March 2008

March 2008

Untreated Childhood Sleep Apnea May Predict Cardiac Disease

A recent study led by researchers at Cincinnati Children's finds that children with sleep disordered breathing (SDB) show increases in several ambulatory blood pressure measures and that these increases can lead to left ventricular remodeling.


Visiting Surgeons Learn Complex Colorectal Surgeries

The Colorectal Center invites surgeons from other institutions to observe and learn complicated colorectal surgeries at Cincinnati Children's.


Helping Teenagers Stick to Treatment Plans

At least half of the children and adolescents with chronic conditions do not follow their prescribed treatment plans, leading to poorer health outcomes and higher health care costs.


Study Suggests Innovative Therapy for Hard-to-Treat Malignant Solid Tumors

Researchers in a multi-institutional study led by Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center slowed the growth of two particularly stubborn solid tumor cancers – neuroblastoma and peripheral nerve sheath tumors – without harming healthy tissues.


Tap in to Online Grand Rounds

Earn AMA PRA Category 1 Credit ™ by taking Cincinnati Children's online Grand Rounds course.  Featured course:  Pediatric Sleep Disorders – What they are, why you should care, and what you can do.


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Clinical Trials

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