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Osteosarcoma

Osteosarcoma is a cancer of the bone. It starts in immature bone cells that normally form new bone tissue.

Turner Syndrome (Genetic Disorder)

Turner syndrome is a genetic disorder that affects people born female.

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Feeding Your Baby Solid Food

Babies should be fed only breastmilk or formula until about 6 months of age. Solid foods can then be started when your baby is ready.

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The Winter Illness Toolbox Every Parent Needs

Even though we are three weeks away from the official start of Spring, right now those pesky winter childhood illnesses are very much around. A little advance preparation of an illness “toolbox” will help you to get through the onset of symptoms with a little less stress and a lot less

Seizures: Focal (Partial)

Seizures occur when nerve cells in the brain send out sudden, excessive, uncontrolled electrical signals. The way the child acts during a focal seizure depends on the area of the brain that is affected. There are two types of partial seizures: simple partial seizures and complex partial seizures.

Food Poisoning

When people eat tainted food, they can develop anything from a mild illness to a serious disease. Germs that cause food poisoning include Campylobacter, E-Coli, Salmonella and Shigella.

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Strep Throat (Bacterial)

Most sore throats are caused by viruses. Strep throat is a contagious sore throat that comes on suddenly and is caused by bacteria (germs) called streptococci, or strep for short. Antibiotic medicine must be given as soon as possible to prevent the strep germs from spreading in the body.

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Sports Medicine: Adductor Muscle Strain

Adductors are a group of muscles that go from the pelvic bone down to the inner thigh and knee. An adductor strain is an injury to one of these muscles.

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During Your Stay

You will have questions during your child's stay at Nationwide Children's Hospital. We are here to put your mind at ease and share what you need to know.