have our own reasons for being in health care. For me, it’s personal. I was diagnosed with high risk B acute lymphoblastic leukemia at 11 years old.

Managing Lymphatic Flow Disorders: Expanding Care Through Collaboration
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Managing Lymphatic Flow Disorders: Expanding Care Through Collaboration

Lymphatic disorders in children are rare conditions that arise when this system is disrupted by either abnormal development, injury, or as a result of some types of cardiac disease. These conditions can result in significant losses in important proteins, electrolytes and other nutritional elements.

Let’s Smoke Out Tobacco: How to Talk to Your Child About Tobacco Products
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Let’s Smoke Out Tobacco: How to Talk to Your Child About Tobacco Products

This increasingly complicated world can be difficult for parents to navigate, and it is normal to feel overwhelmed and ill-prepared to address the topic of tobacco use with their children.

Leaky Stool? Hard Stool? No Stool? It Could Be Functional Constipation
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Leaky Stool? Hard Stool? No Stool? It Could Be Functional Constipation

Functional constipation occurs in children who have constipation that cannot be explained by a typical cause. Learn more about the behavioral issues and treatment options associated with this kind of constipation.

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