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Sep 07, 2010
Radiologists Identify and Treat Teenage Self-Injury
Using ultrasound and a minimally-invasive procedure, radiologists can identify and treat patients who engage in a disturbing self-injury behavior known as self-embedding, according to a new study published in the online edition and October print issue of the journal Radiology.
Aug 30, 2010
New Blood-Based Genomic Marker for Tuberculosis May Help Identify Patients Who Will Develop the Disease
It may soon be possible to identify patients who will develop tuberculosis, as scientists have identified changes in the blood specific to the disease.
Aug 02, 2010
New National Study Finds Decrease in Pediatric Injuries Associated with Household Cleaners
Every year in the United States, there are more than 1.2 million poison exposures among children younger than 6 years. In recent decades, household cleaning products have consistently been one of the leading sources of pediatric poisoning.
Jul 27, 2010
Trainee Publication Highlights Success of USA-China Agricultural Injury Research Training Project
As a collaboration of the Colorado Injury Control Research Center, the Center for Injury Research and Policy at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and the School of Public Heath, Tongji Medical College at Huazhong University of Science and Technology, the USA-China Agricultural Injury Research
Jun 16, 2010
Sickle Cell Patients Should Be Better Monitored for Constipation Prevention
Not all patients with sickle cell disease receive laxatives after being treated with narcotics, despite recommendations from a collaborative panel of pediatric experts.
Jun 09, 2010
New Potential Autism Susceptibility Genes Identified
Several newly-identified genes may make children more susceptible to developing autism, according to a study from the Autism Genome Project, an international consortium that includes Nationwide Children’s Hospital. These second-phase results appear in Nature.
Jun 08, 2010
Nationwide Childrens Hospital Receives Palliative Care Research Grant
The American Cancer Society (ACS) and the National Palliative Care Research Center (NPCRC) has awarded $1.8 million in research grants to researchers at 12 institutions for studies aimed at reducing suffering for seriously ill patients and their family caregivers.
Jun 07, 2010
Nationwide Children's Hospital Offers Podcasts Focusing on Neuromuscular Disorders
Scientists and clinicians at Nationwide Children’s Hospital have launched a monthly podcast entitled, “This Month in Muscular Dystrophy,” featuring internationally known scientists discussing the latest research in muscular dystrophy and other neuromuscular disorders.
May 24, 2010
New National Study Examines Pediatric Mobility Aid-Related Injuries
Children and adolescents with an injury or disability may use mobility aids such as crutches, walkers and wheelchairs to help them move around more easily. However, use of these aids has been associated with risk for injury.
Apr 12, 2010
New Study Shows Adolescents Disclose Suicidal Thoughts Using Computerized Tablet
Suicide is a leading cause of death among adolescents ages 10 to 19 years old. Research shows that most pediatric primary care physicians do not routinely ask youths about suicidal thoughts.