Renee S Nisthauz

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-5093 Fax us at: (614) 722-9048 PediatricsPatient Care Services700 Children’s DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Renee S. Nisthauz Biography Renee Nisthauz, RN, MS, NNP-BC, is a member of the Neonatal Nurse Practitioner team in the C4B and C4C NICU's at Nationwide Children's Hospital. She joined Nationwide Children's Hospital in 2004. She graduated from The Ohio State University with a Master of Science in 2008....

February 19, 2022 · 6 min · 1117 words · Norma Franks

Rotavirus

Rotavirus (row-tuh-vai-ruhs) is a contagious illness that causes diarrhea. The virus spreads easily from person to person. When someone touches an infected person’s poop (stool), and does not wash their hands well, they can leave the virus on anything they touch. The virus enters the body when a person’s fingers touch something contaminated with the virus, and then put their fingers in their mouth. Rotavirus often occurs in the winter and spring....

February 19, 2022 · 19 min · 3938 words · Etta Morgan

Teacher Mechy Now Playing

0 votes and 0 Reviews In Theaters: January 5, 2023 (limited) 1h 37m | Comedy Movie Times After years in New York City, a hardworking teacher returns to the Dominican Republic and lands a job teaching modern dance in a high-class school, but she knows nothing about modern dance. Director: Frank Perozo Producer(s): Cheddy García, Kendy Yanoreth Cast: Vladimir Acevedo, Irving Alberti, Chelsy Bautista, Olga Bucarelli, Jean Luis Burgos, Aquiles Correa, Haidy Cruz, Sophía Durán...

February 19, 2022 · 1 min · 174 words · Joaquin Papay

Technique Could Identify Patients At High Risk Of Stroke Or Brain Hemorrhage

Measuring blood flow in the brain may be an easy, noninvasive way to predict stroke or hemorrhage in children receiving cardiac or respiratory support through a machine called ECMO, according to a new study by researchers at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Early detection would allow physicians to alter treatment and take steps to prevent these complications—the leading cause of death for patients on ECMO. Short for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, ECMO is used when a patient is unable to sustain enough oxygen in the blood supply due to heart failure, septic shock, or other life-threatening condition, said Nicole O’Brien, MD, a physician and scientist in critical care medicine at Nationwide Children’s and lead author of the study, which appears in a recent issue of the journal Pediatric Critical Care Medicine....

February 19, 2022 · 7 min · 1326 words · Todd Cox

The Danger Of Fireworks

Updated: June 8, 2017 It’s that time of year again for backyard BBQ’s and holiday celebrations! Various local cities and towns will have fireworks displays that are sure to be amazing. Many families will enjoy these displays as well as lighting their own fireworks off at home. Unfortunately, fireworks are not without risk to those handling or near them. It seems like an obvious statement, but injuries from fireworks can be severe....

February 19, 2022 · 4 min · 828 words · Crystal Moreschi

The Importance Of Activity For Kids With Physical Disabilities

Cheering fans and screaming athletes are familiar sounds in gymnasiums and fields across the country. From little league baseball to track and field, over 70 percent of children 6 to 12 years old participated in an individual or team sport in 2016. Additionally, nearly 60 percent of high school students play on at least one organized sports team. There are countless physical, social, and emotional benefits of athletic participation and physical activity reaped by young athletes involved in organized sport....

February 19, 2022 · 5 min · 886 words · Gerald Utterback

What Is Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Duchenne muscular dystrophy is a disease that affects mostly boys, causes progressive muscle weakness and gradually steals boys’ ability to walk. Who is affected? Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is an X-linked disease. That means that it’s a genetic disease carried on X-chromosome and typically inherited through the mom. Because of this mechanism, Duchenne muscular dystrophy typically affects boys. It’s estimated that approximately one in 3,500-5,000 boys have Duchenne muscular dystrophy. What are the symptoms?...

February 19, 2022 · 6 min · 1144 words · Linda Davis

Where Are You Adam Now Playing

0 votes and 0 Reviews Documentary Movie Times Where are you, Adam? is set at the ancient Dochiariou Monastery on the western shore of Mount Athos, the Aegean peninsula dedicated solely to Eastern Christian monasticism. Images of nature alternate with the monks’ almost ceaseless round of work and prayer, creating a rhythmic bond between man and the natural world that hints at a paradise we all dimly yearn for. The jewel of this rich Byzantine setting, however, are the monks themselves, whose warmth and authenticity has been captured through a revelation of their daily lives, each with its joys, hopes and frailties....

February 19, 2022 · 2 min · 364 words · Courtney Walton

Are Allergies Caused By C Sections

As rates of food allergies and other allergic conditions continue to increase among children, the search for prevention strategies has taken center stage among researchers. There are many ingredients that go into the recipe to determine which children will develop allergies and which ones will not. Some of these ingredients are much more important than others, especially parental history of allergies and whether eczema was present during infancy. With all of the great research to date, we still do not fully understand exactly how and why some children develop allergies....

February 18, 2022 · 5 min · 944 words · Philip Bryd

Autism Speaks Launches Blood Draw Tool Kit Practical Guidance For Parents And Providers

For children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), routine medical procedures such as having their blood drawn can be very difficult. Communication and social interaction deficits and reliance on fixed routines experienced by many children with ASD are the significant factors to be considered when preparing a child with ASD for a blood draw. In an effort to help families and medical providers make necessary medical procedures less stressful, Autism Speaks – North America’s largest autism science and advocacy organization – today launched a new toolkit: “Taking the Work Out of Blood Work: Helping Your Child with an Autism Spectrum Disorder – A Parent’s Guide, and the companion: Taking the Work Out of Blood Work: Helping Your Patient with an Autism Spectrum Disorder – A Provider’s Guide....

February 18, 2022 · 10 min · 2010 words · Christine Giles

Caadrian N Taylor

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 888-3212 Fax us at: (614) 888-3215 Dentistry117 Lazelle Rd ESte DColumbus, OH 43235 (map) Learn more about CaAdrian N. Taylor Academic and Clinical Areas Dentistry Community Physician Primary Department Dentistry Primary Section Pediatric Dentistry Education Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 07/31/2017 Board Certifications Pediatric Dentistry Residency Nicklaus Children’s Hospital (formerly Miami Child Date Completed: 06/30/2017 Contact Information Dentistry Call us at: (614) 888-3212...

February 18, 2022 · 3 min · 533 words · Curtis Collier

Chintan I Patel

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 292-0898 Fax us at: (614) 292-1125 Dentistry305 W 12th AveColumbus, OH 43210 (map) Learn more about Chintan I. Patel Education Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 01/01/2023 Residency Montefiore Medical Center Date Completed: 06/30/2019 Internship Montefiore Medical Center Date Completed: 06/30/2015 Contact Information Dentistry Call us at: (614) 292-0898 Fax us at: (614) 292-1125 305 W 12th AveColumbus, OH 43210 (map) Contact Information...

February 18, 2022 · 3 min · 428 words · Richard Rick

Cmp Collaborations

The Ohio State University, Campus Chemical Instrumentation Center (CCIC)The Ohio State University, Infectious Diseases Institute The Ohio State University, Microbial Infection & Immunity The Ohio State University, College of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry Diamond Light Source Ltd, Harwell Science & Innovation Campus, UK Griffith University, Institute for Glycomics Riley Children’s Hospital, Pediatric Pulmonology National Taiwan University, College of Medicine, Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences and Medical Biotechnology Northwestern University, Department of Molecular Biosciences Tulane University, Department of Microbiology & Immunology The University of Chicago, Department of Surgery University of South Florida Medical School, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology...

February 18, 2022 · 3 min · 436 words · Paige Barksdale

Colleen M Reichert

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-6510 Fax us at: (614) 722-4772 PediatricsPatient Care Services/Affiliated Mt. Carmel St. An700 Children’s DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Colleen M. Reichert Academic and Clinical Areas Neonatology Nurse Practitioner Team Primary Department Pediatrics Primary Section Neonatology Education Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 04/23/2010 Board Certifications Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Graduate School Ohio State University College of Nursing Date Completed: 12/16/2012 Contact Information...

February 18, 2022 · 3 min · 600 words · David Holliday

Community Development For All People Nationwide Childrens Hospital City Of Columbus Nrp Group Celebrate Launch Of The Residences At Career Gateway A 12 Million Workforce Housing Community

An innovative concept of workforce housing will be coming to Columbus’s South Side with the launch of The Residences at Career Gateway. Fifty- eight new garden style and town homes, along with on-site workforce training, will be located at 755 E. Whitter. The official launch event ceremony took place Friday, Sept. 30, 2016. Residents of the workforce housing community, as well as those living on the South Side, will benefit from locally delivered and easily accessible workforce and professional development services....

February 18, 2022 · 9 min · 1854 words · Connie Ayers

Courtney E Rice

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 355-0569 Fax us at: (614) 355-3285 Psychiatry and Behavioral HealthPsychology Child Development Center380 Butterfly Gardens DrColumbus, OH 43201 (map) Learn more about Courtney E. Rice Academic and Clinical Areas Developmental/ Behavioral Pediatrics Fellowship Faculty Primary Department Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Primary Section Psychology Education Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 01/26/2018 Fellowship Nationwide Children’s Hospital Date Completed: 08/31/2012 Contact Information Psychiatry and Behavioral Health...

February 18, 2022 · 3 min · 566 words · Christina Harrison

Della C Loflin

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 355-8160 Fax us at: (614) 355-8180 Psychiatry and Behavioral Health6435 E Broad StreetColumbus, OH 43213 (map) Learn more about Della C. Loflin 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: 09/23/2022 Fellowship Nationwide Children’s Hospital Date Completed: 08/19/2022 Internship Nationwide Children’s Hospital Date Completed: 08/20/2021 Graduate School...

February 18, 2022 · 3 min · 618 words · Scott Freshour

Featured Physician

(From the March 2022 Issue of MedStat) Teddy Chiang, MD, is a pediatric otolaryngologist and director of research in the Department of Otolaryngology and associate program director of the Pediatric Otolaryngology fellowship program at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. He is also Principal Investigator in the Center for Regenerative Medicine at The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s. As a surgeon-scientist, Dr. Chiang leads an NIH-funded research program in airway tissue engineering. He leads a multidisciplinary team of engineers, microsurgeons, and clinicians to develop approaches for airway regeneration....

February 18, 2022 · 4 min · 718 words · Myrtle Simmons

Gastric Sleeve Surgery Sleeve Gastrectomy

How Does Gastric Sleeve Surgery Work? During gastric sleeve surgery, your stomach is stapled to create a new shape similar to a sleeve or tube. Then, around 80 percent of the stomach is removed. Therefore, the stomach will be much smaller after surgery, enabling you to feel full sooner and for a longer period of time. How Long Will Surgery Take? The procedure itself takes about two hours. It is performed laparoscopically, so it requires only small incisions....

February 18, 2022 · 4 min · 832 words · Viviana Crane

Giorgio C Veneziano

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-4200 Fax us at: (614) 722-4203 Anesthesiology & Pain MedicineAnesthesiology & Pain Medicine700 Children’s DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Giorgio C. Veneziano Biography Giorgio Veneziano, MD, FAAP, is the medical director of the Comprehensive Pain Services at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and Associate Professor of Clinical Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. He is a pediatric anesthesiologist that holds board certifications in anesthesiology, pediatric anesthesiology, and pain medicine....

February 18, 2022 · 22 min · 4639 words · Gretchen Kearns