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Microbiology Lab: The Germ Detectives
20
Jun 2014
Microbiology Lab: The Germ Detectives
Whenever I tell people I work at Cincinnati Children’s, the first question they ask is “Are you a nurse?” It’s a natural assumption given that the nursing staff comprises a hefty percentage of our work force. But my answer is, “Actually, I work in the microbiology lab.” Puzzled expression. Pause. “Micro what?”I am part of
By: Elicia Schultian | 3
Hospital Operations
Cincinnati Children’s Ranked No. 3 In the Country for 2014-15
10
Jun 2014
Cincinnati Children’s Ranked No. 3 In the Country for 2014-15
US News and World Report announced their 2014-15 Best Children’s Hospitals rankings today, and for the fourth year in a row, Cincinnati Children’s has been named the No. 3 children’s hospital in the country.In addition to the overall ranking, we’re also excited to share that Cincinnati Children’s programs ranked in the top 10 for all
By: Blog Editorial Team | 0
Child Development and Behavior
Tackling Your Child’s Fear of the Creepy Crawlies
04
Jun 2014
Tackling Your Child’s Fear of the Creepy Crawlies
Aside from the obvious signs like the weather changing, I always know it’s spring time by the number of conversations I have with patients about bugs, insects and creepy crawlies. A fear of the creepy crawlies – and fear in general – is a normal developmental stage for children. It’s normal to not like spiders, but what’s
By: Beverly H. Smolyansky, PhD | 0
Fitness and Nutrition
5 Ways I Make Fitness Fun At My House
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May 2014
5 Ways I Make Fitness Fun At My House
When I was growing up in California, recess was my favorite part of the school day. It was unstructured play time where we could choose our favorite activities and burn calories while running, jumping, playing kickball… whatever we wanted. In fact, if there had been advanced placement recess, I’d have been in it! Those early years
By: Marvin Jones, Jr. | 0
Safety and Prevention
The Codeine Controversy
14
May 2014
The Codeine Controversy
Codeine. It’s been around for a long time. It was prescribed 1.7 million times in 2011 for kids under the age of 18 for pain and cough. It wouldn’t have lasted this long and been used that often if it wasn’t a good medication…right? Maybe, maybe not. Codeine’s risks and questionable effectiveness have been reported
By: Kenneth Goldschneider, MD, FAAP | 0
Child Development and Behavior
How ‘Patiently Made’ Was Born
06
May 2014
How ‘Patiently Made’ Was Born
It was spring of 2013, and it started out like any other second Thursday of the month. The Patient and Family Advisory Council gathered to discuss the usual things, like ways to ensure and enhance the best experience for patients and families facing mental health issues, but also on the agenda that day was the
By: Rachel Zimmer | 6
Patient Family Experience
Music Therapy Provides Peace of Mind for Parents with Sick Children
01
May 2014
Music Therapy Provides Peace of Mind for Parents with Sick Children
A musician works with families at Cincinnati Children's to create songs that preserve the memories of children lost to serious illnesses.
By: Brian Schreck, MA, MT-BC | 86
Hospital Operations
 

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Apr 2014
Emergency Department: Enchanted Renovation
Please pardon our dust. We promise it is for a very good reason. The emergency department (ED) at our Burnet (Main) Campus is being renovated! Construction began a couple of weeks ago and the project, taking place in phases, will take about 18 months total. When it’s finished, our space will have a completely new
By: Kurt Myers | 0
Research and Discoveries
The Support We Needed
02
Apr 2014
The Support We Needed
Earlier today the 2014 March for Babies employee campaign was launched at Cincinnati Children’s. I’m honored to be serving, with my husband and daughter, as the ambassador family for this year’s campaign.Our experience with the March of Dimes, and the breadth of the services and support it offers, began almost exactly a year ago when
By: Christel Murphy | 1
Childhood Obesity
The Immediate Impact of the Sleeve Gastrectomy Procedure
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Mar 2014
The Immediate Impact of the Sleeve Gastrectomy Procedure
As many of you were watching the details of Alexis Shapiro’s surgery unfold on Twitter (#HyObesity) last Friday, you might have been wondering about the benefits of the sleeve gastrectomy for patients with hypothalamic obesity. This procedure surgically removes 75-80% of the patient’s stomach leaving only the inner curve of the stomach (the “lesser” curve),
By: Thomas Inge, MD, PhD | 1
Rare and Complex Conditions
Illustrations Show Surgical Steps for Bariatric Surgery
21
Mar 2014
Illustrations Show Surgical Steps for Bariatric Surgery
Cincinnati Children's team of specialists provide illustrations and explanations of their four-step surgical weight loss procedure for teens.
By: Blog Editorial Team | 5
Rare and Complex Conditions
Gastric Bypass: Hope for Alexis
19
Mar 2014
Gastric Bypass: Hope for Alexis
Two and a half years ago I gave my daughter Alexis a kiss as she was wheeled into an operating room. The doctors told us that the surgery to remove a non-cancerous brain tumor called a craniopharyngioma would likely result in rapid weight gain after surgery, but nothing could have prepared our family for what
By: Jenny Shapiro | 38
Childhood Obesity
Hypothalamic Obesity: Miscommunication Between Brain, Gut
11
Mar 2014
Hypothalamic Obesity: Miscommunication Between Brain, Gut
Hypothalamic obesity affects the hypothalamus, which regulates communication from the brain to the stomach.
By: Thomas Inge, MD, PhD | 49
Fitness and Nutrition
Tips for Improving the Variety in Your Child’s Diet
04
Mar 2014
Tips for Improving the Variety in Your Child’s Diet
As a pediatric dietitian I thought feeding my children would be easy. This was the case for my first child, but it was not for my second. My youngest did not like eating and refused things I thought were good for him. He was also underweight. His eating habits were running our family and took
By: Amy Reed, MS, RD, CSP, LD | 4
Safety and Prevention
5 Things Parents Should Know About HPV Vaccines
18
Feb 2014
5 Things Parents Should Know About HPV Vaccines
There is certainly no lack of information or opinions about the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. Sorting through all of the information that’s out there can be daunting, especially if you’re trying to make a decision about whether or not to vaccinate your child. But as a researcher and adolescent medicine physician who has dedicated many
By: Jessica Kahn, MD, MPH | 7
Heart Conditions
Animated Videos Illustrate Congenital Heart Defects
14
Feb 2014
Animated Videos Illustrate Congenital Heart Defects
Learn more about what your child's congenital heart defect really looks like with these animated videos.
By: Blog Editorial Team | 14
Safety and Prevention
When Wheezing Is Worrisome?
12
Feb 2014
When Wheezing Is Worrisome?
Some cases of wheezing in children require medical attention. Learn the warning signs to pay attention to and when to call your doctor.
By: Dr. Amy Guiot | 2
Heart Conditions
Olympic Athlete Shaun White Overcomes Congenital Heart Condition
08
Feb 2014
Olympic Athlete Shaun White Overcomes Congenital Heart Condition
The story of Olympic Athlete Shaun White demonstrates why adults with heart defects, like tetralogy of Fallot, should have life-long testing and care.
By: Christopher Learn, MD | 1
Childhood Obesity
Why I’m Interested in NFL Concussion Rates
29
Jan 2014
Why I’m Interested in NFL Concussion Rates
You might be asking yourself why a Cincinnati Children’s researcher would be interested in NFL concussion rates. I realize that the connection might not be immediately apparent. Sure, I love football and even played in college, but that’s not why I recently published a paper in the Journal of Sports & Physical Therapy on concussion
By: Greg Myer, PhD | 0
Safety and Prevention
Respiratory Illness: It’s Time to Play Defense
24
Jan 2014
Respiratory Illness: It’s Time to Play Defense
There’s no denying it, it’s flu season. And RSV season. And cold season. It seems everyone probably knows someone who is sick. It’s that time of year. But that doesn’t mean it’s time to sit back and wait for respiratory illnesses to invade your home. Rather, it’s time to play defense. Play #1 – Make
By: Beverly Connelly MD | 0
Hospital Operations
In Memoriam: Clark D. West, MD
17
Jan 2014
In Memoriam: Clark D. West, MD
Clark D. West, MD, a pioneer in pediatric nephrology and a renowned clinician who led our division of nephrology for 36 years, died last week at the age of 95. Dr. West was born July 4, 1918 in Jamestown, New York and chose the career of medicine as a result of his mother’s insistence that
By: Blog Editorial Team | 5
Hospital Operations
Cincinnati Children’s Top 13 of 2013
09
Jan 2014
Cincinnati Children’s Top 13 of 2013
2013 was overwhelmingly a year of significant additions to our physical space. As you’ll see below, we added a new neighborhood location, and completed several other exciting projects.The main concourse at Burnet Campus is filled with updates that were completed in 2013, literally from one end to the other. Walking from the Location D entrance toward
By: Blog Editorial Team | 1
Cancer and Blood Diseases
None of Miles’ Friends Knew He Had Cancer
23
Dec 2013
None of Miles’ Friends Knew He Had Cancer
Miles was born on August 15, 2005. We were so excited to welcome our adorable baby boy into the world. He was everything we imagined he would be and we were thrilled the day we brought him home. Just a few days after he was born we noticed a small bump on his back. I
By: Molly Brown | 5
Safety and Prevention
Holiday Plants: Friend or Foe?
19
Dec 2013
Holiday Plants: Friend or Foe?
I love decorating our home for the holidays, and my kids really get into it too. Every year, on the day after Thanksgiving, we pull out the decorations from the attic and add a little holiday cheer to each room. It’s one of my favorite traditions.What you might notice, if you were to visit the
By: Sheila Goertemoeller, PharmD, D.ABAT | 0
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