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May 2026

New Mechanism Identified in Urinary Tract Infection Host Defense
 New Mechanism Identified in Urinary Tract Infection Host Defense 1024 683 Pam Georgiana
By: Pam Georgiana
Photo of Christina Ching, MD, wearing a white lab coat, smiling at the camera in a lab.

IL-6 promotes urothelial expulsion of intracellular bacteria, limiting recurrence risk. A recent study published in the Journal of Innate Immunity provides new insights into how the body actively defends against urinary tract infections (UTIs). Led by Christina B. Ching, MD, principal investigator of the Ching Lab in the Abigail Wexner Research Institute and director of…

Meet Ryan Goodwin, MD: Advancing Pediatric Spine Care at Nationwide Children’s
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By: Alaina Doklovic
Ryan Goodwin, MD, MBA, standing in a hallway with a teal wall. He is wearing a blue shirt and black suit pants and jacket.

Nationwide Children’s Hospital recently welcomed pediatric orthopedic and spine surgeon Ryan Goodwin, MD, new director of The Center for Comprehensive Spine Care. With more than two decades of experience and a passion for innovation in scoliosis treatment, Dr. Goodwin brings both expertise and new opportunities for advancing spine care. The Center for Comprehensive Spine Care…

Health Systems Face Growing Gap in Cell and Gene Therapy Implementation
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By: Pam Georgiana
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New manuscript outlines practical strategies to address safety, operational and financial challenges. As cell and gene therapies (CGTs) are increasingly incorporated into standard clinical care, health systems face a widening operational gap. An invited manuscript published in Transfusion outlines the challenge and presents a practical framework, informed by the experience at Nationwide Children’s, to guide…

Why Immune Balance Matters in UTI Susceptibility
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By: Pam Georgiana
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New research identifies PTEN as a main regulator of bladder immunity and suggests potential non-antibiotic prevention strategies. Urinary tract infections (UTIs) remain among the most common bacterial infections in clinical practice, contributing to significant morbidity and raising concerns about antibiotic resistance. While known risk factors, including lack of circumcision, kidney disease, diabetes and immunosuppression, help…