Research Horizons at Cincinnati Children's Research Foundation
Explore highlights of the exciting research happening at Cincinnati Children's Research Foundation with Research Horizons. Each issue features recent studies published by Cincinnati Children's investigators. By combining cutting-edge research and education with the best in pediatric care, we are striving to improve the lives of children and families everywhere.This issue features these news briefs:
In addition, you will find the following feature stories that highlight some of our many world-class researchers:
Our nation stands at a crossroads in health care. As our legislators debate the details of a national health plan, those of us who look after the welfare of children wonder how they will fare in the final decisions.[more]
As of this writing, it is difficult to predict how national health care reform discussions will play out. While a plan that helps set a course for good health from the start of life seems reasonable, it has eluded us for decades. [more]
Steve Muething, MD, has been spending a lot of time trying to figure out why some jet pilots have the “it” factor and some don’t. The “it” factor, or what is called “situation awareness,” is a term that began in the military. [more]
Sometimes, saving lives is not about discovering a medication, inventing a diagnostic tool or developing a better surgical technique. Sometimes, saving lives is simply about making sure each child receives the best treatment that we already know how to provide. [more]
The 16-year-old boy, recently diagnosed with Crohn’s disease, was depressed. His mind was filled with the implications of spending his youth coping with the endless doctor visits, surgeries, medications and dietary hassles that come with this often painful and debilitating condition. The way he saw things, his life was over. [more]
