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Feng Lab
Under the directions of Zongdi Feng, PhD, the Feng Lab focuses on understanding the life cycle and pathogenesis of human hepatitis viruses and identifying methods to improve the outcome of diseases caused by these infections.
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Patient Conference on Little-Known Brain Disorder To Be Held at Nationwide Children's Hospital, August 13-14, 2011
Intracranial hypertension (IH) patients, their families and others will travel from across the country, Canada and the Mideast to attend the 2011 Intracranial Hypertension Research Foundation Patient Conference at Nationwide Children's Hospital on August 13-14, 2011.
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New Study: More Than 20,000 Sledding Injuries Each Year
Although sledding is a popular winter pastime, it can unfortunately lead to serious injury. A new study conducted by the Center for Injury Research and Policy of The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital found that from 1997-2007, an estimated 229,023 children and adolescents
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October Recognized As Fire Prevention Month
Fires in the home can start in an instant and spread in seconds, leaving families with as little as two minutes to escape from a residential fire. However, with smoke alarms, escape plans and good fire safety practices, two minutes is enough time for families to evacuate unharmed.
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Study Finds Suicidal Youths Can Be Successfully Identified at Regular Medical Check-ups
Suicide is the third leading cause of death among adolescents, according to the Centers for Disease Control. In such a preventable tragedy, early detection of the various risk factors and treatment could help save many lives.
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Study Finds Computerized Screening with Immediate Results Helps Physicians Identify Dangerous Behaviors among Adolescents
Technology may be the key to identifying high-risk behaviors among adolescents. Injury risk, depressive symptoms and drug and alcohol use are the leading causes of adolescent morbidity and mortality; yet pediatricians often lack the time to screen for these behavioral concerns.
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Low-Grade Gliomas
Low-grade gliomas are a type of brain tumor that grow slowly and are less aggressive than high-grade gliomas. They can cause seizures, headaches, and other symptoms. Treatment options include surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy.
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Nationwide Children's Hospital Receives $50,000 from Hyundai Hope On Wheels Program to Fund Pediatric Cancer Research
Hyundai Motor America and its dealerships will present Nationwide Childrens Hospital with a check for $50,000 to aid the hospitals pediatric cancer research efforts today in an event at 10 a.m.
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First National Study to Examine Recreational and Competitive Diving-Related Injuries
The thrill of flipping and jumping into water has become common practice among children and adolescents as they dive into more than eight million swimming pools across the United States.