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How and Why to Thicken Liquids
This Helping Hand™ is about why your child may need thickened liquids, including protecting their airway.
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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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Saliva Cortisol Test Collection Guidelines
A saliva cortisol test is done to measure the level of cortisol, a hormone in saliva. Cortisol is made by the adrenal gland, located on top of each kidney. Cortisol has many functions. It helps the body use sugar (glucose) and fat for energy (metabolism). It also helps the body manage stress. Many conditions can affect cortisol levels, such as physical or emotional stress, strenuous activity, infection or injury.
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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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Sexual Behaviors in Young Children
“My child touches himself every chance he gets! At daycare, the mall, church — anywhere!” There is no single parental anxiety I hear voiced more often than a variation on the above statement — concern that a child is exhibiting sexual behaviors.
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Car Seat Conundrums – You Asked, We Answered
We asked for your car seat questions on Facebook and you delivered! Here are the answers to some of your questions. Does my really tall 7 year old need to sit in a booster? Laws vary from state to state, but here in Ohio a child must sit in a booster until they are 8 or 4’9.” So,
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Monitoring Blood Glucose
Be informed about diabetes. Read this chapter to learn how to properly monitor your blood glucose.
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Medical Identification (ID)
A medical identification is a piece of jewelry that has a medical symbol and states a health condition. It can be a bracelet, necklace or sports band.
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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.