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Oct 30, 2013
Scientists Identify Genetic Link Between Language Impairment and Autism
In the first molecular genetic study of families with a history of both language impairment and autism, scientists may have uncovered a shared origin for the two conditions, an important step toward explaining why some cases of autism are accompanied by language difficulties and others are not.
Oct 29, 2013
Columbus Blue Jackets Players Recognize Hockey Fights Cancer Awareness Month with Visit to Nationwide Children's Hospital Wednesday
MEDIA ADVISORY WHAT: In recognition of the National Hockey League’s Hockey Fights Cancer Awareness month, the Columbus Blue Jackets players and mascot Stinger will visit patients and their families at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
Oct 28, 2013
Pregnant Women with Hepatitis C May Pass Swifter Viral Strain to Newborns, Study Suggests
Infants who get hepatitis C from their mothers during childbirth may inherit a viral strain that replicates more quickly than strains found in non-pregnant hosts, according to a new study published Oct. 27 in Nature Medicine.
Oct 21, 2013
2013 Nationwide Childrens Hospital Columbus Marathon & 1/2 Marathon Breaks Multiple Records
Athletes in the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Columbus Marathon & 1/2 Marathon lucked out with weather conditions, but it wasn’t luck that broke the following Columbus Marathon records this year: The event raised a record-breaking $1.25 million and counting for Nationwide
Oct 21, 2013
Study Shows Buying Breast Milk Online is Likely to Cause Illness in Infants
Results from a study led by researchers at Nationwide Children’s Hospital found more than three-fourths of breast milk samples purchased over the Internet contained bacteria that can cause illness, and frequently exhibited signs of poor collection, storage or shipping practices.
Oct 18, 2013
AveXis- BioLife Licenses Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Patent Portfolio from Nationwide Childrens Hospital and The Ohio State University
BioLife, a synthetic biology platform company soon to be renamed AveXis, has been granted exclusive rights to the spinal muscular atrophy gene therapy program developed at The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio.
Oct 17, 2013
AveXis and BioLife Announce The Research Institute at Nationwide Childrens Hospital Received Fast Track Status for Spinal Muscular Atrophy Treatment
AveXis and BioLife, synthetic biology platform companies, today announced that The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital received Fast Track designation from the U.S.
Oct 15, 2013
Nationwide Childrens Hospital, Wexner Medical Center Partner to Teach Patient-Centered Care
Nationwide Children’s Hospital and The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center have been selected to pilot a national initiative to enhance primary care training in the departments of Family Medicine, Internal Medicine and Pediatrics.
Oct 15, 2013
91st Annual TWIG Bazaar Scheduled for November 10 at Ohio Expo Center
Celebrating its 91st year, the TWIG Bazaar will offer attendees unique, handcrafted gifts created by TWIG members and outside artisans 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Sunday, November 10, 2013 in the Lausche Building at the Ohio Expo Center.
Oct 14, 2013
Whats Big, Green and Coming to the Palace Theatre? Shrek!
To raise funds for central Ohio’s only pediatric hospice and palliative care program, Pleasure Guild of Nationwide Children’s Hospital will present Shrek the Musical March 7-9, 2014 at Columbus' historic Palace Theatre, 34 West Broad Street.