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11
Sep 2012
Talking to Kids About 9/11
Depending on how old you are, you probably remember exactly where you were on September 11, 2001 when the first plane hit The World Trade Center in Manhattan at 8:46 a.m. ET. What is a current event for adults is history for many children. As the news media recaps the 11th anniversary of the terrorist
By: Cincinnati Children’s News Team | 0
Rare and Complex Conditions
Exploring New Frontiers
31
Aug 2012
Exploring New Frontiers
Fourteen-year-old Shane DiGiovanna has wanted to be part of the exploration of space since he was a toddler. Today, he came one step closer when he met two men who have explored space and had the opportunity to ask them his most burning questions about the future of NASA and their experiences in space. Astronauts
By: Cincinnati Children’s News Team | 2
Hospital Operations
Astronaut Neil Armstrong’s Memorial Gift to Cincinnati Children’s
28
Aug 2012
Astronaut Neil Armstrong’s Memorial Gift to Cincinnati Children’s
Astronaut Neil Armstrong, an Ohio native who died Saturday in Cincinnati at age 82, will always be a hero in the minds of many because of his historic Apollo 11 moon landing on July 20, 1969. Now he will also now be known for taking yet another giant leap for mankind right here on earth
By: Cincinnati Children’s News Team | 0
Healthy Living
Cincinnati Walks for Kids Oct. 20
24
Aug 2012
Cincinnati Walks for Kids Oct. 20
Join Cincinnati Children’s on Saturday, Oct. 20 at Coney Island for Cincinnati Walks for Kids – a day of family fun that benefits the patients and families of Cincinnati Children’s. Over the last six years, our community has come together to raise nearly $4 million for the medical center. That money has gone a long
By: Cincinnati Children’s News Team | 0
Cancer and Blood Diseases
Cincinnati Children’s Awarded $75,000 Hyundai Grant for Pediatric Cancer Research
23
Aug 2012
Cincinnati Children’s Awarded $75,000 Hyundai Grant for Pediatric Cancer Research
Hyundai Hope On Wheels® and Cincinnati-area Hyundai dealers awarded Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center a $75,000 Hyundai Scholar Grant to support the pediatric cancer research of Dr. Maureen O’Brien, who is currently working to identify new therapies that may help patients with relapsed acute myeloid leukemia. Cincinnati Children’s is one of 43 recipients of Hope
By: Cincinnati Children’s News Team | 1
Healthy Living
 

21
Aug 2012
Milk Donor Pt. 2: A Bereaved Mother Creates a Lasting Legacy for Her Son
Yesterday we told you about the Mother’s Milk Bank of Ohio (MMBO), a program that provides pasteurized donor breast milk to infants and toddlers with life-threatening illnesses whose mothers cannot provide human milk. Many moms find the program to be a rewarding way to help others by donating excess milk they know their child will
By: Cincinnati Children’s News Team | 0
Healthy Living
Human Milk Donors Give Infants a Running Start on the Road to Lifelong Health
20
Aug 2012
Human Milk Donors Give Infants a Running Start on the Road to Lifelong Health
It’s World Breastfeeding Awareness month and this year’s theme is “The Road to Lifelong Health Begins with Breastfeeding.” Organizations like the American Academy of Pediatrics, Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine, the American Dietetic Association, and the World Health Organization have done a tremendous job advocating breastfeeding as the preferred and exclusive method of infant nourishment for
By: Cincinnati Children’s News Team | 0
Research and Discoveries
 

16
Aug 2012
Infants Exposed to Specific Molds Have Higher Asthma Risk
The following article recently appeared in UC Health News. It has been edited for this format. Cincinnati-based researchers have found that exposure to three types of mold during infancy may have a direct link to asthma development during childhood. These forms of mold—Aspergillus ochraceus, Aspergillus unguis and Penicillium variable—are typically found growing in water-damaged homes,
By: Cincinnati Children’s News Team | 0
Vaccines
 

27
Jul 2012
Boys Should Get HPV Vaccine
Researchers at Cincinnati Children’s recently published a study showing that the human papillomavirus vaccine (HPV) has been effective in decreasing HPV infection, not only in immunized teenage girls but also in those who are not immunized. This is a phenomenon known as herd protection – a decrease in infection rates among unimmunized individuals that occurs
By: Cincinnati Children’s News Team | 0
Research and Discoveries
 

24
Jul 2012
Cincinnati Children’s Awarded Research Grant to Help Predict Drug Safety
Today the National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced that James M. Wells, PhD at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center is one of 17 investigators nationwide to receive a grant from a $13 million research fund to study the development of human tissue chips for drug screening purposes. The NIH, in collaboration with the Defense Advanced
By: Cincinnati Children’s News Team | 0
Safety and Prevention
 

23
Jul 2012
Preventing the 3H’s of Heat Illness in Kids
We often hear about keeping the elderly safe during extreme summer heat but kids are equally susceptible. Heat stroke, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are three reactions caused by exposure to high temperatures combined with high humidity – the kind of conditions we are expecting this week in many parts of the country. • Heat stroke is
By: Cincinnati Children’s News Team | 0
Safety and Prevention
Mosquito Bite or Bedbug Bite…How to Tell?
14
Jul 2012
Mosquito Bite or Bedbug Bite…How to Tell?
Bedbug bites are often mistaken for mosquito bites. Learn more about bedbugs and how to distinguish between the two.
By: Cincinnati Children’s News Team | 2
Research and Discoveries
 

10
Jul 2012
Autism in the News: New Research and Resources
Members of the Cincinnati Children’s team are currently involved in discovering and developing new treatments for kids with autism spectrum disorders. Learn about the latest research and parent resources. Researchers Report Success in Treating CTD Autism Spectrum Disorder Using a mouse model of autism, researchers at the University of Cincinnati (UC) and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital
By: Cincinnati Children’s News Team | 0
Safety and Prevention
 

07
Jul 2012
Shigella Can Put a Damper on Summer Swimming Fun
There is at least one thing that parents don’t want to bring home from the swimming pool this summer: shigellosis. It’s caused by a group of bacteria called Shigella. Most people infected with Shigella develop diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps starting a day or two after they are exposed to the bacteria. One way to
By: Cincinnati Children’s News Team | 0
Research and Discoveries
 

01
Jul 2012
Study Suggests New Screening Method for Sudden Death in Teen Athletes
While sudden death in teens is rare, it usually occurs during physical activity such as a sporting event. Since November 2011, researchers at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital  have been investigating whether echocardiography should be included as part of screenings to help identify student athletes with heart problems that could lead to sudden cardiac arrest. The findings
By: Cincinnati Children’s News Team | 0
Research and Discoveries
 

26
Jun 2012
Clinical Trial First to Test Drug Regimen to Slow Heart Damage in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Patients
A landmark randomized clinical trial is testing a potentially life prolonging drug treatment to slow down or stop heart damage that usually kills patients diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD). The study is a collaboration of Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Ohio State University (OSU) and The Christ Hospital in Cincinnati. Extensive research – including
By: Cincinnati Children’s News Team | 0
Research and Discoveries
 

22
Jun 2012
New Mobile App Helps Teens Track Migraine Pain
Recently we shared with you the story of Jenna Weber, a teenager treated at the Headache Center at Cincinnati Children’s for chronic migraines. Migraine sufferers like Jenna may soon be able to use a new mobile phone app to help them track the triggers, duration, intensity and other relevant information that can be used to
By: Cincinnati Children’s News Team | 0
Research and Discoveries
 

12
Jun 2012
Experimental Treatment Could Deliver Knockout Punch for Newly Diagnosed Neuroblastoma in Kids
An experimental chemo-radiation treatment is being tested in newly diagnosed cases of high-risk neuroblastoma – a deadly, hard-to-cure childhood cancer. The experimental radiopharmaceutical, 131I-MIBG, has already shown encouraging results in reducing tumor size in children with relapsed and resistant neuroblastoma. This has prompted doctors in a multi-center pilot clinical trial being led by Cincinnati Children’s
By: Cincinnati Children’s News Team | 0
Safety and Prevention
 

09
Jun 2012
Steer Children Clear of Potential Lawn Mower Injuries this Summer
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reports that lawn mower injuries are on the rise, up 3% in 2010 compared to 2009. The most common injuries are caused by strikes from debris, such as rocks and branches propelled by the mower’s spinning blades, but physicians at Cincinnati Children’s have already seen more severe cases like
By: Cincinnati Children’s News Team | 2
Research and Discoveries
 

08
Jun 2012
Cellular Self Defense – Newly Identified Protein Function Protects Cells During Injury
Scientists have discovered a new function for a protein that protects cells during injury and could eventually translate into treatment for conditions ranging from cardiovascular disease to Alzheimer’s. Researchers reported yesterday in the journal Cell that a protein called thrombospondin activates a protective pathway that prevents heart cell damage in mice undergoing simulated hypertension and
By: Cincinnati Children’s News Team | 0
Nurses Week 2012
 

11
May 2012
Nurses Week 2012: Feeling the Love from Facebook Part II
Nurses Week is coming to a close but the inspirational stories of caring and compassion we continue to hear from Cincinnati Children’s patient families never end. Here are a few more from our Facebook page. “We spent 20 months at Cincinnati Children’s with our son Ethan. He received a liver, small bowel and pancreas transplant
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Nurses Week 2012
 

10
May 2012
Nurses Week 2012: Feeling the love from Facebook
In honor of Nurses Week, we asked our Facebook community to share their personal stories about the Cincinnati Children’s nurses who have made a difference in their lives. The response was overwhelming and we are proud to share some of the inspiring messages we received below. We will be featuring more stories on our blog
By: Cincinnati Children’s News Team | 3
Nurses Week 2012
 

07
May 2012
Nurses Week 2012 – Mary’s Story
Mary Klug is an RN in the emergency department at Cincinnati Children’s. She also shared her story with the Cincinnati Enquirer. It was published Thursday, May 3, 2012. I’ve been a nurse for 24 years. The first four years  as a licensed practical nurse (LPN) and the remaining 20 years as a registered nurse (RN) in
By: Cincinnati Children’s News Team | 0
Safety and Prevention
 

02
May 2012
Bringing awareness to the issue of child abuse
The following was published in the Cincinnati Enquirer on Saturday, April 28th, 2012. Six children every minute. Three million every year. Those are the staggering statistics behind reports of child abuse and neglect in this country. Worse still, every day five of those children will die at the hands of their abusers. While April is
By: Cincinnati Children’s News Team | 0
Rare and Complex Conditions
 

26
Apr 2012
Raising awareness about immune deficiency
Ashtyn Carrier was 7 when she was diagnosed with a rare and almost unpronounceable immune-system disorder called Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis, better known as HLH. She and her family moved all the way from Minnesota so she could receive treatment at Cincinnati Children’s. She received a successful bone-marrow transplant last year and has returned home. Another immune
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