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Stair Safety

While the number of stair-related injuries did show a declining trend, these types of injuries continue to be a common source of injury among young children.

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Tenosynovial Giant Cell Tumors

There are three kinds of tenosynovial giant cell tumors (TGCTs). One type grows in the tissue that lines the joints (synovium). The second kind grows in the area that cushions the joints and tendons (bursa). The third type grows in the lining around the tendons (tendon sheath).

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Enlarged Lymph Nodes

Hundreds of these lymph nodes are present in your child’s neck and face. When an infection is present, lymph nodes can become enlarged as an immune response is mounted.

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Sleep Difficulties

Getting a good night’s sleep is important for our mental and physical health. There are many things that can disrupt your child’s good sleeping habits. The most common are: School – Once children start school, they may have a hard time sleeping.

41st Annual School Health Conference

Save the team for the 41st Annual School Health Conference: Featuring Hands-On School Nursing Skills hosted by Nationwide Children’s Hospital, a leading pediatric care facility and research institute. This year’s conference will highlight dynamic speakers on topics such as childhood grief, situational awareness, diabetes and asthma education, and much more.

Pyloric Stenosis

Pyloric stenosis is common in infants. It affects babies from birth to a few months of age. It is caused by the thickening of the muscle between the stomach and the small intestine.

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Hitting Harms, Hugging Helps

Hospital visits can feel stressful. Here are tips to help when you or your child are running out of patience. When patience wears out, please remember hitting harms, hugging helps.

Headaches: Migraine

Migraine headaches occur when there are changes in some of the nerves and blood vessels and are common in children.

Latent Tuberculosis Infection (LTBI)

Tuberculosis, or TB, is the common name for a germ called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. People with latent TB infection (LTBI) do not feel sick. They do not have any symptoms but can potentially develop active TB disease. People with LTBI are not contagious and cannot spread TB to others.