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Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Patient Gets New Lease on Life

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Patient Gets New Lease on Life

This morning, Jason Williams of Peebles, OH, joined his doctors in a room full of news media representatives as they described the first-of-its-kind surgery that Jason agreed to at the beginning of September. He says it was as much for other Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) patients as it was for himself. Jason, 29, was diagnosed with DMD when he

Heart Conditions

Doctors Discuss Pioneering Heart Surgery to Help Patient Suffering From Muscular Disorder

Doctors at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center held a press conference today to discuss the first surgery in the nation involving the implantation of a heart device in a patient living with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). DMD is a genetic disorder, most often seen in boys, that causes muscles to weaken over time, eventually leading

Research and Discoveries

Study shows pot, pregnancy don’t mix

Study shows pot, pregnancy don’t mix

Smoking marijuana during pregnancy may be more dangerous than you think, according to the latest research from Cincinnati Children’s. A study led by Sudhansu K. Dey, PhD, director of the Division of Reproductive Science at Cincinnati Children’s, and his colleagues reports that pregnant mice have trouble forming healthy placentas if they have abnormal levels of

How to Tell the Difference Between Seasonal Allergies and a Cold

Runny, stuffy or itchy noses, sneezing, coughing, fatigue, and headaches are common symptoms of both seasonal allergies and colds. Dr. Michelle Lierl, a pediatric allergist at Cincinnati Children’s, reveals two telltale signs to help parents recognize the difference. “Watch how they rub their nose. Children suffering from seasonal allergies tend to rub it in an

in the middle

Tonight when I went to kiss my Asher at bedtime, he stopped me and said, No. Your nose. I want to kiss your nose. So I moved my nose closer and his little five year old lips found their way and planted one right on its bulbous tip. He’s up on the top bunk now,

Hospital Operations

New Lower Prices in Effect

As of October 1st, we have decreased prices by 10% on more than 230 of our most commonly used services. We’ve been working hard to decrease costs throughout the medical center by improving efficiencies and making smarter purchasing decisions – and our efforts have been successful. As a result, we’re passing some of these savings

One Walk, Many Reasons: Three Families Share Their Cincinnati Walks for Kids Stories

One Walk, Many Reasons: Three Families Share Their Cincinnati Walks for Kids Stories

“Who are you walking for this year?” It’s a question you’ll hear asked frequently as we countdown to the 7th annual Cincinnati Walks for Kids on Saturday, Oct. 20 at Coney Island. As the walk coordinator, I get to hear firsthand many inspiring stories from Cincinnati Children’s patients and families. Whether they are walking to

Fitness and Nutrition

Running or Walking for a Good Cause? Make Sure You do it in Good Form

Running or Walking for a Good Cause? Make Sure You do it in Good Form

October and November are full of opportunities to take part in a brisk walk or run to benefit a miriad of fantastic causes. If you’re thinking about hitting the pavement to raise awareness and funds for your favorite organizations, our experts have some recommendations to keep you injury free while you do. Stepping Out in

Community Rallies to Support Girl, 7, With Cancer

Riddled with water damage, mold and asbestos, 7-year-old Yosselin Villatoro’s home was not a safe place for the young Cincinnati Children’s cancer patient. For the past year, Yosselin has been battling metastatic osteosarcoma, a rare bone cancer more commonly seen in children twice her age. Once word spread about Yosselin and the condition of her

A Shade of Pale is Always Better for Your Skin Than a Tanning Bed

A Shade of Pale is Always Better for Your Skin Than a Tanning Bed

Here’s a reason to consider no tanning or the “spray tan option” instead of a tanning bed: Reported cases of melanoma in teens and young adults have skyrocketed; and they are directly associated with an increased use of tanning beds and unsafe sunbathing habits. Twenty minutes in a tanning bed has the same effect on your skin

Hospital Operations

Deck our Halls for a Chance to Win Cincinnati Bengals Tickets

Deck our Halls for a Chance to Win Cincinnati Bengals Tickets

Recently we updated you on the construction progress of the new Cincinnati Children’s Green Township facility, which is scheduled to open next spring. We want the inside of our buildings to reflect what’s going on in the neighborhoods we serve, so we are asking kids to deck our halls with drawings of their neighborhood. We

Cancer and Blood Diseases

September is Sickle Cell Awareness Month

September is Sickle Cell Awareness Month

Taking a beautiful new baby home from the hospital is a cherished experience, but for approximately 20 families in the Cincinnati area each year, a simple phone call significantly changes those first few days at home. The call comes from the Cincinnati Children’s Comprehensive Sickle Cell Newborn Screening program, which identifies newborn babies who have

Research and Discoveries

The Universe Within: Wired for Action

The Universe Within: Wired for Action

This is your brain. Actually, this is your brain’s white matter as seen using a technique called diffusion tensor imaging. White matter and grey matter are the brain’s two main components. White matter, actually pinkish white to the naked eye, works like wiring inside the brain. The tissue transmits signals from one region of the

Cancer and Blood Diseases

Singing Her Way Through Sickle Cell Disease

Singing Her Way Through Sickle Cell Disease

LeCarol Batson has a coping skill to share with other kids who have sickle cell disease: Sing it out. Since she was 6 years old and started attending summer camp for kids with cancer and blood disorders, LeCarol has looked for ways to stay positive about her condition. She is one of 100,000 people across the

Research and Discoveries

Research Shows Neuron Disruptions Can Trigger Epileptic Seizures

Scientists have discovered the first direct evidence that a biological mechanism long suspected in epilepsy is capable of triggering brain seizures – opening the door for studies to seek improved treatments or even preventative therapies. Researchers at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center report in Neuron that molecular disruptions in small neurons called dentate gyrus granule

Hospital Operations

Cincinnati Children’s Green Township – Progressing Nicely!

Cincinnati Children’s Green Township – Progressing Nicely!

The newest Cincinnati Children’s neighborhood location is taking shape in the heart of Cincinnati’s west side. Cincinnati Children’s Green Township, an 80,000 square-foot outpatient facility, is slated to open in Spring 2013. These aerial photographs were taken just a few days ago – we officially have bricks! Pediatric care and specialized services in the new facility will include urgent care,

Early Cholesterol Screenings for Kids

Early Cholesterol Screenings for Kids

Next time your child visits their pediatrician for a check-up, you may be surprised if the doctor suggests performing a routine cholesterol screening. Many parents think annual cholesterol checks begin in adulthood, but studies have shown that the development and progression of atherosclerosis, the hardening of the arteries, actually begins in childhood, and that the

Cancer and Blood Diseases

Following Childhood Cancer Survivors as They Grow Up

Following Childhood Cancer Survivors as They Grow Up

When he sits in the waiting area at Cincinnati Children’s, Joey Evans is usually the oldest patient in the room. At 40, Evans, a childhood cancer survivor, doesn’t mind looking like he’s old enough to be someone’s father. He already knows he fits in at Cincinnati Children’s. It’s practically where he grew up. Evans is

Walking in the Footsteps of Giants – Neil Armstrong’s Memorial Service

Walking in the Footsteps of Giants – Neil Armstrong’s Memorial Service

On Friday politicians, astronauts, family and friends gathered at Washington National Cathedral to say good-bye to astronaut Neil Armstrong, who died in Cincinnati on August 24 at the age of 82. Sitting among the famous faces in the crowd was fourteen-year-old Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center patient Shane DiGiovanna. Shane attended the service at the invitation

The Joy of Volunteering for Cincinnati Walks for Kids

The Joy of Volunteering for Cincinnati Walks for Kids

Barbara Belle, BA, Med, has worked at Cincinnati Children’s for six years. She currently serves as an education consultant in the Education and Learning Department and is a veteran volunteer for Cincinnati Walks for Kids.

Leaving Collin

I knew that’s what it would feel like. Not ‘going away as a couple’. Not ‘celebrating our 10th anniversary’. But ‘leaving Collin’. We had not both been away from him overnight since he was in the NICU. Only a very small handful of people know how to do even the basics for Collin – feed

Rob’s Kids Raise Awareness for Suicide Prevention

Rob’s Kids Raise Awareness for Suicide Prevention

On March 30, 2008, my son-in-law, Rob, took his own life. We were celebrating my granddaughter’s 10th birthday when the call came in. Rob left his 2 little girls, his wife and the rest of his family that day….That was the beginning of our family story. Little does a person know the impact that suicide

Child Development and Behavior

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

Safety and Prevention

Hurricane Isaac: Helping Boat People with Food and Medical Attention

Hurricane Isaac: Helping Boat People with Food and Medical Attention

Wow. Yesterday was long, emotional, draining and heartwarming. I went to a rural Mississippi area to see an extended family that lives on four houseboats. Isaac flooded the roadway to their homes and after more than a week, there is still more than four feet of water covering what is normally dry land; stranding them. It’s

Cancer and Blood Diseases

Childhood Cancer Survivor Becomes a Nurse to Help Kids Like Her

Childhood Cancer Survivor Becomes a Nurse to Help Kids Like Her

Maria Seta Kirkland says she has a soft spot for bald heads and chubby cheeks. She is a childhood cancer survivor and once had a bald head and chubby cheeks herself. She always wants to tell people she loves them. She says that’s because she knows how precious life is and how quickly it can

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