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Cecostomy

This Helping Hand™ explains what a cecostomy is and the different types of cecostomy tubes used at Nationwide Children's Hospital. It also includes information on how to flush a cecostomy at home as well as how to clean and care for the cecostomy.

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COVID-19 Vaccine: Fast Facts

Now we have an extra way to protect ourselves from the virus - vaccines! If more people get the vaccine, COVID-19 will not be able to spread as easily, and fewer people will be sick.

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Intraventricular Hemorrhage (IVH)

Although a diagnosis of IVH is serious, it is possible for damaged areas of the brain to regain function later in life.

Sports Medicine: Herniated Disc
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Sports Medicine: Herniated Disc

A herniated disc is a condition that affects the spine. A disc has a tough outside shell and jelly-like center. A herniated disc occurs when the jelly-like contents of the disc leak out.

At-Home Safety Guide for Self-Harm or Suicide
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At-Home Safety Guide for Self-Harm or Suicide

Your child has been in the hospital because he or she is at risk of self-harm or harming others. When your child leaves the hospital, there are some things you need to do for safety at home.

Graves' Disease
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Graves' Disease

This Helping Hand™ explains the causes, signs and symptoms, and treatment for Graves' disease.

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Getting a Feeding Tube

Your child’s medical team has ordered a feeding tube to improve their care and quality of life. The doctor or health care provider will talk to you about the reasons and how long your child needs a feeding tube.

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Scoliosis: Wearing a Brace

Scoliosis means an unnatural curve in the spine. Different types of braces are worn to prevent curve changes. If the brace is worn as directed, surgery on the spine can sometimes be avoided.

Impaired Spleen Function
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Impaired Spleen Function

The spleen is an organ that helps prevent and control some infections. Asplenia is when you don’t have a spleen.

Wilms' Tumor
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Wilms' Tumor

This Helping Hand™ covers Wilms' tumor, a cancerous tumor of the kidney. It is thought to be caused by abnormal genes. The tumor may occur at any age, but it is most common in children 1 to 5 years of age.

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