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Child Passenger Safety
Car crashes are the #1 cause of death among children in the US. Depending on age, weight and height, children need to be in car seats, booster seats, or seat belts every time they are in the car.
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$1.6 Million Study of Appendicitis Treatment Could Help Children Avoid Surgery
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- In the first study of its kind in the United States, researchers at Nationwide Children’s Hospital will examine the effectiveness of antibiotic therapy alone to treat appendicitis in children, research that could allow patients to avoid a surgery many may not need.
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New Study Finds Rate of Injuries Among Youth Soccer Players Doubled; Rate of Head Injuries Increased 1600%
Soccer is an increasingly popular sport in the United States, both professionally and recreationally, with over 3 million registered soccer players under 19 years of age playing in leagues every year.
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4-Year Study Finds No Correlation Between Head Impacts and Cognitive Outcomes in Youth Tackle Football Players
Dr. Sean Rose and colleagues collaborated with MORE Foundation, the Complex Concussion Clinic at Nationwide Children's, and other researchers to prospectively follow youth tackle football players in real time across four seasons, which can account for confounding factors. The study, recently published in JAMA Network Open, was conducted from July 2016 through January 2020, and enrolled players from four football teams. A total of 70 male players, 9-12 years of age, who were in 5th and 6th grade, volunteered to participate, with 18 completing all four years of the study.
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New Study Finds Fingers Account for Majority of Pediatric Amputations Requiring Hospitalization
According to a new study conducted by researchers at the Center for Injury Research and Policy of The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, there were more than 950 children 17 years old and younger admitted to U.S. hospitals for traumatic amputations in 2003.
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New Study Finds that the Number of Battery-Related Emergency Department Visits by Children More Than Doubles
In today’s technology-driven world, batteries, especially button batteries, are everywhere. They power countless gadgets and electronic items that we use every day. While they may seem harmless, button batteries can be dangerous if swallowed by children.
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Bunk Bed-Related Injuries Not Exclusive to Young Children
Bunk bed-related injuries are not an issue of concern solely for parents of young children according to a study conducted by investigators at the Center for Injury Research and Policy of The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
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Muscular Dystrophy Clinic
The Muscular Dystrophy Clinic is nationally recognized for leading research and clinical care for patients with muscular dystrophy. Supported in part by the Muscular Dystrophy Association, we provide the highest level of comprehensive care to patients from across the country.
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Pedal-with-Pete Foundation Donates $28,000 to Nationwide Childrens Hospital for Cerebral Palsy Research
In August 2010, the Pedal-with-Pete Foundation hosted its annual Ride for Pete’s Sake Bike Ride to raise awareness for Cerebral Palsy. With more than 630 riders, attendees raised more than $40,000 for Cerebral Palsy research.