Category: Research and Discoveries

Waterproof casts offer all the benefits of traditional casting plus several other benefits. Learn about the benefits and how to take care of them properly.

In celebration of International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we honor some of our many female researchers who are devoted to improving child health.

Have a child who's anxious about surgery? One tool that might help is this video game controlled by breathing through an anesthesia mask.

On International Day of Women and Girls in Science, celebrated February 11 each year, we point the spotlight on some of our very own women in science.

Teplizumab (Tzield) is a new drug in the field of diabetes that is giving families and providers hope for the future of diabetes prevention.

The pace of change in technology available for managing diabetes is fast and getting faster. Learn about the CGMs that are on the market now.

In honor of International Day of Women and Girls in Science, celebrated on February 11 each year, we highlight a few of our many current female faculty members.

A study finds nicotine on kids' hands, even when they have not been around smoke. Read 4 things parents need to know about the dangers of thirdhand smoke.

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a lasting effect on all of us. It’s upset our daily lives, how we learn and work, our friendships and so much more. Here in our Eating Disorders Program, we noticed its impact early on. During the lockdown period right after COVID found its way to the United States in

To celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science, recognized each year on February 11, we are proud to feature a few of the many female scientists who walk our halls, practice in our research labs and help care for our patients.

For kids with diabetes, advances in technology can result in better healthcare. Here’s a now-and-then look at how technology advances are changing lives for children with diabetes and their families.

Vertebral body tethering (VBT) is a non-fusion surgical treatment for scoliosis that was recently approved for pediatric patients. Learn more about the surgery, and patients for whom it may be an option.

More than half of children and almost all adults who have Down syndrome struggle with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). This airway condition causes breathing difficulties while sleeping, and can wake those who have it anywhere from dozens to hundreds of times per night. For kids, the end result is extreme sleepiness that can lead to

The Ebola virus is highly infectious, causes hemorrhagic fevers and kills half of those infected. Researchers at Cincinnati Children’s are conducting a clinical trial on an experimental vaccine with the hope of finding a cure for this devastating virus.

Both asthma and vitamin D deficiency are widespread problems in the United States. In fact, about 10% of children have asthma and 50% of children are deficient in vitamin D. Learn about the relationship between asthma and a vitamin D deficiency and how supplementation may help as a prevention method.

Without people participating in clinical trials, ground-breaking treatments like penicillin and diagnostic tools like mammograms would have never made it to clinical practice. To further awareness and ultimately encourage more participation, read Dr. Frenck's 6 reasons why clinical trails are important.

The Q-Collar is a device that athletes wear around their neck and is designed to put a specific pressure on the jugular vein. That pressure on the vein keeps more blood near the brain, making it less likely to move when exposed to a head impact.

A few weeks ago, we released research findings that described a connection between Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and seven well-known diseases: systemic lupus erythematosus, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, juvenile idiopathic arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, celiac disease, and type 1 diabetes.  The study was published in Nature Genetics and covered by a variety of news channels, including

Cincinnati Children's and March of Dimes study finds genetic areas linked to early labor and preterm birth. Provides roadmap for additional research.

Big questions lead to big medical discoveries. Learn how our research is answering questions and improving outcomes for kids.

For the first time, scientists tissue-engineered human colons in a lab. Here's 5 reasons to be excited, especially if you are impacted by a GI condition.

Making story time interactive (rather than reading the words aloud) has the potential to significantly improve kids' cognitive development. Read how.

Technology-assisted language has helped Sedona, who is deaf, improve her speech development. Read about the new milestones she's reached.

A lot has happened since the HPV vaccine was introduced in 2006. Here are four updates, including how effective it has been at reducing infection rates.