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Study: Lap band surgery effective for morbidly obese children - November 1, 2009
A surgeon at Children’s National Medical Center and his colleagues have found laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (Lap band) to improve the health of morbidly obese adolescents.
George Zalzal, MD, receives Distinguished Service Award from American Academy of Otolaryngology - October 28, 2009
Children’s National Presenters at the AAP Conference - October 16, 2009
More than 30 pediatric specialists from Children’s National will be presenting at this year’s American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference, being held in Washington, DC.View the entire list.
Study Highlights Ongoing Pediatric Health Care Needs in the Nation’s Capital - October 8, 2009
Children’s National Medical Center and the RAND Corporation release a groundbreaking report to use in planning programs designed to have the greatest impact for kids in the community.
Study: Not every child needs a CT scan after head injury - October 7, 2009
Data-driven criteria for physicians can reduce unnecessary CT scans for mild head injuries in children
Pediatrics: Doctors must find better ways to talk to parents about childhood obesity - October 5, 2009
Study finds parents don’t understand importance of growth charts/BMI, Children’s National pediatrician stresses the need for clear communication about seriousness of overweight children
Pediatrics: Kids need specialized care in hospital emergency departments - September 21, 2009
With onset of novel H1N1 flu, pediatric preparedness is essential
New Surgery Institute at Children’s National Medical Center Aims to Improve Surgery and Eliminate Pain - September 16, 2009
$150 million gift creates the Sheikh Zayed Institute for Pediatric Surgical Innovation, with a goal of making surgery less painful, more precise, and less invasive.
Children's National and Partners Awarded Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA) from National Institutes of Health - August 24, 2009
The nation's children's hospital partners with The George Washington University and National Children’s Museum to create "Being Me" program that brings science to local schools
Children's National to lead national Mild Traumatic Brain Injury effort - August 20, 2009
Children’s National Medical Center was named the national lead center on mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) by the Sarah Jane Brain Project. Gerard Gioia, PhD, pediatric concussion expert and division chief of Neuropsychology.
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