Nationwide Children's News Releases
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Nov 11, 2009
Treatment to Improve Degenerating Muscle Gains Strength
A study appearing in Science Translational Medicine puts scientists one step closer to clinical trials to test a gene delivery strategy to improve muscle mass and function in patients with certain degenerative muscle disorders.
Nov 09, 2009
New Adolescent Hematology Clinic at Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Unrecognized bleeding disorders are more common in adolescents, especially females, than many parents think. Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s new Adolescent Hematology Clinic, located at the Dublin Close To HomeSM Center and the only one of its kind in Ohio, offers both hematology and
Nov 03, 2009
New National Study Finds Increasing Number of Injuries from Hot Tubs
Though hot tubs, whirlpools and spas are widely used for relaxation and fun, they can pose serious risk for injury. Over the past two decades, as recreational use of hot tubs has increased, so has the number of injuries.
Oct 30, 2009
Should Kids Taking Immunosuppressant Medication Receive the H1N1 Vaccine?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have classified all children, 6-months to 24-years, one of the high risk groups for contracting the H1N1 (swine) flu, and recommend this population receive the H1N1 vaccine for immunity against the disease.
Oct 16, 2009
NIH Award Brings Together Pediatric, Adult Heart Disease Research, Training
The National Institutes of Health, National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, recently awarded researchers at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and The Ohio State University Medical Center (OSUMC) a five-year, $1.4 million grant to provide in-depth training to clinicians and basic scientists in
Oct 13, 2009
Nationwide Childrens Hospital Partners with SWACO
Caring for the environment now goes hand-in-hand with providing the best care for kids at Nationwide Childrens Hospital. SWACO and Nationwide Childrens have announced a partnership that is designed to reduce waste, expenses associated with that waste and promote recycling at the hospitals main
Oct 13, 2009
Verizon Wireless Promo Benefits Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Throughout the month of October, Wireless, Verizon Wireless Premium Retailer locations throughout Ohio, are selling Tiny Feet Icons for a $1. Customers will have the opportunity to purchase these paper icons at participating locations and give back to an important community resource.
Oct 08, 2009
Media Alert: Nationwide Children's Implements Visitation Restrictions October 12
Beginning Monday, October 12, visitation for inpatients at Nationwide Childrens Hospital will be restricted to immediate family members 12 years of age and older, provided they are flu-free (no fever with cough or cold).
Oct 05, 2009
New National Study Finds Decrease in Rate of Pediatric Burns
Burns are a common cause of pediatric injury worldwide, typically resulting from hot water, flames, hot surfaces, chemicals and electrical appliances.
Oct 02, 2009
Christines Christmas Slated for December 5 to Benefit Nationwide Childrens Hospital
During the holidays, we reflect on our loved ones who have touched our hearts. Six years ago, Christine Wilson and four of her friends perished in a tragic fire near the campus of The Ohio State University. To honor her precious life, the 6th annual Christines Christmas will be presented at 7 p.m.