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(COLUMBUS, Ohio) - Researchers at Nationwide Children’s Hospital report proof-of-principle results for a new gene therapy cancer treatment. The off-the-shelf, single-dose immunotherapy serves as an alternative to CAR-T therapy and can be engineered to be on-demand. T cells redirected to cancer cells either via a chimeric antigen receptor (CAR-T) or a bispecific molecule have been game-changers in treating certain leukemias and lymphomas. Even so, there are challenges associated with these treatments; CAR-T cells are expensive and cumbersome to manufacture, for instance, while bispecifics require long infusions....

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-3450 Fax us at: (614) 722-3454 PediatricsGastroenterology & Hepatology & Nutrition700 Children’s DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Alexander Weymann Biography Alexander Weymann, MD, a pediatric gastroenterologist and hepatologist, is the director of the Liver Center, and medical director of Liver Transplantation at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. An Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics at The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Dr. Weymann is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics in Pediatric Gastroenterology, as well as Pediatric Transplant Hepatology....

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 355-9400 Fax us at: (614) 355-9410 PediatricsNorthland Primary Care Center4560 Morse CenterColumbus, OH 43229 (map) Learn more about Amanda M. Croxton Education Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 02/05/2023 Board Certifications Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner- Primary Care Graduate School Ohio State University Date Completed: 05/08/2022 Contact Information Pediatrics Call us at: (614) 355-9400 Fax us at: (614) 355-9410 Northland Primary Care Center4560 Morse CenterColumbus, OH 43229 (map) Contact Information...

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-4700 Fax us at: (614) 722-4718 Psychiatry and Behavioral HealthPsychology700 Childrens DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Amy L. Hahn Patient Care Locations Westerville Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Center Main Campus of Nationwide Children’s Hospital Academic and Clinical Areas Pediatric Psychology Physician Team Primary Department Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Primary Section Psychology Education Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 10/23/2015 Fellowship Nationwide Children’s Hospital...

Bathtubs and showers are frequently associated with injuries to children. Although interventions have been initiated to prevent injuries due to submersions and hot water scalds, little attention has been paid to slips, trips and falls, which account for more than 80 percent of bathtub- and shower-related injuries. According to a recent study conducted by the Center for Injury Research and Policy of The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, more than 43,000 children 18 years and younger in the United States are treated in hospital emergency departments annually for injuries occurring in a bathtub or shower....

NOTE TO EDITOR: Steve Allen, MD, CEO of Nationwide Children’s Hospital, is included in this list. CHICAGO (September 6, 2016, 10 a.m. CST) — Becker’s Hospital Review is pleased to release the 2016 edition of its list of 110 Physician Leaders of Hospitals and Health Systems | 2016 featuring presidents and CEOs of hospitals and health systems who also hold medical degrees. All recipients have demonstrated outstanding leadership and clinical expertise throughout their careers, leading initiatives to improve their individual organizations and the healthcare of the communities they serve....

Every year we see summertime fun turn into summertime injury when children are severely hurt and hospitalized for burn injuries sustained from fire pits, grills, and bonfires. By utilizing simple safety plans you can help prevent burn injuries from happening to your children. A fire pit is an enjoyable way to spend cool summer nights. While the fire is mesmerizing and comforting, within a moment it can be the source of pain and injury....

Over the last few years, concussion has become the most common diagnosis seen in our sports medicine clinics. Because these injuries occur so frequently in young athletes, it’s important for parents to know how to recognize them and to know what to do if you suspect your child or teenager has suffered a concussion. A concussion, also known as a mild traumatic brain injury, may be caused by a direct blow to the head or neck or by an indirect blow to the body that causes the brain to move rapidly back and forth, like a whiplash injury....

Guest: Dr. Carsten Bonnemann, MD, Senior Investigator, Neurogenetics Branch, and Chief of Neuromuscular and Neurogenetic Disorders of Childhood Section, National Institutes of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institutes of Health Access an abstract of this month’s featured research article: Large genomic deletions: a novel cause of Ullrich congenital muscular dystrophy. Ann Neurol. 2011 Jan;69(1):206-11. Listen to This Podcast Here! Guest: Dr. Carsten Bonnemann, MD, Senior Investigator, Neurogenetics Branch, and Chief of Neuromuscular and Neurogenetic Disorders of Childhood Section, National Institutes of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institutes of Health Access an abstract of this month’s featured research article: Large genomic deletions: a novel cause of Ullrich congenital muscular dystrophy....

Prashant Solanki Malhotra, MD, FAAP, recently was appointed a physician in Otolaryngology and director of the Hearing Program at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Dr. Malhotra, board-certified in Otolaryngology, comes to Nationwide Children’s from the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio where he was an associate physician staff member of the Head and Neck Institute and the Pediatric Institute. In addition to his appointment at Nationwide Children’s, Dr. Malhotra will serve as an assistant professor in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at the Ohio State University (OSU) College of Medicine....

A child’s cognitive development is not generally impacted by how much weight his or her mother gained during pregnancy, according to a study from Nationwide Children’s Hospital. This is the first study to use methods controlling for the widest range of confounding factors when directly examining the association between gestational weight gain and childhood cognition. Insufficient or excessive weight gain in pregnancy can have negative consequences for fetuses and children including infant mortality....

The Chillicothe Parks and Recreation department and the Center for Injury Research and Policy at Nationwide Children’s Hospital (CIRP) invite Chillicothe’s residents to come celebrate the grand reopening of the newly renovated Strawser Park on Thursday, May 17, 2012 from 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. Strawser Park is located at the East end of Riverside Street, where it intersects with Sycamore Street, beside the bike path. The playground at Strawser Park has been renovated with safe, new equipment that meets the 2008 revisions to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) standards for public playgrounds....

Holiday lights will illuminate the Scioto Mile beginning Friday, December 2 during the Grand Illumination presented by Justice. Columbus Recreation and Parks Department will decorate Bicentennial Park and the Scioto Mile Promenade in all seasonal decorations featuring more than 250,000 energy efficient LED lights on 150 trees. The Scioto Mile Fountain presented by the American Electric Power Foundation will come alive for the holiday season with festive video projections and illuminated spheres suspended from each of the five fountain halos....

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-6510 Fax us at: (614) 722-4772 PediatricsPatient Care Services/Affiliated Grant700 Children’s DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Hollie M. Collins Academic and Clinical Areas Neonatology Nurse Practitioner Team Primary Department Pediatrics Primary Section Neonatology Education Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 06/11/2018 Board Certifications Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Graduate School Ohio State University College of Nursing Date Completed: 08/30/2009 Contact Information Pediatrics Call us at: (614) 722-6510...

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-6299 Fax us at: (614) 722-5826 Pediatric Plastic & Reconstructive SurgeryPlastic and Reconstructive Surgery700 Children’s DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Ibrahim Khansa Biography Ibrahim Khansa, MD, FAAP, FACS, is a surgeon within the Department Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, and Assistant Professor of Plastic Surgery at The Ohio State University. He is the director of the Hemangioma and Vascular Malformations program, and a member of the Center for Complex Craniofacial Disorders and the Cleft Lip and Palate Team....

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-4700 Fax us at: (614) 722-4718 Psychiatry and Behavioral HealthPsychology700 Children’s DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Jennifer Hughes Biography Jennifer Hughes, PhD, is a Psychologist and Clinical Scholar in Behavioral Health at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, College of Medicine, and the Division of Health Behavior and Health Promotion, College of Public Health, at The Ohio State University....

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-5651 Fax us at: (614) 722-5671 DentistryLAC Dentistry700 Children’s DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Kara M. Morris Biography Kara M. Morris, DDS, MS, is an orthodontist and pediatric dentist at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Dr. Morris received her doctorate in Dental Surgery and a master’s in Dentistry from The Ohio State University. She received her specialty certifications in orthodontics and pediatric dentistry from The Ohio State University and is one of the few dual-trained dental specialists in Ohio....

The Nationwide Children’s Hospital Marathon & ½ Marathon is a fixture of fall in Central Ohio. Since the inaugural run in 1980 the event has grown into the nation’s 17th largest marathon. When the gun fires at dawn this Sunday, a sold-out field of 18,000 participants from all 50 states and over 10 countries will hit the streets for a tour of our city. Marathon running has gained popularity throughout the US and we are now seeing teens and adolescents not only covering, but competing at long distances....

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-4998 Fax us at: (614) 722-5115 Hospital MedicineHospital Pediatrics700 Children’s DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Michael F. Perry Biography Michael F. Perry, MD, is a physician in the Section of Hospital Pediatrics at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and an assistant professor of Pediatrics at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. Dr. Perry attended medical school at Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine in Dayton, Ohio and completed his pediatric residency training with an additional chief year at Nationwide Children’s Hospital....

Youth and adolescent sports participation has grown steadily over the years. It is estimated that 20 to 25 million youths participate in competitive sports. As a result of this growth in participation levels, incidence of injury has also increased. Some have reported sports to account for approximately 36% of all unintentional injuries to children and adolescents. Of those injuries, 10-20% of all sports related injuries are maxillofacial injuries according to the American Dental Association....