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Pediatric Stroke News Tips from the American Stroke Associations International Stroke Conference 2010
Although stroke occurs primarily in the elderly, it also strikes young adults, children, infants and can even occur before birth — and with equally devastating results. Here is some of the latest research related to children and stroke.
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Ohio Credit Unions Set to March from Columbus to Cincinnati to Raise Funds for Ohios Childrens Hospitals
Ohio credit unions will kick-off their annual “Marching Miles for Miracle Kids” at noon Sunday, March 28 at Nationwide Children’s Hospital Dublin Close To HomeSM Center with Urgent Care located at 5675 Venture Dr. in Dublin.
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New National Study Examines Weight Training-Related Injuries
The popularity of weight training has grown over the past decade. A new study conducted by the Center for Injury Research and Policy of The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital has found that the number of injuries from weight training has increased as well.
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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.
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New Gene Therapy Study Reverses Effects of Lethal Childhood Muscle Disorder in Mice
Reversing a protein deficiency through gene therapy can correct motor function, restore nerve signals and improve survival in mice that serve as a model for the lethal childhood disorder spinal muscular atrophy, new research shows.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospitals Neurology Chief Co-authors Leading Stroke Textbook
The first edition of James Toole’s Cerebrovascular Disorders, published in 1967, was the first modern stroke textbook. Now, more than 40 years later and through five editions, a new edition has been released for both specialists and residents.
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LeFort 3 Distraction
LeFort 3 distraction is surgery to reposition the cheek bones, orbits and upper jaw. Distraction means the bones are moves slowly over several weeks, in order to achieve a larger movement and less relapse. LeFort 3 distraction can improve obstructive sleep apnea and reduce exorbitism.
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American Board of Pediatrics and American Board of Internal Medicine Sign-Off on Adult Congenital Heart Disease Sub-Specialty
Congenital heart disease (CHD) is the number one birth defect in the United States, and because of the advancement of surgery and technology in the treatment of CHD, more children live into adulthood than ever before.
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Orthognathic Surgery
The purpose of orthognathic surgery is to reposition the upper jaw, the lower jaw or the chin. There are several procedures that fall under the category of orthognathic surgery including LeFort 1, bilateral sagittal splint osteotomy (BSSO) and genioplasty. Two or three operations may be combined.