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A Special Child Among Many
A teen's bike accident presents doctors with a rattled brain, a shattered leg
Boy born without cerebellum a ‘mystery’ to doctors
Brain Injury Association of D.C., Children’s National Medical Center, National Football League and The Washington Redskins Testify In Support of D.C.’s Athletic Concussion Protection Act
Child Health Advocacy Institute Awarded Several Grants
Children’s Doctor Discusses Autism with Diane Rehm
Children's Expert Treats Boy with Rare Condition
Children's National and George Washington University Award more than $1 Million in Grants
Children’s National Awarded Prestigious NIH Clinical Trials Grant
Children’s National, Carolinas Medical Center, and AVI BioPharma Partner to Advance Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy treatment
Children's National CEO Outlines His Vision For Caring for Kids
Children’s National Expert Offers Advice for Parents on Sleep Problems
Children’s National Experts Presenting at American Academy of Pediatrics Conference
Children's National Featured on NBC Nightly News
Children’s National Karen Summar Receives Prestigious Joseph P. Kennedy Foundation Public Policy Fellowship
Children’s National Medical Center Announces First Professorship in Pediatric Oncology
Children’s National Medical Center Awarded Accreditation for Protecting Research Participants
Children’s National Medical Center Names Dr. Joshua Kanter as Director of Cardiac Catheterization Lab
Children’s National Medical Center Names New Board Members
Children’s National Medical Center Names Peter Holbrook, MD, Interim CEO
Children’s National Medical Center Opens Seven New Operating Rooms
Children's National Medical Center Specialists Named "Top Doctors" by Northern Virginia Magazine
Children’s National Named a 2011 Leapfrog Group Top Hospital
Children’s National Names Gary Rogers as Chief of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Children’s National names Vice President, Sheikh Zayed Institute
Children’s National Nurses Recognized for Extraordinary Patient Care
Children’s National on CNN.com: Including Families is Key to Helping Kids Battling Obesity
Children’s National opens doors to new state of the art research facility
Children’s National Opens New Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
Children’s National Physician Honored at American Academy of Pediatrics Conference
Children’s National Primary Care Clinics Recognized as Medical Homes
Children’s National Reaches $500 Million Campaign Goal to Advance Pediatric Medicine
Children’s National Receives Federal Grant to Create Urban Pediatric Fellowship
Children’s National researcher leads study on risk factors in pediatric blood and marrow transplant
Children’s National Researchers Contribute to National Sickle Cell Study
Children’s National Surgeons Collaborate with NIH Researchers to Identify Gene Variant in Proteus Syndrome
Children’s National Team Saves Child with Unprecedented Conditions
Children’s National Trauma Center Receives Highest Verification From American College Of Surgeons
Children’s National welcomes inaugural class of the Joseph E. Robert, Jr., Fellowships in Pediatric Surgical Innovation
Children’s Pediatrician Commends FDA’s Decision to Remove Cold Medicine
Children’s Physician Discusses Simple Newborn Screening To Detect Heart Defects, Save Lives
Clowning Around at the Hospital
CNN: Kids' CT scans increase fivefold
CNN: New Recommendations to Create a Safe Sleep Environment for Babies
Common Cholesterol Drug Safe, May Improve Learning Disabilities
Concussions: Tips for Letting Your Brain Heal
Coping with Stress: Tips for LGBT Teens
District of Columbia’s Athletic Concussion Act the Most Comprehensive Law of its Kind
Do Humidifiers Help Children with Colds?
Doctors Studying Link Between Early Anesthesia and Developmental Delays
Dr. Gerard Martin Sits on Advisory Panel Recommending National, Simple Screening for Newborns
Embarrassing questions for teen boys
EPA Announces New Mercury Emission Guidelines at Children’s National Medical Center
Experts from Children’s National Medical Center Focus on Innovations in Pediatric Care at World Health Care Congress Middle East
Experts from Children’s National Medical Center Present Pediatric Health Care Trends at Arab Health Congress
Experts from Children’s National Medical Center to present at Pediatric Academic Societies’ Annual Meeting
Fevers in Children Prove Worrisome for Parents
First Lady Visits Children’s National Medical Center
Food Allergy: Important Information for Families
Genetics Chief Discusses Limitations of Genetic Testing With WebMD
Give thanks by giving to Children's National
Health Authority – Abu Dhabi and Children’s National Medical Center Lead the World in Detecting Critical Infant Heart Defects
Helping Families With Obesity and Lifestyle Changes
Helping Kids Cope With Back-to-School Blues
HPV vaccine is still safe, despite renewed debate.
Ian Thomas's Christmas gift to daughter Luca: Part of his liver
Kohl’s Donates $420,236 to Children’s National Medical Center
Kurt Newman, MD, Begins as New CEO of Children’s National Medical Center
Kurt Newman, MD: The Man behind the Career
Leading Biomedical Engineer Joins Children’s National
Marijuana Use Linked to Risk of Psychotic Symptoms
Maryland Governor Signs Bill that Will Help Newborn Screening for Congenital Heart Disease
Maryland Youth Concussion Legislation Signed into Law by Governor Martin O'Malley
Miracle baby saved by Children's National Heart Institute
NBC: Shortage of Oncology Drugs Creates Concern
New National Recommendations for Newborn Screening to Test for Congenital Heart Disease
New Study Finds Minority Children Spend More Time Plugged into Media, Children’s National Expert Comments
Night Terrors Often Scary for Parents
NPR Chronicles the Complexities of Childhood Obesity, Speaks with Experts from Children’s National Obesity Institute
NPR’s Diane Rehm Focuses on the Concussion Crisis
NPR’s Diane Rehm Show Discusses Drug Shortages
NY Times: A Child’s Nap Is More Complicated Than It Looks
Online Education Tool for Clinicians Advances Concussion Care for Young Athletes
Parents: It’s important to talk to children early about sex
Pediatric Obesity Symposium at Children’s National Medical Center focuses on best practices in obesity programs from cradle to college
Peninsula Regional Medical Center and Children’s National Medical Center Expand Services for Children and Families
Practical Tips For Reducing SIDS Risk
President's Budget Proposal Eliminates Pediatric Medical Education Funding
Prince George’s County, Children’s National Medical Center, and Dimensions Health Announce Agreement to Provide Mobile Health Services
Psychologist from Children's National Advises Parents About Sexualized Clothing for Young Girls
Pulse Oximetry Testing in Newborns Endorsed by Secretary Sebelius
Rafael Nadal Publishes His Secrets To Success, Children’s National Advises Young Athletes In Training
Roger J. Packer, MD, Honored with the Children’s Humanitarian Award from the Children’s Tumor Foundation
Roger Packer, MD, describes the growth and evolution of Neurosciences at Children’s National
Science Translational Medicine: Creating Hope Act Incentivizes Pediatric Drug R&D
Sheikh Zayed Institute at Children’s National Medical Center Celebrates Two Years of Innovation in the Field of Pediatric Care
Sheikh Zayed Institute Recognizes Innovation in Pediatric Surgery
Sleep Disorders and Mental Illness: Children’s Candice Alfano discusses a possibly link
Sleep Studies May Help Predict Complications in Common Pediatric Surgery
Smart Phone Application for Concussions Puts Guidelines into Parents’ and Coaches’ Hands
Staying in Shape During Sports Season
Stephen Teach, MD, MPH, Part of Landmark Study on Pediatric Asthma
Study: Researchers Make Breakthrough in Understanding a Key Mechanism
Study: Resiniferatoxin may increase sepsis-related mortality
Study: Soft Bedding Still Used for Infants in African-American Families
Study: Vaccines Safe and Offer Benefits to Medically Fragile Children
Superstars visit Children’s National
Teens Vaccinations Just As Important As Infants & Toddlers, But Happen Far Less
The Benefits and Limitations of Listening to Music
The Diane Rehm Show: How Early Is It To Diagnose and Treat ADHD?
Tips for Raising Grateful Kids
To Help Parents, Things You Might Not Know About Concussions
Understanding Brain Injuries in Preemies and Trying to Prevent or Repair Injury
Unsafe Packed School Lunches Can Be Harmful to Preschoolers
USA Today: Girls Hitting Puberty Earlier Than Ever
USA Today: States Weigh Mandated Testing for Congenital Heart Disease in Newborns
Using Vaccines to Help Keep Children Safe from Terrorism
U.S.News and World Report: Children’s National Medical Center among Best Children’s Hospitals
Wall Street Journal: The Supreme Court Considers Banning Violent Video Games, Impact on Youth
Washington Post: Tips for Parents with Overweight Children
WebMD: IQ Scores of Teens May Change Over Time
Why sleep is so important for Children
Clowning Around at the Hospital
February 13, 2011
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