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Mar 02, 2007
Columbus Childrens Research Institute Plays Major Role in Autism Genome Project
Preliminary results from the largest genome scan ever attempted in autism research have just been published in Nature Genetics. Investigators from Columbus Childrens Research Institute at Columbus Childrens Hospital, joined scientists from around the world to form the first-of-its-kind autism
Jan 24, 2007
Columbus Childrens Research Institute Leaders Receive Three Top CAT Awards
Two individuals and one team of staff members from Columbus Childrens Research Institute at Columbus Childrens Hospital were recognized with Top CAT Awards Top Contributors to the Advancement of Technology from TechColumbus at a special ceremony held January 18, 2007.
Oct 02, 2006
Parent Voice Alarm Superior to Residential Tone Smoke Alarm at Awakening Children
Approximately half of residential fire deaths occur at night, when victims are asleep. Even in daytime fires, many deaths occur as a result of the victim being asleep at the time of the emergency.
May 01, 2006
Study Finds Suicidal Youths Can Be Successfully Identified at Regular Medical Check-ups
Suicide is the third leading cause of death among adolescents, according to the Centers for Disease Control. In such a preventable tragedy, early detection of the various risk factors and treatment could help save many lives.
May 01, 2006
Use of Standard Protocol in Care of Extremely Premature Infants Finds Improved Outcomes
A recent study conducted by the Columbus Childrens Hospital Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU) staff at Childrens main campus was designed to determine if the implementation of a standardized set of guidelines for the care of extremely premature infants in their first week of life would improve
Apr 29, 2006
Study Shows Vagus Nerve Stimulation Offers Better Quality of Life for Children With Epilepsy
Epilepsy, a brain disorder that occurs when electrical signals in the brain are disrupted, affects approximately 2.7 million people in the United States. Of this number, more than 325,000 are children. While most of these children respond well to medication, 36% of them do not.
Mar 29, 2006
First U.S. Trial of DMD Gene Therapy
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 6:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 29, 2006Contacts: Bob Mackle Pam Barber Jade Samulski Director of Public Information Director of Media Relations and Support Services Director of Program Management Muscular Dystrophy Association Columbus Childrens Hospital Asklepios
Dec 06, 2005
Unique Collaboration Formed to Enhance Pediatric Cancer Research
Today, Columbus Childrens Hospital, Cincinnati Childrens Hospital Medical Center and The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center have signed a collaborative agreement to broaden the study of childhood cancer and accelerate the transfer of key research findings to the clinical setting.
Aug 23, 2005
Genome Sequence for Haemophilus Influenzae Completed by Researchers at Columbus Children's Hospital
Haemophilus influenzae is a common cause of otitis media (ear infections) in children and is the number one reason young children are seen by pediatricians.
Jan 01, 0001
4-Year Study Finds No Correlation Between Head Impacts and Cognitive Outcomes in Youth Tackle Football Players
Dr. Sean Rose and colleagues collaborated with MORE Foundation, the Complex Concussion Clinic at Nationwide Children's, and other researchers to prospectively follow youth tackle football players in real time across four seasons, which can account for confounding factors. The study, recently published in JAMA Network Open, was conducted from July 2016 through January 2020, and enrolled players from four football teams. A total of 70 male players, 9-12 years of age, who were in 5th and 6th grade, volunteered to participate, with 18 completing all four years of the study.