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Posted by: Lara McKenzie, PhD, MA on Aug 12, 2026

I’ll admit I’m no Martha Stewart. But something about Pinterest sucks me in. But as a childhood injury researcher, I have a problem with Pinterest. I see ideas for children that are completely unsafe for them.

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Understanding Genetic Predisposition to Cancer
First published August 2015 Updated August 2026 Cancer is life-changing at any age. It affects the whole family whether diagnosed in a 6-month-old or a 60-year-old.
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Why Community Voices Improve Children’s Health Studies
Did you know that your participation in research can help shape the next generation of treatments, therapies, devices, and care for children?

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700 Children’s® features the most current pediatric health care information and research from our pediatric experts – physicians and specialists who have seen it all. Many of them are parents and bring a special understanding to what our patients and families experience. If you have a child – or care for a child – 700 Children’s was created especially for you.

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Clinical Research: How We Keep Volunteers Safe

Jan 09, 2025

Clinical research is a type of research that involves people. Research participants help researchers to study new types of treatments, like new medicines or medical devices. It might even include changes in how people live or act, such as different ways to eat or exercise. Read More

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How Does Cannabis Use During Pregnancy Affect Children?

Nov 11, 2024

It’s important to know that doctors do not recommend using cannabis during pregnancy and can offer safer options for issues like stress, nausea and sleep problems. Read More

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Research and Clinical Care: How They Work Together to Treat Children

Nov 01, 2024

In this 700 Children's blog post for parents, Nationwide Children's highlights how clinical research and clinical care work together as a key part of our strategic plan to achieve the best outcomes for children. Before delving into these elements work together, the post covers the basics of clinical research. Read More

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Exploring Pediatric Clinical Research

Oct 10, 2023

Clinical research involves the study of people, data or tissue samples to understand children’s health and diseases. It’s the foundation for medical advancement and plays a large role in improving health outcomes for children, teenagers and families. Read More

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Research for Rare Disease: Giving Hope to Families Who Are Searching for Answers

Feb 24, 2022

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), 30 million people in the United States have a rare disease—and about half of them are children. Sometimes rare diseases are caused by unique mutations, or changes, in a child’s genes. Read More

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Children with Burns: How Virtual Reality Can Help Reduce Pain

Aug 10, 2021

If you’ve ever heard of virtual reality (VR), you may wonder what else it can be used for besides video games. In the case of children with burn injuries, a team of researchers at Nationwide Children’s Hospital recently discovered that it has positive effects by reducing pain. Read More

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Maternal Diabetes and Fetal Heart Development: What Mothers Need to Know

Feb 25, 2020

Even with great advances in care, congenital heart disease (CHD) is the most common birth defect. It remains the leading, non-infectious cause of infant deaths. Read More

Can I Detect Seizures in My Child When I’m Not There?

Feb 08, 2017

Until recently, there were not many products that could be used to watch for seizures. Many parents end up using baby monitors with or without video support. However, that is not fool-proof and shown not to work in many cases. Read More