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Gene Therapy Goals and Objectives
Our Fellowship provides training for clinician scientists in the field of genetic therapies for neuromuscular disease. Learn more about the goals and objectives of this fellowship.
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital Named a CMT Center of Excellence
The Charcot-Marie-Tooth Association has named Nationwide Children’s Hospital a CMT Center of Excellence, in recognition of the comprehensive care and expertise provided to children with the most common form of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, CMT1A.
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Epilepsy
Epilepsy is a neurological condition involving the brain that makes people more susceptible to having recurrent unprovoked seizures. The two broad categories of epileptic seizures are generalized and partial seizures.
Febrile Seizures
For most children, fevers cause minor discomfort; but for a few children, fevers can cause seizures. While these seizures are considered benign and self-limiting, a febrile seizure is a terrifying event for most parents and is one of the most common reasons for a trip to the emergency department (ED).
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Pediatric Stroke News Tips from the American Stroke Associations International Stroke Conference 2010
Although stroke occurs primarily in the elderly, it also strikes young adults, children, infants and can even occur before birth — and with equally devastating results. Here is some of the latest research related to children and stroke.
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Cannabidiol is effective in children with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome
Children with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome can have hundreds of brief seizures every day. This complex form of epilepsy often does not respond to conventional epilepsy medication, leaving children at serious risk of injury from their seizures, or confined to wheelchairs and beds.
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital Renames Center for Gene Therapy, Honoring Jerry Mendell, MD
Nationwide Children’s Hospital announced today the renaming and dedication of the Jerry R. Mendell, MD Center for Gene Therapy at the Abigail Wexner Research Institute, in honor of Jerry Mendell, MD, a pioneer in the fields of neurology and gene therapy and a catalyst for advancement in the treatment of multiple neuromuscular disorders.
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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.
Meet Our Team
Whatever the cause, the Sleep Disorders Program at Nationwide Children's Hospital can comprehensively evaluate patients and make appropriate treatment recommendations.
Epilepsy Surgery Team
Meet the Epilepsy Surgery specialists and clinicians.