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A suicide prevention program developed at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center has significantly helped teens overcome depression and thoughts of suicide, according to a new study.The study, published in the September 2011 edition of the Journal of School Health, shows that students who have gone through the program, Surviving the Teens®, are significantly less likely to report that they are considering suicide, planning suicide or have attempted suicide than before participating...
A biochemical pathway long associated with diarrhea and intestinal function may provide a new therapeutic target for treating ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) other neuropsychiatric disorders, according to a team of scientists from China and the United States reporting Aug. 11 in Science.Scientists have for the last quarter century studied the intestinal membrane receptor protein, guanylyl cyclase-C (GC-C) for its role in diarrheal disease and other intestinal functions,...
CINCINNATI, Aug. 11, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A biochemical pathway long associated with diarrhea and intestinal function may provide a new therapeutic target for treating ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) other neuropsychiatric disorders, according to a team of scientists from China and the United States reporting Aug. 11 in Science. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110406/MM79025LOGO ) Scientists have for the last quarter century studied the intestinal...
CINCINNATI, Aug. 4, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- "As children begin preparing to return to school, it's important for parents and children to go over school bus safety tips together," says Susan Laurence, injury prevention coordinator, Trauma Services at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. "This will help ensure a safe, enjoyable start to the school year for everyone." (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110406/MM79025LOGO) According to the National Highway Traffic...
CINCINNATI, Aug. 4, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Most children and teenagers carry their schoolbooks and other supplies in backpacks during the school year. "When used correctly, backpacks are the most efficient way to carry a load and distribute the weight among some of the body's strongest muscles," says Eric Wall, MD, Division of Orthopaedic Surgery. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110406/MM79025LOGO) "However, parents need to carefully select a backpack to ensure that...
CINCINNATI, Aug. 4, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Many children return to sports such as soccer, football, cross-country and volleyball when they return to school. Jon Divine, M.D., clinical director of Sports Medicine at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, says it's most important for parents to help their children get in shape before showing up for the first day of practice or tryouts to reduce the risk of injury. (Logo:...
CINCINNATI, July 1, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Fireworks can result in severe burns, scars and disfigurement that can last a lifetime. Fireworks that are often thought to be safe, such as sparklers, can reach temperatures above 2000 degrees Fahrenheit, and can burn users and bystanders. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110406/MM79025LOGO ) In 2010, an estimated 8,600 people were treated in emergency departments for fireworks injuries. During the 30 days surrounding July 4,...
CINCINNATI, June 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota today announced a $1 million commitment to support the national expansion of Buckle Up for Life, a safety program developed by Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, to help address the extraordinarily high number of African American and Hispanic children, teens and adults killed or injured in automobile crashes. With this commitment, Buckle Up for Life will expand to Chicago, Denver and San Antonio in 2011/2012, to provide safety...
Researchers hope to combine questionnaire with 'biomarkers of aggression' to better predict pediatric aggression and violenceResearchers at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center have developed a tool to rapidly assess the risk of aggressive and violent behavior by children and adolescents hospitalized on psychiatric units. Ultimately, they hope to use the questionnaire to improve treatment and prevention of aggressive behavior in schools and in the community.A study providing...
Mutations in genes essential to survival are behind so-called orphan diseases, explaining in part why these diseases are rare and often deadly, according to a study appearing in The American Journal of Human Genetics.The new finding contrasts sharply with what is known about mutations in non-essential genes being the drivers of common diseases having higher prevalence rates, according to scientists at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center who conducted the research.The bioinformatics...
