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Nationwide Children’s Hospital Researchers Review Influences of Maternal Diabetes on Fetal Heart Development
In a comprehensive review recently published in Birth Defects Research, Vidu Garg, MD, and Madhumita Basu, PhD, offer a “state of the science” look at the impact of maternal diabetes, and potential gene-environmental influences in that context, on fetal heart development.
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Investigators Develop Technique to Effectively Edit NK Cells to Target Specific Cancer Cells
Originally, NK cells seemed promising for a natural therapy to fight cancer due to their innate ability to recognize any cells expressing stress or signs of infection. But investigators quickly realized they faced three key challenges: first, it was difficult to grow a large enough number of NK cells in the lab to offer useful infusions at a reasonable cost; second, an ideal universal donor solution was needed to make NK cell products faster, more reliably and with off-the-shelf availability; and third, NK cells were resistant to genetic modifications that might help them better target specific types of cancer cells. Nationwide Children’s Hospital investigators and their collaborators painstakingly solved the first two problems over the past decade. Now, they’ve conquered the third.
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Oligodendrocytes Induce Motor Neuron Death in ALS
A first-of-its-kind oligodendrocyte in vitro model shows that human cells normally supportive of motor neuron function play an active role in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis pathogenesis – and this discovery may point the way toward therapeutic timing and targets.
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International Symposium Explores Hybrid Approach to Congenital Heart Disease
Interventional cardiologists and cardiothoracic surgeons throughout the United States, North and South America, Europe, Asia and Australia, who treat patients with congenital heart disease, will gather at Nationwide Childrens Hospital June 16-18, 2008 for the third International Symposium on the
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Urgent Care or Emergency Department for Childhood Injuries?
As the weather warms and kids head outdoors, the chance for injury rises. Where should families seek help when accidents occur? The answer depends on the nature of your child’s injury and the services offered in your community.
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Urologic Concerns
After the pull-through procedure and colostomy closure, many parents feel that the stress is now behind them. But they must realize that the new focus should then move to the treatment of constipation and urologic management.
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What to Expect
Learn what to expect during your stay with us at The Heart Center at Nationwide Children's — from admission to discharge.
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The Student Urinary Tract Program in Education and Research
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) funded Student Urinary Tract Program in Education and Research (SUPER) Summer Training Program is for undergraduate students interested in an integrated research and clinical experience.
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Fecal Fat Quantitative Test (72 Hour Collection)
How to prepare for a fecal fat quantitative test.
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24-Hour Urine Specimen Collection Guidelines
This Helping Hand™ is about what steps to take when a 24-hour urine sample is ordered for your child.