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Mar 15, 2016
Neurologists at Nationwide Childrens Hospital Edit Neurocutaneous Syndromes Volume
A pair of neurologists at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Monica P. Islam, MD, and E. Steve Roach, MD, are the editors behind “Neurocutaneous Syndromes,” a recently published book that highlights the insights of neurocutaneous syndromes research and shows that “classic
Feb 29, 2016
Loss of MHCI in Motor Neurons Leads to ALS Astrocyte Toxicity
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a devastating progressive neurodegenerative disease that results in the death of motor neurons, the nerve cells that control muscles.
Feb 20, 2016
Nationwide Childrens Hospital Patients & Staff to Attend Preview of Mary Poppins The Broadway Musical
Pleasure Guild of Nationwide Children’s Hospital will give Nationwide Children’s patients and staff an exclusive sneak peek of Mary Poppins The Broadway Musical Sunday, Feb. 21 before the show premiers at the Palace Theatre in March.
Feb 18, 2016
Novel Approach Obtains Protein Signatures from Host and Pathogen With One Small Sample
A novel study from researchers at Nationwide Children's Hospital has shown that it is possible to obtain both host and bacteria protein signatures in a sample smaller than the average human biopsy.
Feb 17, 2016
Washburn To Lead Transplant Divisions At Ohio State, Nationwide Children's Hospital
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and Nationwide Children’s Hospital announce the joint appointment of Dr. W. Kenneth Washburn as director of transplant programs at each hospital, beginning in March.
Feb 16, 2016
Justice Stores Third Annual National Fundraising Campaign to Benefit Nationwide Childrens Hospital Begins Feb. 26
For the third-consecutive year, tween retailer Justice (an Ascena Retail Group, Inc. company) will launch a national fundraising effort in their stores to benefit Nationwide Children’s Hospital. The “Give Hope” campaign will begin Feb.
Feb 10, 2016
Stakeholder Involvement in Clinical Trial Design Leads to Greater Recruitment and Retention Rates
By seeking the advice of patients, families and other stakeholders in designing a clinical trial investigating pediatric appendicitis, researchers at Nationwide Children’s Hospital found a way to significantly increase the number of people recruited and retained in the trial.
Feb 09, 2016
Study Evaluates Pay-for-Performance Program for Medicaid Children in an ACO
The first pay-for-performance (P4P) evaluation of pediatricians under a full-risk Medicaid accountable care organization (ACO) for children shows P4P incentives were partially responsible for higher performance on quality measures across Partners for Kids’ primary care network of employed and
Feb 09, 2016
Toddler Avoids Transplant, Mended Heart is Second Chance at Life
Just two years old at the time, Zoey Jones was told she would need a heart and lung transplant for her failing organs, a complication due to the single ventricle heart defect she was born with.
Feb 02, 2016
The Westy Open Paddle Tennis Tournament and Post Party Slated for February 27
TWIG 3, an auxiliary of Nationwide Children’s Hospital, invites the public to its 15th annual Westy Open Paddle Tennis Tournament and Post Party presented by the Westwater Family on Saturday, February 27.