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Investigator Spotlight |
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Study Leads to Improved Feeding Protocols in the PICU |
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Implementing standardized gastric feeding protocols in the Akron Children's Pediatric Intensive Care Unit has led to improved outcomes for critically ill patients. Lead Nurse Practitioner Ann-Marie Brown, MSN, CPNP, AC/PC, CCRN, discusses the impact of this life-saving research. Watch video |
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Research News |
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Recruiting Applicants for Research Scholars Program |
Akron Children’s Hospital is now recruiting college students planning careers in healthcare professions for our 2013 Summer Pediatric Research Scholars Program. Applications and referral letters for the 10-week program are due Dec. 15. Read more |
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Seminars Teach Biostatistical Research Methods |
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The Rebecca D. Considine Research Institute's biostatistician Lillian Prince, MS, MSEd, conducts a monthly seminar for clinicians who want to refine their skills in biostatistical research methodology. Read more |
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Translational Science Seminar |
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Improving Adherence in Teens with Cystic Fibrosis |
The focus of Akron Children's first Translational Science Seminar offering continuing medical education credits was on understanding and implementing ways to improve medication compliance issues in teens with cystic fibrosis through iCARE (I Change Adherence and Raise Expectations), a two-year, multicenter study. View seminar |
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Treatment for Persistent Asthma Studied |
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Akron Children’s is accepting patients for a six-month safety and benefit study of inhaled fluticasone with and without salmeterol. Eligible participants are children ages 4-11 years old who have been diagnosed with persistent asthma. Read more |
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Research Methodology Seminar |
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Tuesday, Oct. 23, Noon to 1 p.m.
"Collecting Meaningful Data"
Lillian Prince, MS, MSEd
Considine Professional Building (Classroom 4)
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