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Bone Health and Epilepsy

Children who take medicine for seizures due to epilepsy may be at higher risk for weak or breaking bones.

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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Reminds Parents to Stay Alert during the Holidays

The holidays are an exciting and busy time of year as parents race to finish their shopping, decorating and baking. As the number of days left in the calendar year winds down, be sure to allow plenty of time in that hectic schedule for sharing holiday traditions as a family.

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U-Bag Urine Collection Guidelines for Males and Females

Your child’s urine (pee) must be tested so we can plan the treatment for them. You will need to collect the urine specimen at home and bring it to a Nationwide Children’s Hospital Laboratory Service Center.

eTeen Mental Health

In today’s world, everyone uses the Internet. It’s a good way to find quick answers to our questions. Here are some tips for finding information about your mental health online!

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Despite Decrease in Recent Years, Rate of Sledding-Related Injuries Still Concerning

A new study conducted by researchers at the Center for Injury Research and Policy at Nationwide Children’s Hospital found that 220,488 patients were treated in U.S. emergency departments for injuries related to sledding from 2008 through 2017. Nearly 70% of these patients were children age 19 years and younger. Compared to adults, children were almost seven times as likely to be treated in an emergency department for a sledding-related injury.

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Heart Transplant Program

Heart transplants save and change lives. The heart transplant team at Nationwide Children’s focuses on maximizing a patient’s health before, during and after transplantation. Our goal is to help our patients achieve an ideal outcome after their heart transplant. 

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A New, More Convenient Way to Treat Allergies

Spring is finally here – and so are the allergies! Allergies happen when the body’s immune system overreacts to something that’s usually harmless, like dust, pollen, pets with fur or foods.

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Birth Control: Subcutaneous Shot

The birth control shot (Depo-SubQ Provera®) is given once every 13 weeks. The shot contains a small amount of progesterone, similar to the hormones that are naturally made in a woman’s body.

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Monitoring Blood Glucose

Be informed about diabetes. Read this chapter to learn how to properly monitor your blood glucose.