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New Initiative Aims to Improve Diagnosis and Treatment of Children with Solid Tumors Through Molecular Analysis
The National Cancer Institute (NCI), part of the National Institutes of Health, Children’s Oncology Group (COG), and Nationwide Children's Hospital are poised to change the direction of pediatric cancer diagnosis and care. New results from international efforts to characterize pediatric cancers have led to the Molecular Characterization Initiative: a project that aims to collect, analyze, and report clinical molecular data to support COG-affiliated clinicians in choosing the best treatment for each child. This program is part of the NCI Childhood Cancer Data Initiative (CCDI).
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Heart Transplant Program
Heart transplants save and change lives. The heart transplant team at Nationwide Children’s focuses on maximizing a patient’s health before, during and after transplantation. Our goal is to help our patients achieve an ideal outcome after their heart transplant.
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Speech Services for Hearing Loss
We offers many speech services to meet the individual needs of your child and family. Services are based on your choices.
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Elevated Liver Enzymes
Elevated (too high) levels of liver enzymes are a warning sign that something might be harming the liver. Two of these enzymes are alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST). Symptoms of elevated liver enzymes may include jaundice and swelling of the abdomen, arms or legs.
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Partners in Care, Partners in Hope
The Family Advisory Council at Nationwide Children's Hospital is proud to award an annual recognition for excellence in family-centered care. Learn more about the award and the most recent recipient.
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Broken Fingers: Why They Need Special Treatment and Care
Find out why a finger fracture is unique, tips for adjusting and why your child always needs care for a swollen, injured finger.
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New Study Finds Children and Adolescents at Risk from Medicine Intended for Pets
Almost two thirds of households in the US own a pet and many of these households have children that either live in or visit the home. As pet owners know, it is common for pets to need medications either to treat health conditions or to prevent things like fleas, ticks, and heartworm.
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital Announces Expanded Facility and Therapy Dog Program
Nationwide Children’s Hospital announced today Butterfly PAWS, an expanded facility and therapy dog program to support healing, and emotional and mental well-being and contribute to best outcomes for patients, families and staff. To celebrate Butterfly PAWS, the hospital unveiled “Canine Corner,” a special area on the first floor of the hospital featuring seating for families during their visit, animal friends Gus and Junebug and a digital display dedicated to highlighting pups and patients alike.
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Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return (TAPVR)
Total anomalous pulmonary venous return (TAPVR) is a condition where the blood vessels in the lungs, called the pulmonary veins, are not attached to the heart in the right place. Because of this, the body can’t get enough oxygen.