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Amblyopia

Amblyopia is also known as "lazy eye" or “lazy vision.” The vision in the amblyopic eye is weaker than the vision in the "good eye,” and cannot be corrected with glasses.

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Alveolar Bone Grafting Surgery

Alveolar bone grafting (ABG) surgery is usually done on children born with a cleft in the alveolus (the ridge of bone that holds the teeth). Grafting replaces the missing bone in the alveolus. This gives enough support for the permanent (adult) teeth, to close any remaining gaps, and to improve the support of the base of the nose.

What to Expect When Your Child Visits the Heart Clinic
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What to Expect When Your Child Visits the Heart Clinic

There are a number of reasons why a pediatrician may ask for your child to see a pediatric cardiologist. While this can be a scary thing for a parent to hear, many common problems seen in the cardiology clinic are actually mild conditions and can be adequately evaluated, diagnosed and treated without extensive testing.

Back to School: How to Prepare for a Healthy Year of Learning
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Back to School: How to Prepare for a Healthy Year of Learning

Back-to-school season is here! Help your child start the year strong with simple, practical tips for healthy sleep, eating, emotional well-being, and hygiene. A little preparation goes a long way toward a smooth and successful transition.

What Does it Take to Get a Medication Approved Through the FDA?
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What Does it Take to Get a Medication Approved Through the FDA?

Medications are approved through the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The process to gain FDA approval for a new medication can be long and expensive.

How to Talk to Your Kids About Drugs and Alcohol
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How to Talk to Your Kids About Drugs and Alcohol

There are many challenges faced by parents as their children develop; one important concern is how to raise kids to not use drugs.

Air Quality Alert: Why Hot, Sunny Days Can Be Bad for Your Breathing
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Air Quality Alert: Why Hot, Sunny Days Can Be Bad for Your Breathing

Warm weather brings sunshine and outdoor fun, but for kids with asthma, it can also mean trouble breathing. Learn how ground-level ozone affects lung health, how to check air quality, and what you can do to keep kids safe and active all summer long.

Absent or Delayed Periods: Causes and Treatment of Amenorrhea
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Absent or Delayed Periods: Causes and Treatment of Amenorrhea

Missing periods in teens can be caused by many factors, from hormonal imbalances to anatomical differences. Learn how doctors diagnose amenorrhea, what signs to watch for, and how treatment helps most teens return to healthy, normal cycles.

Poison Center: The Number Your Smartphone's Personal Assistant Needs to Know
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Poison Center: The Number Your Smartphone's Personal Assistant Needs to Know

Poison Centers all over the country have specially-trained nurses or pharmacists at the ready to take your call, 24 hours a day 7 days a week. But, would you know the phone number of your local Poison Center in the event of an emergency?

Hydrocephalus Program
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Hydrocephalus Program

At Nationwide Children’s Hospital, the Hydrocephalus Program cares for children with hydrocephalus at every stage — from before birth through young adulthood. Led by Albert M. Isaacs, MD, PhD, a nationally recognized leader in pediatric hydrocephalus care and research, our team brings together experts from multiple specialties to deliver coordinated, personalized treatment.

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