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New Study Examines Injuries to U.S. Workers with Disabilities

A new study conducted by researchers at the Center for Injury Research and Policy of The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and The Ohio State University compared medically attended noncccupational and occupational injuries among U.S. workers with and without disabilities.

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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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Kelly Lab

The Kelly Lab's research is focused on improving the care of children born with congenital heart disease, with a particular interest in single ventricle heart disease. Our work is translational in nature, centered on the discovery, development and dissemination of new diagnostics and treatments for patients with single ventricle heart disease.

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Stair Safety

While the number of stair-related injuries did show a declining trend, these types of injuries continue to be a common source of injury among young children.

The Higher Mortality Rate of Previously Incarcerated Youth

A recent study from Nationwide Children’s found that young people who were previously incarcerated in the juvenile legal system are nearly 6x more likely than the general population to experience early mortality. Researchers say that better supporting youths in the reentry process may help.

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Hughes Lab

Under the direction of Dr. Hughes, the Hughes Lab designs and evaluates evidence-based interventions to address youth suicide, depression, and sleep problems, partnering with schools and communities to expand access to mental health care. 

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$6.3 Million Grant To Further Childhood Sarcoma Therapeutic Research

Researchers at Nationwide Children’s Hospital will use a $6.3 million grant to further their study of pediatric sarcomas, a rare form of the disease that affects bone or soft tissue and accounts for 11 percent of all childhood cancers.

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Nephrology and Hypertension

We provide specialized and consultative care for kidney injury, disease and failure; glomerular disorders; kidney stones; metabolic bone disease; high blood pressure; nephrotic syndrome; urinary tract infections and more. Our program includes comprehensive dialysis and transplant services.

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Smoke Alarms

Working smoke alarms are essential for preventing injuries and deaths caused by house fires. By giving you more time to escape, smoke alarms can cut your risk of dying in a house fire by nearly half.