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Buck a Night at the Hampton Inn & Suites at Easton Supports Nationwide Childrens Hospital
The Hampton Inn & Suites at Easton is in the middle of their “Buck a Night” campaign running now through the end of March. All proceeds from the campaign will benefit Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
Gene Therapy Fellowship
The Gene Therapy Fellowship provides a unique training opportunity to experience cutting-edge trials at the Jerry R. Mendell Center for Gene Therapy at Nationwide Children’s for translational research in neuromuscular disease.
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Persisting Symptoms After Concussion
Most children return to typical function in 3-4 weeks after a concussion. About one in four children can have symptoms that continue for a longer time. This is called Persisting Symptoms after Concussion, or Post-Concussion Syndrome.
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Jerry R. Mendell
Jerry R. Mendell, MD, is an advisor to the Jerry R. Mendell Center for Gene Therapy in the Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s and to Sarepta Therapeutics. He is also an emeritus professor of Pediatrics at The Ohio State University.
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Neuromuscular Disorders
Patients benefit from coordinated care from specialists, all with expertise in pediatric neuromuscular disorders.
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Newborn Screening for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Shows Promise as an International Model
Investigators at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, working with the DNA Sequencing Core Facility at the University of Utah, have developed an approach to newborn screening (NBS) for the life-threatening genetic disorder, Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) and potentially other muscular
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Expands Plastic Surgery Services; Focuses on Multi-Disciplinary Team Approach
When it comes to plastic surgery, the changing of one’s physical appearance is normally just the first step of a long process. Expert surgery is only the beginning, and Nationwide Children’s Hospital recognizes the importance of caring for the whole child.
Seizure Care
Activity in the brain is controlled by electrical impulses. If these electrical signals are not sent in the right order or at the proper rate, seizures can occur.
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Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)
Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a rare condition defined by worsening muscle weakness and damage. It is the most common inherited neuromuscular disorder that affects all races and ethnicities. DMD only affects males and children with DMD may lose the ability to walk as early as 7 years of age.
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Muscular Dystrophy Clinic Specialists
The combined expertise of specialists in neuromuscular disorders, cardiology, pulmonary medicine, and other disciplines make up the Muscular Dystrophy Clinic.