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Gary Smith Team

Gary A. Smith, MD, DrPH Principal Investigator Dr. Gary A. Smith is a professor of Pediatrics, Emergency Medicine and Epidemiology at The Ohio State University.

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CareLink

Nationwide Children’s CareLink is a free, web-based application available to community providers. It offers external physicians and support staff read-only access to patient electronic medical records in real-time.

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Marijuana Edibles

A marijuana edible, cannabis edible, or simply “edible” is any food or beverage that contains THC, the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana, or cannabidiol (CBD). THC or CBD have been added to all sorts of foods, such as chips and candies, and even drinks.

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Study: Bariatric Surgery in Adolescents Improves Obesity-related Diseases Within First Two Years

Today, about one in five children in the United States are obese. That means that in just one generation alone the number of obese kids in this country has quadrupled.

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Nationwide Children’s Hospital Expands Free Summer Events for Families

PlayStreets events are expanding to reach more children and families this summer with the announcement of two new locations in the Linden and South Side communities. Maize Manor United Methodist Church and The Reeb Avenue Center will be the new locations, inviting children and families to get outdoors with free games, food trucks, music, activities and more.

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New Study Finds Low Rate of Injuries at Overnight Summer Camp

Although a trip to summer camp is highly anticipated by over 11 million children and adults each year, sending a child off to summer camp can be a source of anxiety for parents. Findings from a new study published in the December issue of Injury Prevention should ease their concerns however.

Positional Plagiocephaly (Flattened Head)

Positional plagiocephaly is a flat area on the back or on one side of your baby’s head that does not go away on its own.

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Anorectal Malformations or Imperforate Anus

Babies born with imperforate anus or anorectal malformation have a condition where the anal opening (where solid waste leaves the body) and rectum do not develop properly.

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Surgery Guide

When your child needs surgery, nothing will stop you from worrying. But when you choose Nationwide Children's Hospital, you have less to worry about.