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Posted by: Cynthia A. Gerhardt, PhD on Apr 10, 2025

There are a lot of questions about clinical research and some common misunderstandings. Let’s discuss some common myths and what they really mean.

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Understanding Terms Used in Clinical Research

The terms used for research studies are technical and can be confusing. At Nationwide Children’s Hospital, we aim to help you, and your family understand and make the entire process clearer.

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How to Safely Pump and Store Human Milk

Your breast milk is the best nutrition for your baby and provides many antibodies to help fight infections and viruses. Proper storage of milk in clean containers and at proper storage temperature is equally important.

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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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Would You Buy Breast Milk Online For Your Baby?

Oct 22, 2013

We don’t know exactly how many women are selling and buying breast milk online, but this phenomenon has become more popular over the past several years. Read More

The ABCs of DNA Sequencing: Reading Your Genetic Code

Oct 04, 2013

Imagine you had to copy a book manually by writing down every word by hand. That probably would take some time. Now imagine trying to do that with an entire set of encyclopedias; copying those would be a monumental task. Read More

Viral Therapy: Giving Cancer a Cold

Sep 30, 2013

Every 40 minutes in the United States, a new child is diagnosed with cancer. That means during your lunch break, one or two families were devastated. As the chief of the Division of Hematology/Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplant at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, I am determined to make a Read More

Medication Poisonings in Young Children

Jun 10, 2013

Do you have a child under the age of six? Preschool children (less than six years old) are at the highest risk for poisoning of any age group, making up near half the poisonings reported in the country. Read More