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New Study Finds Dramatic Increase in Calls to U.S. Poison Control Centers for Kratom Exposure
A new study conducted by the Center for Injury Research and Policy and the Central Ohio Poison Center at Nationwide Children’s Hospital found that there were more than 1,800 calls to U.S. Poison Control Centers regarding exposures to kratom from January 2011 through December 2017.
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital Joins New NORD Rare Disease Centers of Excellence Network, Committed to Improving Access and Care for Rare Disease Patients
Nationwide Children’s Hospital has been selected as a Rare Disease Center of Excellence by the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD), a nonprofit patient advocacy organization committed to the identification, treatment and cure of rare disorders through education, research and patient services
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Highly Reliable Brain Imaging Protocol Identifies Delays in Premature Infants
Infants born prematurely are at elevated risk for cognitive, motor, and behavioral deficits — the severity of which was, until recently, almost impossible to accurately predict in the neonatal period with conventional brain imaging technology.
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New National Study Examines Pediatric Mobility Aid-Related Injuries
Children and adolescents with an injury or disability may use mobility aids such as crutches, walkers and wheelchairs to help them move around more easily. However, use of these aids has been associated with risk for injury.
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Can Fatty Acid Supplements Improve Your Child’s Behavior?
When children are born prematurely, they may miss out on important nutrients that affect brain development. As a result, preemies can sometimes struggle in school or with behavior problems. Physicians or parents may try to make up for that lost time using nutritional supplements.
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As one of the largest pediatric ACS verified Level 1 trauma centers in the nation, we are finding the best outcome for every patient we treat. Our Trauma Program ensures expert evaluation, treatment and follow-up for all injured children.
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Moss Appointed Surgeon-in-Chief at Nationwide Children's Hospital
R. Lawrence Moss, MD, has been named Surgeon-in-Chief at Nationwide Children's Hospital, effective February 1, 2011. He will also be appointed Professor of Surgery at The Ohio State University (OSU) College of Medicine and will serve as the primary surgical liaison between Nationwide
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Nick & Janelle Foligno Donate $500,000 to Nationwide Childrens Hospital in Support of Pediatric Congenital Heart Care and Research
National Hockey League Columbus Blue Jackets Captain Nick Foligno and his wife, Janelle, today announced a $500,000 gift to Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
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Study Finds Limited Availability of Child Safety Seat Types For Obese Young Children
Childhood obesity is a critical health issue. And the use of child safety seats is required by law. But how many child safety seat types are available for the increasing number of obese children? Not nearly enough—according to a study published in the April issue of Pediatrics and conducted
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Would You Buy Breast Milk Online For Your Baby?
Some parents turn to the internet when they can’t produce enough breast milk—but online breast milk isn’t as safe as it might seem. Learn what researchers found when they tested milk bought from classified ads, the health risks for babies, and why screened, pasteurized milk from a milk bank is a much safer choice.