The body gets rid of liquid waste products through the urinary system. To keep the kidneys working well, it is important to protect this system from infection. Picture 1 shows the urinary system inside the body. How the Urinary System Works The blood in the body passes through the kidneys. The kidneys filter the liquid waste products out of the blood (Picture 1). This liquid (urine) passes through the ureters and into the bladder....
Having a baby in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) can be overwhelming and it can take a while to adjust. Instead of being at home, you’re surrounded by beeping, machines, medical professionals, and lots of new information. With all of these distractions, it can be hard to know the right questions to ask your care team, and when. Here are 5 questions you might find helpful to ask as a NICU parent....
Bicycle crashes are a common reason Columbus children are treated at a hospital for injury. Bicycle helmets can lower the risk of brain injury by up to 88 percent. However, too few Columbus youth wear a helmet every time they ride. In the city of Columbus, children younger than 18 years of age are required by law to wear a helmet when they are participating in wheeled sports. What Does the Law Mean?...
There are many cough and cold medicines you can buy without a prescription. This is called over-the-counter (OTC). OTC pediatric cough and cold medicines will not help symptoms get better faster, and they may also cause side effects. Use OTC medicines with caution based on your child’s symptoms, age, and weight. FDA and American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Recommendations for OTC Cough and Cold Medicines Less than 4 years - DO NOT GIVE cough and cold medicines....
Do you have a child who snores or has trouble breathing during their sleep? While it’s normal to have brief pauses in breathing during sleep, kids who go through longer periods of not breathing might have children’s sleep apnea, or pediatric sleep apnea. The American Sleep Apnea Association estimates that 1 to 4 percent of children suffer from sleep apnea, and many of these kids are between the ages of 2 and 8 years old....
When Should I Worry About My Child?* Young Children Older Children Young children may benefit from an evaluation and treatment if they: Have frequent tantrums or are intensely irritable much of the time Often talk about fears or worries Complain about frequent stomachaches or headaches with no known medical cause Are in constant motion and cannot sit quietly (except when they are watching videos or playing video games) Sleep too much or too little, have frequent nightmares, or seem sleepy during the day Are not interested in playing with other children or have difficulty making friends Struggle academically or have experienced a recent decline in grades Repeat actions or check things many times out of fear that something bad may happen...
The Nationwide Children’s Hospital Diagnostic Immunology Laboratory is comprised of a team of highly skilled academic clinical scientists and laboratory personnel who provide comprehensive and esoteric testing for the diagnosis and monitoring of complex immunological disorders. The laboratory focuses on the validation and implementation of new diagnostic immunology testing through robust research and development. The Diagnostic Immunology Laboratory has cellular and molecular immunology sections and is actively developing and validating a broad array of immunological assays (phenotypic and functional), including certain esoteric tests not offered in any other clinical diagnostic immunology laboratory in the United States....
During your clinic visit, a detailed history and physical exam will be performed to determine the cause of facial paralysis and the best treatment plan. Patients will undergo precise documentation of their facial expressions and photographs will be taken. A collaborative team of facial reanimation experts will review your child’s information and a comprehensive treatment plan will be established to address the specific needs of each child. Our team of experts includes highly trained microsurgeons, physical and occupational therapists, nurses, social workers, neurologists, radiologists and other specialists ready to take care of your family member....
There are many health effects that a patient may need to overcome after winning a battle against cancer. Cancer treatments can affect the patient’s balance, agility, coordination, prompt weight gain and other physical ailments. At Nationwide Children’s Hospital, beating cancer doesn’t mark the end of a child’s treatment regimen. A new exercise program at the hospital helps pediatric cancer survivors and those in remission regain both physical strength and confidence. “Play Strong,” a pediatric cancer exercise program in partnership with the Sports Medicine and Oncology teams at Nationwide Children’s, is led by certified athletic trainers....
What is a Facial Bipartition? Facial bipartition is surgery to reposition the entire face forward and to bring the orbits (bones holding the eyes) closer together. Who Needs a Facial Bipartition? Patients who need a facial bipartition have hypertelorbitism, which is an increased distance between the eyes. Many patients who need a facial bipartition have Apert syndrome, Crouzon syndrome or craniofrontonasal dysplasia. How is a Facial Bipartition Performed? Facial bipartition is performed by a plastic surgeon and a neurosurgeon working together....
Under normal conditions, the muscle at the lower end of the esophagus relaxes when letting food in and contracts to block the food from traveling back into the esophagus. This muscle, the lower esophageal sphincter (LES), can also cause problems. Sometimes the LES is loose and does not close, or it opens at the wrong time. As a result, food and stomach acid can come back up and may be vomited....
As golf cart use has moved off the golf course and into neighborhoods, sporting events, airports, national parks and college campuses, the growing number of golf-cart related injuries has become a concern. The following tips will help keep both drivers and passengers safe while they are using golf carts. Drivers Drive carts at a reasonable speed. Like a car, drive slower and more carefully during bad weather. Brake slowly, especially on downhill slopes....
Human touch is healing. A warm embrace, a hand to hold and even a gentle touch on the arm can help most of us during times of distress. Holding, and the expression of care and emotional support through touching, are the main ways that infants learn to feel safe and secure. In the womb before birth, infants experience soft boundaries and the warmth of their mother’s body that help them stay tucked, calm and contained....
Most children do not have long-term emotional issues after a serious injury or traumatic event. However, traumatic events can have long-term effects on their health and development. Below are some things to be aware of as your child recovers from a trauma that will reduce the chances of long-term problems. What to Look for at Home If these things occur, it may mean that your child feels stress after a traumatic event:...
As a sports medicine physician and former gymnast, I think gymnastics is a beautiful and entertaining sport that also offers many benefits to young athletes. Like other sports, however, gymnastics comes with inherent risks. With the artistic world championships going on now, you are sure to see the best gymnasts in the world. Unfortunately, many of these talented athletes will have had their share of injuries. In my clinics, I see a lot of gymnasts with injuries....
Today, Nationwide Children’s Hospital welcomed the personalized Crosley jukebox Kentucky Speedway gifted to Dale Earnhardt Jr. in honor of his retirement and soon afterwards was donated to the hospital in the racer’s name. The Crosley jukebox will be located in the Dale and Amy Earnhardt Activity Room on the hospital’s Rehabilitation Unit. “I can’t think of a better home for this custom Crosley jukebox than the Dale and Amy Earnhardt Activity Room at Nationwide Children’s Hospital,” said Mark Simendinger, general manager at Kentucky Speedway....
Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-5450 Fax us at: (614) 722-2899 Pathology & Laboratory MedicineLaboratory Medicine/Clinical Pathology700 Children’s DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Kristina R. Brannock Education Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 09/07/2021 Board Certifications Anatomic Pathology Clinical Pathology Hematopathology Fellowship Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania Date Completed: 06/30/2016 Fellowship Milton S. Hershey Medical Center Date Completed: 06/30/2008 Residency Milton S. Hershey Medical Center...
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Our lab is interested in the fundamentals of blood vessel formation and smooth muscle differentiation. We strive to understand how endothelial and smooth muscle cells communicate to create the vascular landscape that carries blood throughout our bodies. The experimental focus is on signaling mechanisms that occur between and within cells. The lab utilizes state-of-the-art molecular, cellular and genetic strategies to investigate these mechanisms. Signals emanating from one vascular cell type impinge on others causing precise changes in gene expression....
MEDIA ADVISORYWHAT: Childrens Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Center Grand Opening ReceptionWHEN: Tuesday, June 5, 2007 5:30 p.m. media opportunityWHERE: Columbus Childrens Hospital Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Center 584 County Line Rd. West Westerville, Ohio*next to Childrens Northeast Close To HomeSM Health Care Center ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Join us for the grand opening reception of Childrens Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Center. The 23,000-square-foot facility is one of only four of its kind in the nation and the first in Ohio dedicated solely to providing specially targeted care to young athletes....
