Lauren Dembeck, PhD, is a freelance science and medical writer based in New York City. She completed her BS in biology and BA in foreign languages at West Virginia University. Dr. Dembeck studied the genetic basis of natural variation in complex traits for her doctorate in genetics at North Carolina State University. She then conducted postdoctoral research on the formation and regulation of neuronal circuits at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology in Japan.| pediatricsnationwide.org
After over a decade in Neonatology at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Dr. Schlegel has been appointed section chief of Neonatology. We recently sat down to talk with Dr. Schlegel about her time at Nationwide Children’s and her plans for leading the next phase of growth in Neonatal care.| Pediatrics Nationwide
As a long-time pediatric trauma clinician-scientist, Julie Leonard, MD, MPH, board-certified emergency medicine specialist and principal investigator in the Center for Injury Research and Policy at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, has contributed to numerous veins of research in her field. The recent publication of a set of clinical prediction criteria for cervical spine injury represents the culmination of more than two decades of hard work and, she says, the most significant achievement of...| Pediatrics Nationwide
A new study reinforces the importance of sleep for concussion recovery and supports recommendations for quality nighttime sleep with limited naps. | Pediatrics Nationwide
Focusing on non-pharmacological care, emphasizing mother-baby bonding, and natural infant behaviors may keep infants out of the NICU, but other barriers may limit implementation.| Pediatrics Nationwide
Thorough management guidelines for babies born before 27 weeks’ gestation join the program’s long list of accomplishments in improving survival and standardizing care for this vulnerable population.| Pediatrics Nationwide
An interview with Allen A. Kadado, MD, director of the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Center for Orthopedic Innovation, director of the Nationwide Children’s Pediatric Orthopedic Residency Program| Pediatrics Nationwide
How a new approach to correcting heterozygous mutations and other novel techniques for gene editing are transforming the potential to combat disease| Pediatrics Nationwide
Highchairs are common in homes with babies and toddlers, as well as in places such as hospitals and restaurants where young children are fed. In hospitals, they are mainly used in pediatric care for infants, toddlers and children undergoing treatment or recovery. Highchairs provide a safe, stable seating option during meals and interactions with family, friends and staff, promoting normalcy and supporting developmental needs.| Pediatrics Nationwide
Kidney stones in children are on the rise, and many of these children miss critical post-op follow-ups. What prevents them from returning, and how can we help?| Pediatrics Nationwide
A new umbrella trial of molecularly driven therapies for high-grade gliomas (HGG) and diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) aims to improve quality of live and extend survival rates for these aggressive tumors.| Pediatrics Nationwide
Katherine (Katie) Brind’Amour is a freelance medical and health science writer based in Pennsylvania. She has written about nearly every therapeutic area for patients, doctors and the general public. Dr. Brind’Amour specializes in health literacy and patient education. She completed her BS and MS degrees in Biology at Arizona State University and her PhD in Health Services Management and Policy at The Ohio State University. She is a Certified Health Education Specialist and is interested ...| pediatricsnationwide.org
Laura Dattner, MA, is a research writer in the Center for Injury Research and Policy of the Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. With both a health communications and public health background, she works to translate pediatric injury research into meaningful, accurate messages which motivate readers to make positive behavior changes.| pediatricsnationwide.org
Pam Georgiana is a brand marketing professional and writer located in Bexley, Ohio. She believes that words bind us together as humans and that the best stories remind us of our humanity. She specialized in telling engaging stories for healthcare, B2B services, and nonprofits using classic storytelling techniques. Pam has earned an MBA in Marketing from Capital University in Columbus, Ohio.| pediatricsnationwide.org
