Nationwide Children's News Releases
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Oct 31, 2012
Guidelines Developed for Extremely Premature Infants at Nationwide Childrens Hospital Proven to be Life-Changing
For the last decade, prematurity has been the leading cause of infant mortality in the United States. As a result of prematurity many infants enter this world too early with a small chance of survival.
Oct 29, 2012
Nationwide Childrens Hospital Partners with Silicon Valley to Market High-End Diagnostic and Medical Research Software
The latest significant biomedical informatics technology is not coming from the biotech industry or a university. In fact, it’s coming from a children’s hospital.
Oct 29, 2012
Study Suggests New Way to Prevent Recurrent Ear Infections
Eliminating bacteria’s DNA and boosting antimicrobial proteins that already exist may help prevent middle ear infections from reoccurring. These are the findings from a Nationwide Children’s Hospital study that examined how an immune defense protein common in the middle ear interacts
Oct 25, 2012
Mouse Model Could Help Identify Viral Vectors that May Cause Tumors
Investigators at Nationwide Children’s Hospital have identified a mouse model that could help evaluate the risk that viral vectors used in gene therapy might promote tumor formation as a side-effect. The study appears in Molecular Therapy.
Oct 24, 2012
Study: Gene Linked to Inflammation in the Aorta May Contribute to Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
A gene known to be involved in cancer and cardiovascular development may be the cause of inflammation in the most common form of aortic aneurysm and may be a key to treatment, according to research from Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
Oct 23, 2012
Nationwide Childrens Hospital Columbus Marathon & 1/2 Marathon Breaks Participant Record
Near perfect running conditions, 25 patient champions from Nationwide Children’s Hospital, 100-plus bands and entertainment along the course and a first-ever trip through Ohio Stadium for marathoners highlighted the 33rd annual race today.
Oct 22, 2012
Poison Centers Save More Than $1.8 Billion Every Year
The Central Ohio Poison Center at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and America’s 56 other poison centers save Americans more than $1.8 billion every year in medical costs and lost productivity, according to a report released last week by the American Association of Poison Control Centers
Oct 18, 2012
Media Advisory: The 2012 Franklin County Candidates Forum on Children and Youth Hosted by Nationwide Childrens Hospital
WHAT: The 2012 Franklin County Candidates Forum on Children and Youth Hosted by Nationwide Children’s Hospital The only non-partisan, voter education forum dedicated to issues affecting children and youth WHEN: Friday, October 19, 2012 8 a.m.
Oct 18, 2012
Nationwide Childrens Hospital Columbus Marathon & 1/2 Marathon Sells Out For Sixth Straight Year
All 18,000 slots are filled for the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Columbus Marathon & 1/2 Marathon that will take place this Sunday, October 21, 2012. This marks the sixth straight year the event has sold out and the largest full marathon field in the history of the event.
Oct 13, 2012
Media Advisory: Nationwide Childrens Hospital Hosts Car Seat Safety Check
WHAT: Nationwide Children’s Hospital Hosts Car Seat Safety Check WHEN: Saturday, October 13, 2012 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. WHERE: Kohl’s 3360 Olentangy River Road, Columbus 43202 WHO/WHY: Car seats save lives and they save children’s lives.