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(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – Chronic and recurrent bacterial diseases are treatment-resistant due to the ability of the pathogens to establish biofilms, which act as fortresses built of extracellular DNA and proteins to protect populations of the bacteria. For more than 11 years, researchers Lauren Bakaletz, PhD, and Steve Goodman, PhD, have been working to understand and dismantle biofilms. “Biofilms are involved in the majority of chronic and recurrent bacterial diseases in the respiratory tract, oral cavity, gastrointestinal tract and urogenital tract,” said Dr....

How often are you thirsty? Our bodies use the feeling of being thirsty to tell us we need to drink more water. Drinking water is good for our bodies for so many reasons. Overall, it helps us avoid becoming dehydrated, which is when our bodies do not have enough water to function properly. Dehydration can often lead to constipation, which is when you do not poop enough, and headaches, which can be very uncomfortable....

When it comes to babysitting, relatives can be a real lifesaver. But before you head out on that much-deserved date night, consider the tips below to make your child’s “first date” with the in-laws as successful as possible. Communicating ahead of time will make things easier for everyone. Set appropriate expectations. It is important to understand that there is not another person who will do things just like you. Your relatives may be well meaning, but they are going to have their own style....

Becker S, Spiller HA, Badeti J, Funk AR, Casavant MJ, Zhu M, Michaels NL, Smith GA Cocaine exposures reported to United States poison control centers, 2000-2020. Clin Toxicol (Phila) 2022 Feb 28 1-11 Ciccotti HR, Spiller HA, Casavant MJ, Kistamgari S, Funk AR, Smith GA Pediatric poison exposures reported to United States poison centers before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. Clin Toxicol (Phila) 2022 Nov 28 1-10 Francis M, Spiller HA, Badeti J, Casavant MJ, Michaels NL, Zhu M, Smith GA Antidepressant Exposures Associated with Exploratory Behavior Among Young Children Reported to United States Poison Control Centers, 2000-2020....

Every year, more than 2,800 people die in home fires in the United States. Fire deaths are usually the result of breathing in toxic smoke, and most fatal fires occur at night. People are often asleep when a fire breaks out, and the smoke may not wake them until it is too late. Therefore, it is important to have working smoke alarms to alert families of the danger of fire. Generally, there are two types of home smoke alarms: photoelectric and ionization....

0 votes and 0 Reviews Documentary World of Henna is the first feature length documentary ever to be made about the farming, culture, history, and application techniques of henna in India. The film pulls you along through the vibrancy of all that is India, from the colorful and lively streets, to traditional henna application methods in the home, and of course, the sumptuousness of the incomparable Indian wedding. The story is crafted to convey the history and romance of the plant and art form, as well as the joy and positivity that can be found throughout the country....

Welcome to The Fetal Center at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Our team of pediatric medical and surgical specialists is here to guide and support you and your family each step of the way. Our goal is to provide you with the information and care you need to prepare for the birth of your baby, as well as what to expect after delivery. What to Expect What will my first visit be like?...

Nationwide Children’s Hospital Sports Medicine wants you to understand the impact concussions can have on a student’s ability to learn. You can help reduce the likelihood of a child suffering permanent damage to his or her academic record by using this guide to help you create and implement an academic concussion management plan. Why is an academic concussion management plan necessary for my school? Concussions are brain injuries that may affect a student’s ability to learn....

What is a Concussion? A concussion is a complex brain injury. It is caused by a blow to the head or to the body that puts large forces on the brain. Concussion symptoms improve or resolve by 7 to 10 days in most patients. However, for reasons that are not well understood, children and adolescents may take more time to recover. A concussion can have many different symptoms. These include:...

Gynecomastia surgery is usually a same-day procedure. This means you will come to the hospital the day of your surgery and then will go home the same day. Before Surgery You will meet with your surgeon for a preoperative visit, to discuss the details of your upcoming surgery. There are several important steps to take before surgery: Do not smoke, chew, vape or use tobacco for at least 6 weeks before surgery and at least 6 weeks after surgery....

One in five children is living with a mental illness, and 50 percent of all lifetime mental illnesses start by the age of 14. Studies show that LGBTQ youth may experience more negative mental health outcomes than their peers. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s 2015 Youth Risk Behavior Survey, 60 percent of LGBTQ youth reported decreased participation in activities of interest and LGBTQ youth are four times more likely to attempt suicide....

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-5602 Fax us at: (614) 722-5609 DentistryOrthodontics700 Children’s DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Kaitrin K. Kramer Biography Kaitrin Kramer, DDS, MS, PhD, is a craniofacial orthodontist at Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Clinic. She completed her BS in Molecular and Cellular Biology at The University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana and received her PhD in Oral Sciences from The University of Illinois at Chicago....

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-2530 Fax us at: (614) 722-2549 PediatricsCardiology700 Children’s DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Kathryn D. Nardell Academic and Clinical Areas Heart Center Physician Team Cardiology Fellowship Faculty Primary Department Pediatrics Primary Section Cardiology Education Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 01/07/2019 Board Certifications Pediatric Cardiology Pediatrics Fellowship University of Michigan Health System Date Completed: 06/30/2009 Residency University of Michigan Health System...

Celebrate this holiday season by organizing a group of friends to sing songs of good cheer and bring new hope to young hearts for the annual Kinder Key Holiday Caroling Drive. Kinder Key, an auxiliary of Nationwide Childrens Hospital, invites the public to form groups of friends, neighbors, boy/girl scout troops, societies and organizations to enjoy caroling throughout the month of December. All proceeds will benefit The Heart Center at Nationwide Children’s Hospital....

More than 200 physicians from the medical staff of Nationwide Children’s Hospital have been highlighted nationally on the prestigious 2011-12 Best Doctors in America® list. Best Doctors is one of the world’s leading resources for patients, families and physicians seeking expert medical resources and guidance to treat illnesses and injuries of all kinds. The Best Doctors in America® database is a valued resource that includes the names and professional profiles of more than 45,000 of the best doctors in the United States....

Modifying stomach acid levels may not be enough to treat symptoms in neonates suspected of having gastroesophageal reflux disease. According to a study from Nationwide Children’s Hospital, this is the first study to classify reflux and its associated symptoms in neonates based on how and what is refluxed. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a frequent consideration in infants at risk of the life-threatening events chronic lung disease and dysphagia. Yet, the definition of GERD in neonates and infants and its treatment remains controversial....

For the first time in nine years, students of The Ohio State University who participated in this year’s BuckeyeThon broke the six-figure mark raising more than $100,000 for Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Nearly 500 students danced the night and day away during the 14-hour dance marathon February 20 at the Recreation & Physical Activity Center on Ohio State’s campus. Throughout the dance marathon, families of children who have been or are currently being treated at Nationwide Children’s shared their stories of struggle and triumph....

Snapping hip syndrome is a condition in which you may sense something catching or hear a popping sound or click in your hip when your hip joint moves. If you put your hand over the hip area, you might feel or even see the snap happen when walking, running, bending or getting up from a sitting position. This condition can occur in one or both hips. It does not always cause pain....

0 votes and 0 Reviews On Netflix: January 19, 2023 30m | Comedy, Television Watch Trailer It’s 1995 and Leia Forman (Callie Haverda) is desperate for some adventure in her life, or at least a best friend who isn’t her dad. When she arrives in Point Place to visit her grandparents, Red (Kurtwood Smith) and Kitty (Debra Jo Rupp), Leia finds what she’s looking for right next door when she meets the dynamic and rebellious Gwen (Ashley Aufderheide)....

Children with sickle cell disease are at risk for stroke. Transcranial (trans-CRANE-ee-ul) Doppler (TCD) ultrasounds help predict that risk. A TCD measures how fast blood is flowing to the brain (Picture 1). When blood flows faster than it should, there is a higher risk for a stroke. Children with certain types of sickle cell disease, like Hgb SS or Hgb S Beta Thalassemia Zero, should have TCDs done once a year from ages 2 to 16....