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New Study Finds that the Number of Battery-Related Emergency Department Visits by Children More Than Doubles
In today’s technology-driven world, batteries, especially button batteries, are everywhere. They power countless gadgets and electronic items that we use every day. While they may seem harmless, button batteries can be dangerous if swallowed by children.
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Bunk Bed-Related Injuries Not Exclusive to Young Children
Bunk bed-related injuries are not an issue of concern solely for parents of young children according to a study conducted by investigators at the Center for Injury Research and Policy of The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
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Study Finds Significant Increase in Number and Severity of Suicide-Related Calls to U.S. Poison Control Centers Involving Over-the-Counter Pain Relievers
In a new study, researchers at the Center for Injury Research and Policy and the Central Ohio Poison Center at Nationwide Children’s Hospital analyzed the 549,807 calls made to Poison Control Centers (PCCs) in the US for suicide-related cases involving OTC analgesics from 2000 through 2018 and found that both the overall number and rate of these cases increased significantly by 57% and 34%, respectively, during this period.
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Nursery Product-Related Injuries on the Rise Among Young Children
Parents of young children use nursery products daily but these products are associated with injury more often than you might think. A new study from the Center for Injury Research and Policy at Nationwide Children’s Hospital found that about every 8 minutes in the U.S., a child three years of
The Social Needs of Mothers With Postpartum Depression
In a recent study, researchers from Nationwide Children’s found that self-reported social needs like food insecurity, housing instability, difficulty paying utilities or lack of transportation to medical appointments were significantly associated with postpartum depression.
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Hyundai Hope on Wheels Presents Nationwide Children’s Hospital with Hyundai Hope Scholar and Young Investigator Grants Totaling $500,000 to Support Pediatric Cancer Research
In the newest rounds of grants marking its 20th anniversary, Hyundai Hope On Wheels® 501(c)(3) celebrates National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month by awarding grants totaling $500,000 to Dean Lee, MD, PhD, and Ryan Roberts, MD, PhD, physician-scientists in The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
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Mental Health Concerns and Traumatic Events Are Common Among Young Children Who Die By Suicide
A study published today by Nationwide Children’s Hospital researchers found that although the circumstances around any suicide death are complex, there are often shared characteristics and experiences among young children who die by suicide.
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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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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.