September 2007

U.S. News Ranks Cincinnati Children's 7th
	Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center has been named among the 10 best children's hospitals in the United States, according to U.S. News & World Report's "America's Best Children's Hospitals" ranking.


Treatment for Eosinophilic Esophagitis Shows Promise
	Cincinnati Children's is leading international efforts to find new treatments – and ultimately a cure – for eosinophilic esophagitis, an often misdiagnosed disease.

More Accessible Screening Can Reduce ACL Injuries in Female Athletes
	Study shows that more accessible screening from pediatricians may help reduce ACL injuries in female athletes.

Study Suggests Metabolic Syndrome Predicts ACD
	Evaluating children for metabolic syndrome could identify patients at an increased risk of adult cardiovascular disease, making targeted interventions possible.

Fetal Surgery Saves Twins
	Soon after finding out they were expecting twins, Heather and Mike Little were informed the twins were suffering from twin-twin transfusion syndrome. Their journey began at the Fetal Care Center of Cincinnati.

Looking at Links Between Tourette Syndrome and Strep Throat
	Study finds that some children with Tourette Syndrome are abnormally prone to strep infection and sudden, severe worsening of symptoms.