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Cellular Therapy - Deconstructing a Bone Marrow Transplant to Cure Cancer

Over the past 40 years, carefully combining chemotherapy, radiation therapy and surgery has brought the overall cure rate for childhood cancer to nearly 80 percent. However, for many cancers, these conventional therapies have reached a plateau.

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Experts Provide Practical Advice for Families Worried About Picky Eaters

Many families with young children experience bouts of picky eating, from toddlers who want to eat only chicken nuggets and mac and cheese, to kids who love sweet fruit but will not touch leafy green vegetables. Getting picky eaters to try new, healthier foods can be a challenge for parents and caregivers to navigate.

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Dane Snyder, MD, Named Associate Chief Medical Officer for Ambulatory Services

Dane Snyder, MD, has assumed the role of associate chief medical officer for Ambulatory Services at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, effective January 1. Dr. Skyler Kalady has been named section chief of Primary Care Pediatrics, also effective January 1. 

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Cheerleading Injuries: Risk Factors and Prevention Tips

Competitive cheerleading involves a great deal of tumbling and stunting activities. The repetitive tumbling routines place a great deal of pressure on the spine and can result in stress fractures and other injuries.

Can Primary Care “Coaches” Improve Child Health?

Nationwide Children’s is beginning the largest-scale pilot program of its kind in the United States, using health navigators or “coaches” to help young children receive the care they need during regular visits to pediatricians. The program is a collaboration with Seattle Children’s Hospital and puts a special focus on Black children and their families.

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Anorectal Malformations or Imperforate Anus

Babies born with imperforate anus or anorectal malformation have a condition where the anal opening (where solid waste leaves the body) and rectum do not develop properly.

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Deborah D Zerkle

Deborah Zerkle is the Lead Researcher of Massage Therapy at Nationwide Children's Hospital.

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Ursula M Findlen

Ursula M. Findlen, PhD, is the Research Director in the Division of Clinical Therapies- Audiology Department at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.

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Kelly J Kelleher

Kelly J. Kelleher, MD, is a pediatrician whose research interests focus on accessibility, effectiveness and quality of health care services for children and their families.