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January 2026

Study Shows Younger Children Experience Persistent Symptoms Following Concussion
 Study Shows Younger Children Experience Persistent Symptoms Following Concussion 1024 540 Abbie Miller and Katelyn Scott
By: Abbie Miller and Katelyn Scott

Nearly 30% of children younger than 6 years who had a concussion during the study had prolonged symptoms, which can affect learning and behavior later in childhood. When people typically think of concussion, the first type of patient that comes to mind is a youth athlete. However, concussion is also common in early childhood, due…

A New Candidate Therapeutic Target and Biomarker for Idiopathic Nephrotic Syndrome
 A New Candidate Therapeutic Target and Biomarker for Idiopathic Nephrotic Syndrome 1024 561 Abbie Miller
By: Abbie Miller
artistic representation of a kidney cross section

New data provides evidence for the role of endothelium in idiopathic nephrotic syndrome pathogenesis.

Featured Researcher: Katherine E Miller, PhD
 Featured Researcher: Katherine E Miller, PhD 150 150 Gina Vitale, PTA
By: Gina Vitale, PTA

The battle against pediatric cancer is being waged within research facilities globally. In December 2025, five institutions, including Nationwide Children’s Hospital, were awarded a combined total of $5 million in grants from the Ohio Department of Children and Youth to support various research studies. Katherine (Katie) Miller, PhD, is an associate professor of Pediatrics at…

Behavioral Intervention Program for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder Undergoing Epilepsy Evaluation: Increasing Phase 1 Monitoring Rates
 Behavioral Intervention Program for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder Undergoing Epilepsy Evaluation: Increasing Phase 1 Monitoring Rates 1024 683 JoAnna Pendergrass, DVM
By: JoAnna Pendergrass, DVM

A behavioral intervention program that started as a quality improvement project evolved to a new standard of care — increasing access and compliance with Phase 1 monitoring for children with intractable epilepsy and autism spectrum disorder. A recent study led by Mary Wojnaroski, PhD, a psychologist at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, reported a sustained, multi-year increase…

Cardiometabolic Screening Gaps in Pediatric Congenital Heart Disease
 Cardiometabolic Screening Gaps in Pediatric Congenital Heart Disease 1024 683 Pam Georgiana
By: Pam Georgiana

Retrospective review reveals inconsistent HbA1c screening in eligible patients. Pediatric cardiology has achieved remarkable gains in survival for children with congenital heart disease. However, as more patients reach adolescence and adulthood, they are at risk for experiencing acquired cardiovascular and cardiometabolic conditions such as hypertension and diabetes. Little is known about how consistently clinicians identify…