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Epilepsy: Fighting For A Cure
Children's researcher Frances Jensen, MD, speaks with Katie Couric of the CBS News program 60 Minutes about her research on epilepsy. In this clip, Dr. Jensen illustrates how the brain has a seizure. The full segment can be viewed here.
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Suboptimal Vitamin D Levels in Millions of US Children
In the most up-to-date analysis yet, research from Children's suggests that millions of US children between the ages of 1 and 11 may suffer from suboptimal levels of vitamin D, and black and Hispanic children are particularly at risk. The findings, appearing in the November issue of Pediatrics, build on the growing evidence that levels have fallen below what's considered healthy. More...
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Master Regulator Found
Researchers at Children's have found an essential factor for regenerating neurons in the central nervous system, which normally can't regenerate. This enzyme called Mst3b, or factors that stimulate it, could lead to a possible treatment for stroke, spinal cord damage and traumatic brain injury. The findings are reported in Nature Neuroscience. More...
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Predicting High Risk Sexual Behaviors in Teens
A new study appearing in the Journal of Adolescent Health establishes that a substance abuse diagnostic test both developed and used at Children's can also identify teens that are more likely to be engaging in high risk sexual behaviors. More...
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H1N1 and Seasonal
Get the latest information about the viruses and see what precautionary measures Children's is taking. More...
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A full refund
In the face of scientific research and strong public advocacy, Disney is offering a full refund to any parent who has bought a Baby Einstein DVD in the last five years. More...
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David Ludwig, MD, PhD
Children's childhood obesity expert weighs in on elementary schools providing body mass index report cards to parents. More...
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