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Tips for Raising Multiples
Disclaimer: I’m an inexpert expert. Let me explain why. I’m a pediatrician. I studied YEARS to get my medical degree, graduated at the top of my class, chose pediatrics because I loved kids, but when I found out I was having twins, I did what any self-respecting person would do: I
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Post-Surgery
Learn what happens immediately after your child leaves the operating room and recovers in our Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit (CTICU).
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Mouse Model Could Help Identify Viral Vectors that May Cause Tumors
Investigators at Nationwide Children’s Hospital have identified a mouse model that could help evaluate the risk that viral vectors used in gene therapy might promote tumor formation as a side-effect. The study appears in Molecular Therapy.
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Understanding Food Poisoning: A Guide for Parents
Scraped knees and bouts of the common cold are frequent concerns for parents, but there are plenty of other dangers lurking about. One of these is food poisoning, a condition whose source lies in undercooked hamburgers and unwashed produce.
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Double-Inlet Left Ventricle
Double-inlet left ventricle (DILV) is a heart defect where both upper chambers send blood to one lower chamber, causing mixed blood flow to the body and lungs. Most babies with DILV will need many heart surgeries over their lifetime. Most surgeries are successful, but your child will need cardiology care for life.
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Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Learn how Nationwide Children's Hospital is participating in Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
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Get a Black Belt in Giving Medicine
So you waited to see the doctor, then waited in line for the pharmacist to give you your medicine, and now it’s time to give it to your kids. Maybe you got the “yummy pink medicine,” but not all medicines are yummy or pink.
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Healthy Eating for Young Athletes
Eating right is an important part of life for young athletes. Getting the proper nutrition before and after a workout, practice, or the big game is essential to helping kids prevent injury and perform at an optimal level.
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Allergies to Foods
A food allergy occurs when the body’s immune system overreacts to certain foods. The body then makes antibodies to that food and an allergic reaction occurs. Anaphylaxis is a severe and possibly life-threatening reaction. If a severe reaction occurs, use the EpiPen and call 9-1-1 immediately.
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Respiratory Toolbox for Kids Struggling to Breathe
Sometimes despite our best efforts, we need to take our child to the hospital. Let me ease your mind and share what our amazing respiratory therapists do to help your child heal!