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What to Expect at Your Child's Well-Child Appointment
Kids grow up so quickly and because your child is growing at a fast pace, it’s important to keep an eye on their wellness each year. By scheduling a yearly well-child check, you’re ensuring your child’s health is assessed by a pediatrician you can trust.
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5 Things You Need to Know About Zika Virus
Zika Virus is a hot topic around the world right now. Here's what you need to know: What is Zika Virus? Recently, the number of Zika cases in Brazil has increased significantly and we are now seeing increased presence of the virus in Mexico and South America. This is not a new virus.
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Eating Disorders: Awareness is the First Step
As the medical director of Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s Eating Disorders Program, I am a passionate advocate, but I must be honest – I was skeptical when asked to write about National Eating Disorders Awareness Week.
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Frostbite: Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention
Winter has finally arrived! While playing outside in cold weather, it’s important to be mindful of the risk of frostbite.
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The Challenges of Managing Asthma
Management of asthma requires understanding the underlying condition, knowledge about specific triggers (viral infections, weather changes, cigarette smoke, exercise, allergens), recognition of signs/symptoms, and prompt treatment with rescue medications.
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Healthy Holiday Eating: Salads, Dips and Spreads
Leading up to the holidays, meal preparation often becomes challenging. It’s a great time to work on cleaning out the pantry, cooking simply, and most importantly trying to keep it healthy.
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Brachial Plexus: What You Need to Know About This Childbirth Complication
Each year during the delivery process, about one out of 1,000 babies sustain injury to a network of nerves in their neck called the brachial plexus. Here are the most common questions the experts at our Brachial Plexus Program hear from parents.
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Baby’s Head Shape: Should You Be Concerned?
Bringing a baby home from the hospital can be a scary time for a parent as they navigate the first few months as an expanded family. The list of things to worry about as a child develops can seem endless, and baby’s head shape is a common item on that list.
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Why Does My Child Have Bald Spots?
Hair loss in children can be caused by a number of issues including hair pulling, hormone imbalances, and nutritional deficiencies. If your child suddenly develops smooth, round, bald spots on their scalp and other parts of their body, they may have a condition called alopecia areata.
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PSA: Lawn Mower Safety
:30 sec. 'Tis the season for the tragedy of lawn mower injuries. Each year children are needlessly injured by walk-behind and riding gas-powered lawnmowers. These injuries often require multiple surgeries and extensive rehabilitation and the long-term effects are life-changing.