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Complete Blood Count (CBC)
A complete blood count (CBC) test tells what and how many red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets are in the blood. CBC’s are done in a lab (laboratory) using an automated machine. A CBC can help evaluate overall health, diagnose a medical condition or know if a treatment is working.
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#SaferStorage: Preventing Child Gun Injuries
The American Academy of Pediatrics affirms that the safest home for a child or teen is one without firearms. In the cases where there is a gun in your home, here are simple steps to help reduce the risk of injuries.
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Double-Inlet Left Ventricle
Double-inlet left ventricle (DILV) is a heart defect where both upper chambers send blood to one lower chamber, causing mixed blood flow to the body and lungs. Most babies with DILV will need many heart surgeries over their lifetime. Most surgeries are successful, but your child will need cardiology care for life.
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New Study Examines Injuries Associated with Baby Bottles, Pacifiers and Sippy Cups in the U.S.
A new study by researchers in the Center for Biobehavioral Health and the Center for Injury Research and Policy at Nationwide Children’s Hospital examined pediatric injuries associated with baby bottles, pacifiers and sippy cups.
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Pinworms: Treatment and Prevention
Pinworms are small white worms that live in the large intestine. They are about 1/2 inch long and as thin as a thread. They can sometimes be seen in and around the child's bowel movements. The adult female pinworm lays her eggs on the skin around the anus. This causes itching and scratching.
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Child Care and Illness: Should Your Child Stay Home?
Sometimes it is hard to decide if your child is too ill to go to childcare. Usually, children should stay home if illness keeps them from enjoying the daily activities of childcare.
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School and Illness: Should Your Child Stay Home?
This Helping Hand™ can help you decide when your child should stay home if they're sick.
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Dayton Children's And Nationwide Children's Hospitals Partner to Offer Urology Services
(DAYTON, Ohio) -- Further strengthening the relationship between Dayton Children’s and Nationwide Children’s Hospital, the hospitals are partnering to offer Urology services under the Ohio Pediatric Care Alliance.
Education and Training
The focus of the PPI externship program is to provide exposure to new clinical populations and, treatment programs within an academic medical center setting.
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Epinephrine Auto-Injectors for Severe Allergic Reaction (Adrenaclick®, Auvi-Q®, EpiPen®, Symjepi®)
When and how to use an EpiPen if your child has a severe allergic reaction.