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What Parents Need to Know About Asthma and Vitamin D
16
Jan 2019
What Parents Need to Know About Asthma and Vitamin D
Both asthma and vitamin D deficiency are widespread problems in the United States. In fact, about 10% of children have asthma and 50% of children are deficient in vitamin D. Learn about the relationship between asthma and a vitamin D deficiency and how supplementation may help as a prevention method.
By: Paige Bolcas | 0
Healthy Living
Thyroid Disease in Kids: The Most Important Things to Know
15
Jan 2019
Thyroid Disease in Kids: The Most Important Things to Know
Thyroid disease is not uncommon in kids and the symptoms can be vague. Here are the most important things to know about thyroid disease in children:
By: Janet Chuang, MD | 4
Patient Family Experience
Sleep Study for Kids: What’s It Like?
11
Jan 2019
Sleep Study for Kids: What’s It Like?
Preparation and accurate expectations are important for kids who need an overnight sleep study at the hospital. Learn how one family prepared their son for his study and what you can expect to happen if your child also needs to have one.
By: Patrick Jeffcott | 0
Healthy Living
Tackling the Grocery: Tips for Saving Time, Money, and Making Healthy Choices
08
Jan 2019
Tackling the Grocery: Tips for Saving Time, Money, and Making Healthy Choices
Eating healthier is often a New Year's Resolution, and making meals at home is a great way to achieve that goal. However, this usually means more trips to the grocery store, which can be overwhelming! Check out this list of tips for making healthy choices, as well as saving time and money!
By: Barbara Lattin MS, RD, LD | 0
Hospital Operations
Cincinnati Children’s Top 10 Stories of 2018
07
Jan 2019
Cincinnati Children’s Top 10 Stories of 2018
Learn more about the top 10 stories from Cincinnati Children's in 2018.
By: Blog Editorial Team | 1
Rare and Complex Conditions
Making Music Instead of Noise: Ephraim’s Journey with Three Genetic Disorders
28
Dec 2018
Making Music Instead of Noise: Ephraim’s Journey with Three Genetic Disorders
With three rare genetic disorders, including a duplication at chromosome 2q13 and mutations in the OCRL1 and CACNA1A genes, there is no manual on how to treat and care for Ephraim. In order for his medical care to be harmonious, it needs to be coordinated across all disciplines, or "make music instead of noise."
By: Mackenzie Lober | 1
Safety and Prevention
Parents: Beware of Button Batteries During the Holidays
12
Dec 2018
Parents: Beware of Button Batteries During the Holidays
This is the time of year when Karla, Emmett's mom, steps up her button battery awareness into high gear. Since Emmett swallowed one 8 years ago, he's had 68 surgical procedures. Read how dangerous button batteries are and what types of holiday items they're in.
By: Karla Rauch | 3
Rare and Complex Conditions
Dancing Lead in Nutcracker One Year After TPIAT
10
Dec 2018
Dancing Lead in Nutcracker One Year After TPIAT
Attie was diagnosed with pancreatitis when she was four year old. Read about her total pancreatectomy with islet auto transplantation (TPIAT) procedure and how she found determination through dance.
By: Jenny Jamison | 2
Rare and Complex Conditions
Twin-Twin Transfusion Diagnosis: Tips to Manage Stress
07
Dec 2018
Twin-Twin Transfusion Diagnosis: Tips to Manage Stress
Receiving a twin-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS) diagnosis is overwhelming. Typically the unborn babies’ lives are in serious danger, and often fetal surgery is needed. One of our fetal nurses offers some suggestions for making this difficult time a bit more manageable.
By: Melissa Minges, RN | 3
Research and Discoveries
Top 6 Reasons Why Clinical Trials Are Important
27
Nov 2018
Top 6 Reasons Why Clinical Trials Are Important
Without people participating in clinical trials, ground-breaking treatments like penicillin and diagnostic tools like mammograms would have never made it to clinical practice. To further awareness and ultimately encourage more participation, read Dr. Frenck's 6 reasons why clinical trails are important.
By: Bob Frenck MD | 0
Share Your Story
Giving Thanks Following My Son’s Spinal Cord Injury
20
Nov 2018
Giving Thanks Following My Son’s Spinal Cord Injury
This summer the Spinneys became a family with a son who survived a spinal cord injury. Read how thankful they are for where Anthony is right now. He has shown nothing but courage, strength, and kindness as he has nearly fully recovered from a fluke accident that changed the course of their lives.
By: Bridget Spinney | 0
Rare and Complex Conditions
Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Prematurity
17
Nov 2018
Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Prematurity
Every year in the United States, 380,000 babies are born prematurely. Women who are pregnant or considering pregnancy may be wondering what they can do to avoid it. Dr. Muglia explains three major risk factors and questions they can ask their doctor to assess their own risk. #WorldPrematurityDay
By: Louis Muglia, MD, PhD | 0
Rare and Complex Conditions
Teen with Cerebral Palsy Now Walks Unassisted Following Minimally Invasive Procedure
16
Nov 2018
Teen with Cerebral Palsy Now Walks Unassisted Following Minimally Invasive Procedure
Sandy always knew that her son with cerebral palsy would need orthopedic surgery. They avoided it as long as possible. But when he began to lose mobility, stamina, and had 45-degree muscle contractures, surgery was imminent. Read how a less invasive procedure, guided growth of the knee, helped him to walk unassisted!
By: Sandy Hogue | 0
Rare and Complex Conditions
A Mom’s Mental Health Tips for Parents of Kids with T1D
12
Nov 2018
A Mom’s Mental Health Tips for Parents of Kids with T1D
Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) can take a mental and emotional toll on kids. If they're not well mentally, they will likely have more difficulty managing their condition. Read a mom's tips for supporting her daughter's mental and emotional well-being:
By: Becca Morra | 0
Rare and Complex Conditions
Acute Flaccid Myelitis: Frequently Asked Questions
05
Nov 2018
Acute Flaccid Myelitis: Frequently Asked Questions
Because acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) has been in the news lately, parents may be wondering what it is and how they can keep their family safe. While the condition is serious, the good news is that it's rare. Read answers to frequently asked questions by one of our infectious diseases experts.
By: Josh Schaffzin, MD | 0
Hospital Operations
Construction Update: MRI Services Moving and Expanding
02
Nov 2018
Construction Update: MRI Services Moving and Expanding
Major changes are happening at our Burnet Campus, including the expansive Critical Care Building project and renovations of clinical space. These have lead to many secondary changes to services we provide - like MRI imaging.
By: Blog Editorial Team | 0
Patient Family Experience
Traveling for our Son’s Endoscopic Craniosynostosis Surgery: What We Learned
25
Oct 2018
Traveling for our Son’s Endoscopic Craniosynostosis Surgery: What We Learned
For parents who may be in the middle of a craniosynostosis journey with their child, here's what one mom learned about getting second opinions, traveling for care, and helmet therapy.
By: Caitlin Ashley-Lizarraga | 1
Heart Conditions
Born with Congenital Heart Disease: Questions to Ask A Doctor
24
Oct 2018
Born with Congenital Heart Disease: Questions to Ask A Doctor
Adults who were born with congenital heart disease (ACHD) need to be followed by a cardiologist with specific training on the condition, and have a continuous dialogue about heart health along the way. Read a list of suggested questions to keep the conversation going.
By: Nicole Brown, MD | 0
Research and Discoveries
Protecting the Brain in Sport: Research Shows Promise
15
Oct 2018
Protecting the Brain in Sport: Research Shows Promise
The Q-Collar is a device that athletes wear around their neck and is designed to put a specific pressure on the jugular vein. That pressure on the vein keeps more blood near the brain, making it less likely to move when exposed to a head impact.
By: Greg Myer, PhD | 4
Cancer and Blood Diseases
Childhood Cancer Survivors: Questions To Ask When Ready to Start A Family
10
Oct 2018
Childhood Cancer Survivors: Questions To Ask When Ready to Start A Family
As more childhood cancer survivors are thriving into adulthood, they may now be ready to consider starting a family. Read some questions to ask your doctor as you begin this process.
By: Karen Burns, MD | 0
Safety and Prevention
Big Kids in Cars: Riding Safely
25
Sep 2018
Big Kids in Cars: Riding Safely
As your children approach graduation from their forward-facing car seats, there are still a couple of stages to be aware of before jumping to riding with just a seat belt. Read an injury prevention coordinator's explanation of these transitions.
By: Emily Lee | 0
Cancer and Blood Diseases
Chevy and Katie: Best Friends Through Cancer Treatment
24
Sep 2018
Chevy and Katie: Best Friends Through Cancer Treatment
Chevy, a facility dog at Cincinnati Children's, helped Katie through cancer treatment and was with Katie on her last day. Because when no doctor, no nurse, no radiation, no modern medicine could heal her, Chevy could do what no one else could.  He could just be with her.
By: Sarah Cobb | 6
Cancer and Blood Diseases
My Child Was Diagnosed With Cancer – Now What?
19
Sep 2018
My Child Was Diagnosed With Cancer – Now What?
When a child first receives a cancer diagnosis, it can feel overwhelming. Read our team's list of things to consider as you begin this journey.
By: Ahna Pai, PhD | 0
Child Development and Behavior
Snoring: Is it Normal in Kids?
12
Sep 2018
Snoring: Is it Normal in Kids?
Frequent snoring in children is often concerning! Aside from when your child has a cold, which may block the nasal passageways, snoring that occurs frequently is abnormal and should be evaluated.
By: Stacey Ishman, MD, MPH | 1
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