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News Release Archive - 2010

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Low levels of vitamin D linked to higher rates of asthma in African American Kids - March 17, 2010
Researchers uncover connection between low levels of vitamin D and high rates of asthma in Washington, DC


Children’s National Welcomes New Faculty to the Nation’s Children’s Hospital - March 12, 2010
Recruits include several nationally recognized researchers and clinicians

Children’s National research into lead in DC water receives ‘Best Science Paper of 2009’ award - March 9, 2010
National environmental science journal names paper by Best and co-authors as ‘Editor’s Choice’

Study: Scientists Gain Understanding of Key Mechanisms of White Matter Regeneration - March 5, 2010
Washington, DCNature Neuroscience findings indicate a key early step in the regeneration of white matter involving functional communication between cells.


Comparative Effectiveness Study Helps Doctors Determine Which Drug Works Best for Children with a Common Form of Epilepsy - March 4, 2010
Washington, DC — First of its kind trial outlines important differences between commonly used seizure drugs


Gerard Gioia, PhD, testifies on concussions before Virginia legislature - February 25, 2010
Richmond, VA — Virginia Legislature considering concussion protections defined by Children's National specialist, Gerard Gioia, PhD.

Read the Associated Press story


Children’s National Opens Remaining Floors of Patient Tower - February 22, 2010
Washington, DC — Children’s National Medical Center recently opened the two remaining floors of the Inpatient Tower. The 6th floor north unit opened on January 12 and the 7th floor opened on February 21. A total of 39 patients moved into the new units.


Children’s National Receives March of Dimes Grant - January 26, 2010
Washington, DC — Children’s National Medical Center received a grant aimed at underserved maternal and child health needs in Washington, DC, from the March of Dimes Maryland National Capital Area Chapter.


Children's National Assists in Haiti - January 20, 2010
A team from Children’s National Medical Center is in Haiti helping with the relief effort. The pediatric orthopaedic surgery team consists of two surgeons, John Lovejoy, III, MD, and Edward Fink, MD, physician assistant Kim O’Brien, and nurse Stephanie Gano.


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