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Study Highlights Potential Dangers of Thirdhand Smoke in Kids
15
Jul 2022
Study Highlights Potential Dangers of Thirdhand Smoke in Kids
It is well known that secondhand smoke can cause serious health problems in children. Yet about 40% of them are still exposed to the pollutants in tobacco smoke. We see evidence of this in our own Emergency Department (ED). Compared to unexposed children, kids exposed to secondhand smoke are more likely to have ED visits,
By: Melinda Mahabee-Gittens, MD | 0
Research and Discoveries
Eating Disorders and the COVID-19 Pandemic
21
Feb 2022
Eating Disorders and the COVID-19 Pandemic
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
By: Abigail Matthews, PhD | 1
Research and Discoveries
Celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2022
10
Feb 2022
Celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2022
When Marie Curie was searching for evidence of radium in the 1890s, women were just starting to seek jobs in the sciences. A full century would go by before the term “STEM” would become popular, and girls in particular would be more strongly encouraged to consider careers in science, technology, engineering and math. Today, job
By: Tina Cheng, MD, MPH | 0
Patient Family Experience
Waterproof Casts For Kids
03
Aug 2021
Waterproof Casts For Kids
Every summer in the Division of Orthopaedics we know to count on one thing: The warmer it gets, the more fractures—or broken bones—we see, and the more casts we apply. That’s because kids are playing outside more (that’s a good thing!), but they’re also generally playing harder and are more prone to accidents and injuries
By: Eric J. Wall, MD | 1
Research and Discoveries
Changing Care for Kids with Diabetes: How Tech Is Making an Impact
13
Nov 2020
Changing Care for Kids with Diabetes: How Tech Is Making an Impact
For kids with diabetes, advances in technology go well beyond accessing the latest online game or social app. These advances mean better healthcare: longer-lasting insulin, more accuracy in measuring blood sugar levels, fewer finger pricks and insulin injections. I was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes (T1D) in 1990 when I was a child. Now I’m
By: Nicole M. Sheanon, MD, MS | 0
Research and Discoveries
A New Scoliosis Treatment: Vertebral Body Tethering
20
Oct 2020
A New Scoliosis Treatment: Vertebral Body Tethering
In August 2019, the FDA approved vertebral body tethering (VBT) as a treatment for pediatric scoliosis. It’s a nonfusion surgery and is minimally invasive, so it’s been getting quite a bit of attention in the scoliosis world. But let me explain fusion surgery first. Fusion surgery is a more common treatment for severe scoliosis in
By: Viral V. Jain, MD | 0
Research and Discoveries
Sleep Apnea with Down Syndrome: New Treatment Shows Promise
21
Feb 2020
Sleep Apnea with Down Syndrome: New Treatment Shows Promise
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
By: Stacey Ishman, MD, MPH | 0
Research and Discoveries
Fighting To Stop Ebola
28
Jan 2019
Fighting To Stop Ebola
The Ebola virus is highly infectious, causes hemorrhagic fevers and kills half of those infected. A current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has already killed hundreds of people. Right now, researchers at Cincinnati Children’s are conducting a clinical trial on an experimental vaccine with the hope of finding a cure for this devastating
By: Cincinnati Children's Social Media Team | 0
Research and Discoveries
What Parents Need to Know About Asthma and Vitamin D
16
Jan 2019
What Parents Need to Know About Asthma and Vitamin D
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. This vitamin has anti-inflammatory properties. It is also critical for bone health and preventing associated diseases like rickets and osteomalacia. So what does it have
By: Paige Bolcas | 0
Research and Discoveries
Top 6 Reasons Why Clinical Trials Are Important
27
Nov 2018
Top 6 Reasons Why Clinical Trials Are Important
Research. Clinical trials. To say that I’m passionate about these is an understatement. That’s because It became apparent to me in my early years in medicine that the way to make the biggest impact for patients was to conduct research and clinical trials. I’ve been practicing medicine for 37 years and conducting research for 30
By: Bob Frenck MD | 0
Research and Discoveries
Protecting the Brain in Sport: Research Shows Promise
15
Oct 2018
Protecting the Brain in Sport: Research Shows Promise
As the director of research for the division of sports medicine at Cincinnati Children’s, I encourage kids to play a variety of sports. In my opinion, the benefits of playing far outweigh the risks when it comes to injuries and athletics. With that said, we are always working to find ways to make playing sports
By: Greg Myer, PhD | 4
Research and Discoveries
Epstein-Barr Virus Linked to 7 Well-Known Diseases: New Research Q&A
22
May 2018
Epstein-Barr Virus Linked to 7 Well-Known Diseases: New Research Q&A
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
By: Cincinnati Children's Social Media Team | 0
Research and Discoveries
06
Sep 2017
Study Finds Clues in Mystery of Preterm Birth
The scientific world has been looking for the causes of preterm birth for decades. Yet it has remained one of the great mysteries of human biology. We know that preterm birth is a combination of both genetic and environmental factors, and today, the New England Journal of Medicine has published research that provides significant information
By: Cincinnati Children's Social Media Team | 0
Research and Discoveries
The Power of Big Questions
17
Jul 2017
The Power of Big Questions
Every big medical discovery starts with a big question.  And asking those big questions is part of the Cincinnati Children’s culture. Can we help the brain protect itself from injury in sports? Can we partner in communities and schools to help more kids with asthma get the treatment they need? Could proton therapy help kids
By: Cincinnati Children's Social Media Team | 2
Research and Discoveries
5 Reasons to Be Excited About Scientists Growing Human Colons
22
Jun 2017
5 Reasons to Be Excited About Scientists Growing Human Colons
Unless your kids have a gastrointestinal (GI) condition, you probably don’t spend a whole lot of time thinking about their colon or digestive tract. But for families of children who have GI diseases, it can greatly impact their daily lives. This is one of the many reasons why I am part of a research team
By: Jorge Múnera, PhD | 0
Research and Discoveries
Study Shows Interactive Reading With Kids May Increase Cognitive Development
13
Jun 2017
Study Shows Interactive Reading With Kids May Increase Cognitive Development
Word has gotten out about the benefits of reading to children, which is very exciting. Snuggling up with a good book and reading to them often happens so easily, it probably feels like second nature. But our latest research, which was recently published in the journal PLOS ONE, shows that there may be a way
By: John S. Hutton, MD | 0
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Utilizing Technology to Aid in Speech Development
14
Mar 2017
Utilizing Technology to Aid in Speech Development
When my daughter Sedona turned two years old she was little Miss Independent. She could button buttons and zip zippers. She knew how to get herself a snack. And she was even potty trained already. The thing that she could not do was talk. Not very much anyway. At her two-year check-up her pediatrician referred
By: Natalie Busch | 1
Research and Discoveries
Preventing Infection: An Update on the HPV Vaccine
23
Nov 2016
Preventing Infection: An Update on the HPV Vaccine
It’s been 10 years since the introduction of the HPV vaccine (human papillomavirus) in 2006. A lot has happened since then, including a new study confirming how highly effective the HPV vaccine is. Because of that, I thought it would be worthwhile to provide parents with an update. I previously wrote what parents need to know about the HPV vaccine,
By: Jessica Kahn, MD, MPH | 0
Rare and Complex Conditions
21
Nov 2016
Why I’m Hopeful: Promising Research For Kids with Intestinal Disorders
There is nothing worse than watching your child go through something excruciating and being unable to stop it. Sarhea’s Birth Story On a Tuesday morning, my daughter Sarhea (Suh-ray-uh) was born via emergency cesarean section due to her not responding during labor. Three hours later, she was transferred to Cincinnati Children’s Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU). On
By: Sarah Kaupp | 2
Healthy Living
Pregnant Women Should Eat Fish
23
May 2016
Pregnant Women Should Eat Fish
When you’re pregnant, keeping track of all of the things that are unsafe to eat can feel a little overwhelming. We want to help you better understand the guidelines for eating fish while pregnant.  Should Pregnant Women Eat Fish?  Through an ongoing research study, our team found that there is very little risk associated with eating
By: Kimberly Yolton, PhD | 1
Rare and Complex Conditions
A Promising Early Research Study for IBD Treatment
28
Apr 2016
A Promising Early Research Study for IBD Treatment
While inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) can be a very frustrating condition for many children – and some may wonder if the symptoms will ever end – there is much to be hopeful about. About 80% of our patients are truly doing well after a few months of IBD treatment. But we still have about 20%
By: Lee A. Denson, MD | 0
Rare and Complex Conditions
7 Things Parents Need To Know About Nephrotoxic Medications
10
Mar 2016
7 Things Parents Need To Know About Nephrotoxic Medications
What we know about medications and how they affect the kidneys has evolved over the last decade. More awareness is needed around this new knowledge because what we’ve learned about nephrotoxic medications is that they can lead to poor outcomes – and in many cases, the situation is preventable.  Nephrotoxic medications are defined as those that
By: Stuart Goldstein, MD | 2
Fitness and Nutrition
Concussions: It’s OK For Kids To Play Contact Sports
08
Mar 2016
Concussions: It’s OK For Kids To Play Contact Sports
Parents often ask me: “Should I let my kid play football?” Or hockey, or lacrosse, or soccer, or any other contact sport. Their biggest concern with these sports has to do with concussions, and rightfully so. Are Concussions On The Rise? If concussions seem to be “on the rise” recently it’s because we are doing a
By: Greg Myer, PhD | 0
Research and Discoveries
Schubert Research Clinic Now Open
09
Sep 2015
Schubert Research Clinic Now Open
Today marks the opening of the William K. Schubert Research Clinic, a one-stop shop for families participating in clinical trials at Cincinnati Children’s. The clinic is centrally located inside our new Clinical Sciences Pavilion (also known as Location T) and will be home to all study-related exams, assessments, imaging and other tests. A clinical trial,
By: Becca Harper, DNP, RN | 0
Research and Discoveries
In Memory of Liam
21
Aug 2015
In Memory of Liam
The story of our son Liam’s life is the story no parent wants to tell, but we do and we tell it for a reason. We can never have Liam back, but his memory is helping us make something good out of our pain. Liam was our second child. His big sister, Bella, was born
By: Jennifer Bradley | 4

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