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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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Nationwide Foundation Pediatric Innovation Fund Accelerating Lifesaving Progress at Newly-Formed Institute For Genomic Medicine at Nationwide Childrens Hospital
The Nationwide Foundation today announced a new $10 million gift for the Nationwide Foundation Pediatric Innovation Fund at Nationwide Children’s Hospital to help accelerate the most promising research and clinical discoveries at Nationwide Children’s.
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Spinal Fusion
Does your child have scoliosis? Learn more about a spinal fusion to correct the spine.
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How to Talk with Your Kids About Puberty
When kids are toddlers or preschoolers, they start asking questions about their bodies – and even yours. If you start early and talk to them often, then talking about puberty when they get older will be a lot easier.
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Youth suicide is a serious health issue. However, there is hope. Suicide is preventable. We study ways to identify youth and adolescents who are at risk for suicide and provide them with the help they need where and when they need it.
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Hoskinson Lab
Under the direction of principal investigator Kristen Hoskinson, PhD, the Hoskinson Lab studies the long-term effects of pediatric chronic illnesses that affect brain functioning, with a focus on parts of the brain that support social development, complex problem solving, and day-to-day adjustment. Learn more about current studies and collaborations with other research groups.
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Health Equity at Nationwide Children's
It is our mission and our opportunity to address the issue of health equity head-on and double-down on efforts to support population health and health equity for all.
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Dayton Children’s Hospital, Nationwide Children’s Hospital and CareSource Bringing Accountable Care Organization, Partners For Kids, to the Dayton Region
Today, Dayton Children’s Hospital, Nationwide Children’s Hospital and multi-state managed care plan CareSource announce the extension of their longstanding collaboration to improve the health of children by bringing Partners For Kids, a transformational accountable care organization
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New Study Finds 24 Children a Day are Treated in U.S. Emergency Departments for High Chair-Related Injuries
High chairs and booster seats are commonly used to help make feeding young children easier. Although most parents assume these products are safe, millions have been recalled in recent years, and injuries associated with their use continue to occur.
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Thrush and Yeast Infections
Thrush is an infection caused by a fungus called candida. Thrush can affect a child's mouth or diaper area. Oral thrush begins as flat white spots and come together to form patches. These spots are often mistaken for "milk patches." Candida in the diaper area can cause a red rash with tiny blisters.