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Lower Back Pain in Kids: What Can Be Done?
26
Mar 2019
Lower Back Pain in Kids: What Can Be Done?
Almost one-third of athletes will have back pain at some point while playing sports. It is one of the most common ailments we see in Orthopedic and Sports Medicine clinics and on the sideline. It is important to understand the cause of the pain and then treat it accordingly to help a child find relief.
Rare and Complex Conditions
10 Things I Want You To Know About Down Syndrome  
21
Mar 2019
10 Things I Want You To Know About Down Syndrome  
By educating others, Kate's mom, Nicole, hopes to bring about awareness and understanding for her daughter's condition, Down syndrome. Read the 10 things she wants you to know about it:
Safety and Prevention
Parents: Talk to Your Teens About the Dangers of Nicotine Toothpicks
18
Mar 2019
Parents: Talk to Your Teens About the Dangers of Nicotine Toothpicks
There is a new nicotine product parents need to be aware of: nicotine toothpicks. While cigarette use is down among teens, these alternate forms of nicotine consumption are increasing at an alarming rate. Learn about nicotine toothpicks so that you can talk to your teens about them:
Fitness and Nutrition
Using Research to Help Kids Make Healthy Dietary Choices at School and Home
14
Mar 2019
Using Research to Help Kids Make Healthy Dietary Choices at School and Home
Our researchers visited school cafeterias to understand dietary choices at school. Here are 7 tips they've identified to help kids eat healthier.
Cancer and Blood Diseases
NJoyitAll Camp: Can’t Wait for Another Summer
13
Mar 2019
NJoyitAll Camp: Can’t Wait for Another Summer
Dr. Trent Hummel spends two weeks at camp every summer with his patients and other cancer and blood diseases patients. It's called NJoyitAll Camp. It is one of Dr. Hummel's very favorite things to do and he explains why it's so special.
Rare and Complex Conditions
11
Mar 2019
My Son With Debilitating Functional Abdominal Pain Heads to College
Danny's mom is filled with mixed emotions as her son prepares to go to college. At one point, Danny's functional abdominal pain and nausea were so bad that she didn't think he'd be able to go to college at all. Read how a new neuro-stim ear device has resolved the pain and allowed him to get his life back.
Cancer and Blood Diseases
Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis: Dabrafenib A Game Changer For My Son
06
Mar 2019
Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis: Dabrafenib A Game Changer For My Son
When a mom asked her pediatrician about the rash on her son's back, she thought she would get a simple answer. Instead, he received a diagnosis of Langerhans cell histiocytosis. This marked the beginning of a journey that would include traveling almost 900 miles for a life-saving therapy and liver transplant.
Fitness and Nutrition
Healthy Breakfast For Children: Why Is It So Important?
04
Mar 2019
Healthy Breakfast For Children: Why Is It So Important?
Studies show that kids who eat breakfast do better in school, have better concentration, perform better on standardized tests, have fewer behavior problems and are more energetic.Learn the components of a healthy breakfast for children to jump-start their day!
Child Development and Behavior
The ABCs of Biting in Infants and Young Toddlers
26
Feb 2019
The ABCs of Biting in Infants and Young Toddlers
Biting in infants and young toddlers can be disconcerting for parents and kids alike! The good news is that for the most part, it is a typical part of early childhood. When parents want to know if the behavior is "normal," one of our child psychologists explains that we have to first evaluate the ABCs of biting.
Learning and Growing
Questions to Help Assess the Quality and Safety of Childcare Centers
19
Feb 2019
Questions to Help Assess the Quality and Safety of Childcare Centers
The process of searching for a high quality and safe childcare center can be stressful - especially for parents with lower incomes and/or those with children who have special needs. Read a list of questions to help assess them, including centers that have the capability to care for kids with special needs.
Rare and Complex Conditions
14
Feb 2019
A Letter to My Sister, My Daughter’s Kidney Donor
Many families are grateful for their siblings. However, Aimee is particularly thankful for her sister, Micheala. She donated one of her kidneys to Faith, Aimee's daughter, who was in kidney failure. Read a letter Aimee wrote to Michaela and learn how Faith is doing now post-transplant.
Healthy Living
6 Steps Parents Can Take to Keep Kids’ Hearts Healthy
04
Feb 2019
6 Steps Parents Can Take to Keep Kids’ Hearts Healthy
Heart health is important for adults AND kids alike. There is some research to suggest that heart disease can start in childhood – and perhaps even in utero during pregnancy.  Here are important preventive steps parents can take to keep their kids’ hearts healthy:
Healthy Living
Kids’ Coughs: What Do They Mean?
01
Feb 2019
Kids’ Coughs: What Do They Mean?
The symptoms that come along with coughs often tell more about an illness than the cough itself.
Food Allergies
EoE Times 3: Tinleigh Is Living the Allergy Life
30
Jan 2019
EoE Times 3: Tinleigh Is Living the Allergy Life
Tinleigh is reaching new milestones: she's now in 1st grade and even eats lunch in the cafeteria! This may sound like a typical milestone for most kids, but for a child with severe food allergies and eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), it's quite the undertaking! Read how she and her family made them happen.
Fetal Conditions
Receiving a Birth Defect Diagnosis: Help with Understanding Your Options
29
Jan 2019
Receiving a Birth Defect Diagnosis: Help with Understanding Your Options
Many parents are overwhelmed with excitement when they discover they’re expecting a baby.  Additional emotions may arise, however, when they learn that their baby has a birth defect. One of our fetal surgeons explains potential next steps so that parents may better understand their options moving forward.
Research and Discoveries
Fighting To Stop Ebola
28
Jan 2019
Fighting To Stop Ebola
The Ebola virus is highly infectious, causes hemorrhagic fevers and kills half of those infected. Researchers at Cincinnati Children’s are conducting a clinical trial on an experimental vaccine with the hope of finding a cure for this devastating virus.
Rare and Complex Conditions
A Trifecta of Diagnoses: Chiari Malformation, Pectus Excavatum, Ehlers-Danlos
23
Jan 2019
A Trifecta of Diagnoses: Chiari Malformation, Pectus Excavatum, Ehlers-Danlos
It wasn’t until Nicole was in her mid-twenties that she discovered she had three major health conditions: Chiari malformation, pectus excavatum and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. Read about her long road to receive those diagnoses, and how she advocated for herself along the way.
Rare and Complex Conditions
A Ride For HLH Research
17
Jan 2019
A Ride For HLH Research
Our knowledge of how to diagnose and recognize HLH remains the biggest challenge when treating this condition. We have made great strides thanks to the collaboration of doctors from around the country and there is hope for HLH families.
Research and Discoveries
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.
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:
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.
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!
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.
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."
Safety and Prevention
How Long Do Kids Need Booster Seats?
19
Dec 2018
How Long Do Kids Need Booster Seats?
Children should remain in booster seats based of your state's recommended height, weight, and age. Read more about these requirements.

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