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Posterior Tibial Nerve Stimulation (PTNS)

During an outpatient visit, a small machine provides gentle stimulation through a precisely placed needle to the posterior tibial nerve, which feeds into the sacral nerve and may help treat pediatric defecation disorders.

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Craniopharyngioma

Craniopharyngioma is a rare tumor that develops at the central, bottom portion of the brain. It can affect the pituitary gland, optic pathway, and hypothalamus.

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Croup

Croup is an illness that is usually caused by a virus. The tissues of the windpipe (trachea) and voice box (larynx) become swollen, which makes it harder for air to get into the lungs. Croup can cause a barky cough or hoarse voice. You may also hear a high-pitched squeaking sound called stridor.

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Dermoid Cyst

Dermoid cysts, also called epidermoid cysts or dermal/epidermal inclusion cysts, are masses in children and adults, most commonly found in the head, face, neck and upper chest. Dermoid cyst ablation is a minimally-invasive procedure that is an alternative to surgically removing the dermoid cyst.

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Diaper Rash

Diaper rash is a common irritation that causes red, sore skin in the diaper area, often from wetness or rubbing.

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How To Apply

The following information includes the criteria for students applying to the Sports Medicine Internship and Immersion Program, how to submit application materials and who to contact with questions.

Femoral Anteversion

Femoral anteversion is a condition where the femur (thigh) bone rotates inward. This rotation causes the knee and foot to point inward as well. It is known as intoeing or being “pigeon-toed”. Often parents first notice this intoeing when their child begins to walk. It becomes most noticeable around 4 to 6 years of age. Femoral anteversion may exist in one or both legs.

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Dougherty Lab Staff

Kylie Dougherty, PhD, RN Principal Investigator and Nurse Scientist Kylie.Dougherty@NationwideChildrens.org Kylie Dougherty, PhD, RN is a Nurse Scientist in the Center for Nursing Excellence at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and an Associate faculty member in the Center for Child Health

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Herpes Simplex Virus

Herpes simplex virus (HSV) is a very contagious virus that causes infections. There are two types of HSV. One type (HSV-1) usually causes sores around the lips or inside the mouth that are sometimes called fever blisters or cold sores. The other type (HSV-2) usually causes sores on the genitals.