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Nationwide Children’s Hospital Designated Rett Syndrome Foundation Center of Excellence
Nationwide Children’s Hospital has been honored today with the International Rett Syndrome Foundation (IRSF) Center of Excellence designation. Nationwide Children’s joins three new institutions designated for excellence in Rett syndrome care in the Center of Excellence Network. The designation recognizes Nationwide Children’s continued dedication to providing best-in-class clinical care for Rett syndrome, a rare neurological and developmental disorder.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital First To Implement New International Cerebral Palsy Guidelines
While diagnosis of cerebral palsy typically occurs when children are 2 years of age or older, Nationwide Children’s has decreased the average age of diagnosis to 13 months, allowing for earlier therapy.
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La Crosse Virus: What You Need to Know
Mosquito bites are more than a nuisance, they can spread viruses like La Crosse, which may cause severe illness in children. Learn where this virus is found, how to recognize symptoms, and what families can do to protect against infection.
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What Is Autism?
Autism Spectrum Disorder, or more commonly referred to as Autism, is a neurological disability that causes problems with social communication and restricted interests or patterns of behavior.
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Massage Therapy
A leader in pediatric massage therapy, Nationwide Children’s is one of the only children’s hospitals to staff a department of full-time, licensed massage therapists.
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Phase 1 Study Shows Encouraging Data for Gene Replacement Therapy for Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1
A one-time intravenous infusion of the high dose of gene therapy extended the survival of patients with spinal muscular atrophy type 1 (SMA1) in a Phase 1 clinical trial, according to a study published today in the New England Journal of Medicine. The study was conducted by Researchers from Nationwide Children’s Hospital in collaboration with AveXis, Inc. and The Ohio State University College of Medicine.
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AveXis Receives U.S. FDA Breakthrough Therapy Designation for AVXS-101 Gene Replacement Therapy for Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1
AveXis, Inc., (Nasdaq:AVXS) a clinical-stage gene therapy company developing treatments for patients suffering from rare and life-threatening neurological genetic diseases, today announced the U.S.
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Spinal Muscular Atrophy Clinic
The SMA Clinic is a joint program between Nationwide Children’s and The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Our team provides comprehensive, multidisciplinary care for patients from across the United States.
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Jeffrey R Leonard
Jeffrey R. Leonard, MD, is the Chief of Neurosurgery, Surgical Director of Neuro-Oncology and Director of the Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy (SDR) program at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. With more than 20 years of experience in pediatric neurosurgery, Dr. Leonard is renowned for his expertise in specialized neurosurgical procedures, such as SDR surgery for spasticity and the surgical treatment for highly complex brain tumors. Prior to joining Nationwide Children’s, Dr. Leonard spent 11 years on the faculty at St. Louis Children’s Hospital where he worked closely with the late T.S. Park, MD, the recognized pioneer in helping children with the SDR procedure. Dr. Leonard is the Robert F. & Edgar T. Wolfe Foundation Endowed Chair in Neurosurgery at Nationwide Children’s and a professor of Neurological Surgery at The Ohio State University College of Medicine.
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Dr. Brian Kaspar First Recipient of Grant Morrow, III, MD, Endowed Chair in Pediatric Research at Nationwide Childrens Hospital
During a recent ceremony, Brian Kaspar, PhD, was named the first recipient of the Grant Morrow, III, MD, Endowed Chair in Pediatric Research at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. This endowed chair is supported by Arthur E. Shepard and Dorothy D.