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Online Nutrition Calculator Takes Guesswork out of Choosing Healthy Snacks
In an effort to help curb the growing childhood obesity epidemic, Nationwide Childrens Hospital is launching a new online tool aimed at helping parents and kids make healthy snack choices.Nearly 34 percent of kids 2-19 years of age are overweight or obese, and it is estimated that approximately 30
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When the Rules of the Game are Broken: Research Studies Sports Injuries Related to Illegal Activity
A study published in the February issue of Injury Prevention estimates that more than 98,000 sports injuries in U.S. high schools in 2005-2007 were directly related to an action that was ruled illegal activity by a referee, official or disciplinary committee.Researchers in the Center for Injury
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Media Advisory: Fourth Annual Pinwheels for Prevention Kick-off Ceremony Monday
MEDIA ADVISORYWHAT: Fourth Annual Pinwheels for Prevention Kick-off CeremonyIn recognition of National Child Abuse Prevention MonthWHEN: Monday, March 31, 2008 10 a.m. media opportunityWHERE: Nationwide Childrens Hospital Stecker Auditorium555 S.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Old Village Primary Care Center to Move to New Location in Hilltop Area
Nationwide Childrens Hospital Old Village Primary Care Center, located at 50 Old Village Rd., is moving to a new location 2857 West Broad St. Slated to open its doors June 9, 2008, Nationwide Childrens Hospital Hilltop Primary Care Center will be more than double the size of the Old Village center,
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Offers Training for Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Nationwide Childrens Hospital is offering an all-day training Saturday, April 26 focused on providing strategies to parents and caregivers of children with Autism Spectrum disorders to assist with the education process.Education and Your Child with Autism will consist of topic-specific breakout
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Offers Kenpo Personal Defense Program
Nationwide Childrens Hospital is offering a self-defense program Kenpo Personal Defense for children age 12-years or older. This interactive program teaches the basics of personal protection.
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Program Assists Brothers and Sisters of Kids with Autism
Home to one of the largest intensive intervention and diagnostic centers for autism, Nationwide Childrens Hospital has long been recognized as a leader in autism intervention efforts.
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Research Shows Promise for Potential New Gene Therapy Strategy for Muscle-Wasting Diseases
Investigators in The Research Institute at Nationwide Childrens Hospital have identified the role of a protein that could potentially lead to new clinical treatments to combat musculoskeletal diseases, including Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD).Results of these studies appear in the March 11, 2008
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New Study Shows Submersion-Related Injuries Take Heavy Toll on Nations Children
Submersion-related injuries to U.S. children result in approximately $10 million in direct hospital costs each year according to research conducted by investigators in the Center for Injury Research and Policy at The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
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Di Lorenzo Receives 2008 Masters Award for Basic or Clinical Research in Digestive Sciences
Carlo Di Lorenzo, MD, (43054 zip code) was awarded the 2008 Masters Award for Basic or Clinical Research in Digestive Sciences yesterday by the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) Institute at an awards ceremony in San Diego, California.