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$13.1 Million Innovation Grant Expands Pediatric Health Care for Underserved Children

The State of Ohio, Partners for Kids, Nationwide Children’s Hospital and Akron Children’s Hospital unite to expand innovative model of health care delivery for underserved children (June 18, 2012). Read More ›

Suicidality and Risk of Suicide--Definition, Drug Safety Concerns, and a Necessary Target for Drug Development: A Consensus Statement.

This paper was the outcome of a consensus conference on March 23-24, 2009 to address issues concerning potential treatment-emergent "suicidality." Read More ›

Study Reveals Sickle Cell Patients Should be Better Monitored for Constipation Prevention

Not all patients with sickle cell disease receive laxatives after being treated with narcotics, despite recommendations from a collaborative panel of pediatric experts. These are the findings from a Nationwide Children’s Hospital study examining patients from 29 pediatric hospitals that was published in Pediatric Blood & Cancer in 2010.

Study Shows Adolescents Disclose Suicidal Thoughts Using Computerized Tablet

Computerized screening tablets help primary care physicians identify behavioral health risks (April 12, 2010). Read the Press Release ›

Digital Diagnosis

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Centers Collaborate in Mental Health Research

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Study Shows Asking Adolescents Sensitive Health Questions by Computer Results in Honest Answers, Better Care

The study used the Health eTouch tablet to ask adolescent patients questions about sensitive topics including substance abuse, depression and suicidal thoughts. Based on the patient’s response, their doctor could best advise the patient on follow-up care or specialist appointments (December 1, 2009). Read the Press Release ›