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Scoliosis: Symptoms, Evaluation & Treatment

Scoliosis cannot be prevented, but the treatment options are varied for children with this musculoskeletal disorder. Learn the crucial warning signs of scoliosis and when to refer to Nationwide Children's Hospital Orthopedic Department.

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Case Study: Treatment of Congenital Femoral Deficiency (CFD) in an Adolescent Patient

When infection, degeneration, and failed surgeries left a teen immobile, only an innovative solution could restore hip stability. Read more about how our expert surgeons approached this case.

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Differentiating Craniosynostosis from Positional Plagiocephaly

The number of infants with head shape deformities has risen over the past several years, likely due to increased awareness of the “Back to Sleep” program. Early diagnosis and treatment of craniosynostosis can improve outcomes and reduce possible adverse effects on brain development.

Febrile Seizures

For most children, fevers cause minor discomfort; but for a few children, fevers can cause seizures. While these seizures are considered benign and self-limiting, a febrile seizure is a terrifying event for most parents and is one of the most common reasons for a trip to the emergency department (ED).

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Headaches in Children & Adolescents

Approximately 60% of children experience occasional headaches. Learning the “red flags” and increasing your level of suspicion can be crucial for catching any serious underlying cause.

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Febrile Seizure

This clinical pathway describes the recommended management for patients with a febrile seizure seen in the urgent care, emergency department or admitted to the hospital.

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Diagnosing Food Allergy in Children

Any medical professional who diagnoses a child with food allergy is obligated to offer evidence-based education and support to the family to help them understand risk from ingestion, avoidance strategies, recognition and treatment of allergic reactions, as well as prognosis.

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Diagnosing Lupus in Pediatric Patients

Children and adolescents may present with a variety of symptoms of lupus, several of which may also be shared with other autoimmune diseases.

Gastrointestinal Infection Array

Because diarrhea and other symptoms are common to many pathogens, their clinical presentation may not tell you all you need to know for GI concerns. The Gastrointestinal Infection Array aims to solve the problems of traditional GI pathogen detection methods.