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Aug 12, 2014
Regional Anesthesia for Pediatric Knee Surgery Reduces Pain, Speeds Recovery
A recent study of an ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia technique, called femoral nerve block, shows that it leads to less opioid use and allows the majority of patients to go home within hours of surgery.
Aug 11, 2014
Discovery of New Form of Dystrophin Protein Could Lead to Therapy for Some DMD Patients
Scientists have discovered a new form of dystrophin, a protein critical to normal muscle function, and identified the genetic mechanism responsible for its production. Studies of the new protein isoform, published online Aug.
Jul 24, 2014
Continuous Antibiotics Not Necessary for Many Children with Common Prenatal Abnormality, Study Shows
Up to 5 percent of all prenatal ultrasounds uncover antenatal hydronephrosis, or enlarged kidneys, the most commonly detected prenatal abnormality in the United States.
Jul 24, 2014
Teen Alcohol Use Affected by Expected Enjoyment and Understanding of Health Messages, Study Finds
Teens with the best understanding of health messaging may also be the most susceptible to messages that make alcohol use look appealing and fun — like television ads for beer or liquor — according to a study published this week in the journal Patient Education and Counseling.
Jul 22, 2014
New Study Finds High School Lacrosse Players at Risk for Concussions, Other Injuries
Lacrosse is one of the fastest-growing high school sports in the United States, with more than 170,000 students now playing the sometimes hard-hitting game. The growing participation numbers, however, mean that more young people than ever are at risk of injury in lacrosse practice and competition.
Jul 21, 2014
Nationwide Childrens Hospital to Host Information Sessions on Adolescent Weight Loss Surgery
Nationwide Children’s Hospital will host a series of Bariatric Surgery Information Sessions to discuss weight loss surgery options available for teens to combat obesity. The sessions will be offered from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Nationwide Children’s Ann Isaly Wolfe Education Center, 575 S.
Jul 18, 2014
New Center for Colorectal and Pelvic Reconstruction Announced at Nationwide Childrens Hospital
With the recruitment of internationally-known colorectal surgeon Marc Levitt, MD, Nationwide Children’s Hospital has established a Center for Colorectal and Pelvic Reconstruction. The first of its kind, the center has combined Dr.
Jul 16, 2014
Preeclampsia May Share Cause With Disorders Such as Alzheimers
New research has identified a potential cause of and a better diagnostic method for preeclampsia, one of the most deadly and poorly understood pregnancy-related conditions in the world.
Jul 16, 2014
Nationwide Childrens Hospital Columbus Marathon & ½ Marathon Announce 2014 Patient Champions at RunFest
The Nationwide Children’s Hospital Columbus Marathon & ½ Marathon is pleased to announce its field of “Patient Champions” who will represent 24 of the 26.2 miles on this year’s course.
Jul 09, 2014
Immune Function Predicts Infection Risk Among Child Trauma Patients
Researchers studying critically ill children with traumatic injuries have identified an immune marker that predicts which patients are likely to develop a hospital-acquired infection.