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Adolescent Medicine

Our team of physicians, advanced practice nurses and other health care experts provides a full range of services for patients ages 11 to 21. These services include primary care and specialized programs for eating disorders, substance abuse, gynecology and more.

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Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Children & Adolescents

In fact, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most common chronic liver disease in children, and it is the most common cause underlying elevated transaminases in asymptomatic children and adolescents cared for by the liver specialists (hepatologists) at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.

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Helping Your Teen Patients Choose the Right Contraception

Teens, however, are less likely than adult women to use the most effective contraceptives (intrauterine devices (IUD) and implant) and instead rely on birth control pills, condoms and withdrawal. Very few use both condoms and a prescription contraceptive.

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Elevated Liver Enzymes

Transaminases, or “liver enzymes” – alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) – are often checked during routine blood tests or may be tested in response to a patient’s specific signs or symptoms. Elevated transaminases may indicate inflammation of, or damage to the liver.

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Celiac Disease in the Pediatric Patient

A high index of suspicion for celiac disease and liberal use of screening tests is needed to avoid delays in diagnosis. This guide includes associated conditions, gastrointestinal and non-gastrointestinal manifestations, and an algorithm for diagnosis.

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Motility Disorders in Children

Motility problems may cause vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, abdominal distension, abdominal pain, and difficulty swallowing, and can result in significant physical and emotional distress. This guide highlights these disorders, from simple to complex.

Medical Genetics Residency

The Medical Genetics Residency trains residents to provide the highest level of subspecialty care in this field for patients.

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A Clinical Guide to Delayed Puberty

The treatment of delayed puberty involves address the underlying primary concern and appropriate management, and may not even require any endocrine or hormone therapy.

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Prader Willi Syndrome Clinic

Our team of Prader-Willi Syndrome experts will work with you and your child, newborn to young adult, creating an individualized approach in the diagnosis, early intervention and treatment.