Research

Real-Time Arrhythmia Detection in Adults With Fontan Palliation
Real-Time Arrhythmia Detection in Adults With Fontan Palliation 1024 683 Pam Georgiana

Evaluating the Utility and Accuracy of Patient-Driven Wearable EKG Monitoring Devices Patient-driven diagnostic wearables, such as personal EKG devices, are popular among adults interested in heart health. However, little is known about the accuracy of these devices for adults with congenital heart disease. “Research supports smartphone-based heart monitors for detecting normal rhythms and atrial fibrillation…

How Accurate is Pediatric Bipolar Disorder Testing?
How Accurate is Pediatric Bipolar Disorder Testing? 1024 555 JoAnna Pendergrass, DVM

Symptom-based bipolar disorder tests accurately diagnose pediatric bipolar disorder, with parent-reported tests being among the most accurate. According to a systematic review and meta-analysis of studies evaluating the diagnostic accuracy of bipolar disorder index tests, parent-reported tests are more accurate than self- or teacher-reported tests. The analysis, led by Cristian Alcaíno, a doctoral candidate at…

Largest Pediatric ECMO Repository in the United States Celebrates 10 Years of Research
Largest Pediatric ECMO Repository in the United States Celebrates 10 Years of Research 1024 537 Abbie Miller

The ECMO Repository at Nationwide Children’s Hospital is the first and larges of its kind in children’s hospitals in the United States. In December 2014, The Heart Center and Center for Cardiovascular Research at Nationwide Children’s Hospital launched an initiative to prospectively collect biologic samples from pediatric patients undergoing extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) – a…

Meet Prof Eileen Africa: Fulbright Scholar and Sports Medicine Expert
Meet Prof Eileen Africa: Fulbright Scholar and Sports Medicine Expert 1024 683 Abbie Miller

Prof Eileen Africa, an associate professor in the Division of Movement Science and Exercise Therapy in the Department of Exercise, Sport, and Lifestyle Medicine at Stellenbosch University in South Africa and a Fulbright scholar, recently visited Nationwide Children’s to work with Dr. James MacDonald and the Sports Medicine Team conducting research about the effectiveness of…

Bridging the Fertility Awareness Gap in Adolescents With PCOS
Bridging the Fertility Awareness Gap in Adolescents With PCOS 1024 683 Pam Georgiana

Assessing knowledge, concerns and quality of life to inform early clinical counseling While polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is common in adolescent females, little is known about how the potential for long-term complications like infertility affect young patients’ well-being. Research with adult PCOS patients has found links between fertility challenges and diminished psychosocial well-being. However, there…

The Nurse Perception of Infant Condition (NPIC) Scale: A Tool for NICU Nurses to Evaluate Neonatal Well-being
The Nurse Perception of Infant Condition (NPIC) Scale: A Tool for NICU Nurses to Evaluate Neonatal Well-being 1024 683 Jessica Nye, PhD
Baby in NICU

Investigators from Nationwide Children’s Hospital developed a tool for nurses to use when assessing a neonate’s wellbeing, called the Nurse Perception of Infant Condition (NPIC) Scale. “For neonates, it was hard to find a scale that was relevant and would allow us to measure anything for research,” says Christine A. Fortney, PhD, RN, FPCN, FAAN,…

Establishing Meaningful Clinical Outcome Measures for Gastrointestinal Symptoms in Cystic Fibrosis
Establishing Meaningful Clinical Outcome Measures for Gastrointestinal Symptoms in Cystic Fibrosis 1024 683 Lauren Dembeck

Understanding the minimal clinically important differences of PROMs is crucial in interpreting results in clinical trials. Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) are a set of standardized questions that directly assess the patient’s perspective of their symptoms and quality of life to better understand their experience with a disease or treatment. PROMs support patient-centered care and are…

Black Youth Experience Disparities in Care for First-Episode Psychosis in Ohio
Black Youth Experience Disparities in Care for First-Episode Psychosis in Ohio 1024 683 Jessica Nye, PhD

Black youth enrolled in Medicaid were more likely to experience a first-episode psychosis (FEP) event and be diagnosed with schizophrenia spectrum disorder but less likely to receive key early intervention services than White youth.   “It’s been known for a long time, especially in the United States, that Black individuals specifically face racial disparities when…

Childhood-Onset Rumination Syndrome: Insights from 15 Years of Research
Childhood-Onset Rumination Syndrome: Insights from 15 Years of Research 1024 680 Pam Georgiana
Close up color photo of little boy holding hands on his belly

Education is needed to improve diagnostic timelines and treatment outcomes for pediatric patients. Childhood-onset rumination syndrome presents significant diagnostic challenges, even for gastroenterologists. Physicians often misdiagnose the symptoms as gastroesophageal reflux disease. Initial treatments frequently fail, leading to delays in accurate diagnosis. Patients can experience symptoms for 2 to 3 years before receiving an accurate…

Exploring Pediatric Diffuse Alveolar Hemorrhage: Causes and Outcomes
Exploring Pediatric Diffuse Alveolar Hemorrhage: Causes and Outcomes 1024 575 Erin Gregory
Illustration of lungs on blue silhouette of upper chest on black background

In a groundbreaking study published in Pediatric Pulmonology, Sarah P. Cohen, MD, MS, and Katelyn Krivchenia, MD — both from Nationwide Children’s Hospital — along with their team investigate diffuse alveolar hemorrhage (DAH) in children, a rare but life-threatening condition involving bleeding into the lungs. The study unveils the complex interplay of causes and outcomes associated…

How Does Cannabis Use During Pregnancy Affect Children?
How Does Cannabis Use During Pregnancy Affect Children? 1024 683 Katelyn Scott

A recent study shows that prenatal exposure to cannabis is associated with poorer thinking skills and behaviors.  In a study published in JAMA Pediatrics, researchers found prenatal cannabis exposure was associated in early childhood with poorer thinking skills and behaviors such as impulse control, paying attention and planning ability, and more aggressive behavior, all of…

The Current and Future State of Scoliosis Care and Research
The Current and Future State of Scoliosis Care and Research 1024 683 Madison Storm

In the United States alone, scoliosis affects an estimated 7 million people – just under twice the population of Los Angeles – according to the Scoliosis Research Society. Each year, an estimated 30,000 children begin wearing braces for treatment.  Over time, the treatments available for different types of scoliosis have continued to advance, in large…

Advancing Care for Infants with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome: New Insights into Maternal and Community Health Factors
Advancing Care for Infants with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome: New Insights into Maternal and Community Health Factors 1024 537 Pam Georgiana

Nationwide Children’s Heart Center explores the impact of maternal and social determinants of health on congenital heart disease. While maternal-fetal environment factors are known to impact outcomes in babies who receive the traditional Norwood surgery to treat hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS), there is little research on how the maternal-fetal environment affects outcomes after the…

Subclinical Herpes Simplex Virus in Neonates: What to Do?
Subclinical Herpes Simplex Virus in Neonates: What to Do? 1024 683 Katie Brind'Amour, PhD, MS, CHES

Neonates can test positive for HSV without having visible lesions or other classic symptoms, leaving clinical uncertainty regarding appropriate antiviral treatment and testing protocols. Researchers at Nationwide Children’s Hospital have shared data on a sample of 17 neonates who tested positive for herpes simplex virus (HSV) at mucosal sites, without any mucosal lesions, positive blood…

What Is Insulin’s Role in Diabetes-Related Urinary Tract Infections?
What Is Insulin’s Role in Diabetes-Related Urinary Tract Infections? 1024 575 Pam Georgiana

Two studies reveal how impaired insulin receptors compromise immunity in people with diabetes. While excess glucose in the urine is often thought to be the main factor behind urinary tract infections in people with diabetes, two recent studies led by Laura L. Schwartz, PhD, principal investigator in the Kidney and Urinary Tract Center at Nationwide…

Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy for Cerebral Palsy: Significant Gains in Mobility and Reduction in Spasticity Treatments
Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy for Cerebral Palsy: Significant Gains in Mobility and Reduction in Spasticity Treatments 928 1024 Erin Gregory

Recent research shows that selective dorsal rhizotomy (SDR) significantly boosts motor function in children with cerebral palsy (CP), particularly those who are ambulatory. The study highlights motor improvements and a reduced need for spasticity treatments, emphasizing SDR’s potential to enhance outcomes and quality of life for children with CP. Key Findings: Improvements in Motor Function…

Identifying Ancestry-Based Predictors of Survival in Black Patients with Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Identifying Ancestry-Based Predictors of Survival in Black Patients with Acute Myeloid Leukemia 1024 768 Alaina Doklovic

Researchers use multiomic profiling to understand ancestry-specific aspects of cancer onset and outcomes. In a recent study, published in ­­­Nature Genetics, researchers from Nationwide Children’s Hospital and The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center (OSUCCC – James) compared genomic profiles of patients diagnosed with AML having self-reported and genomically-confirmed African ancestry and to patients diagnosed…

Researchers Identify Potential Prenatal Biomarkers of Congenital Heart Diseases
Researchers Identify Potential Prenatal Biomarkers of Congenital Heart Diseases 1024 637 Katelyn Scott
Heart with HLHS compared to typically developed heart

In a research letter published in Circulation Research, researchers at Nationwide Children’s describe a potential biomarker that would identify the presence of SVHD in a fetus based on a maternal blood test. Single ventricle heart diseases (SVHDs), the most severe type of congenital heart disease require immediate treatment after birth. A growing number of fetal…

Oncolytic Viroimmunotherapy Improved by Enhanced Cytokine Transgene Expression
Oncolytic Viroimmunotherapy Improved by Enhanced Cytokine Transgene Expression 1024 575 Lauren Dembeck

Researchers were able to suppress in vivo tumor growth with an oncolytic virus by enhancing the production of the cytokine interleukin-12 in the tumors. Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors (MPNSTs) are rare, aggressive sarcomas that exhibit resistance to non-surgical treatment and have high rates of metastasis and relapse. The prognosis for MPNSTs is poor, with…

Pediatric Bladder Dysfunction: What to Do When Nothing Is Working
Pediatric Bladder Dysfunction: What to Do When Nothing Is Working 1024 575 Pam Georgiana

Experts review the options, helping providers and families choose the right third-line treatment for their child. Pediatric non-neurogenic bladder dysfunction, or disordered voiding, can harm patients’ self-esteem and cause stress on the family dynamic and routine. The standard pediatric treatment involves behavioral modifications such as diet, bladder training, timed voiding and pelvic floor exercises. When…

Differentiating True Measles Cases From Vaccine Shedding
Differentiating True Measles Cases From Vaccine Shedding 1024 683 Mary Bates, PhD

Shedding of measles vaccine RNA can occur for up to four weeks post vaccination. Detection of measles vaccine RNA following vaccination is not uncommon and may occur up to four weeks post-vaccination, according to a new study from Nationwide Children’s Hospital. “The frequency at which detection after MMR occurs in this patient population really highlights,…

Proteinuria Reduction in Nephrotic Syndrome Without Suppressing the Immune System
Proteinuria Reduction in Nephrotic Syndrome Without Suppressing the Immune System 375 280 Mary Bates, PhD

Study suggests a distinct, non-immunosuppressive mechanism of action for drugs that ameliorate proteinuria in an NS model. Nephrotic syndrome (NS) is a leading cause of chronic kidney disease in children and adults. NS is characterized by dysregulation of the kidneys’ glomerular filtering units, resulting in massive proteinuria, hypoalbuminemia, and edema. Glucocorticoids are the primary treatment…

Optimizing Outpatient Epilepsy Care With Digital Seizure Action Plans
Optimizing Outpatient Epilepsy Care With Digital Seizure Action Plans 1024 683 Pam Georgiana

Customized seizure action plans enhance care and family use. Many schools and caregivers require families of children with epilepsy to provide a written seizure action plan (SAP) signed by their primary care provider. The Epilepsy Foundation provides a printable PDF form to fill out, print and sign. However, the form is limited in providing space…

Weighing the Risk of Blood Clots With Reward of Less Pain
Weighing the Risk of Blood Clots With Reward of Less Pain 1024 683 Pam Georgiana

For people with sickle cell disease who menstruate, hormonal contraception can be effective against SCD-related pain, but it also raises the risk of thrombosis.   As people with sickle cell disease (SCD) transition into their reproductive years, health care providers are increasingly focused on optimizing their overall health, including the safe management of contraception. For…

Shedding Light on Immune Responses in Children With Acute Asthma Exacerbations
Shedding Light on Immune Responses in Children With Acute Asthma Exacerbations 969 533 JoAnna Pendergrass, DVM
Illustration of NK Cells, T Cells, other immune cells floating across white background

The innate immune system is upregulated in children hospitalized with acute asthma exacerbations, signaling a need for therapies that target innate immune pathways to help control acute asthma flare-ups more effectively.  Asthma affects more than 6 million children in the United States, yet little is known about the immune responses that occur with acute asthma…

Approaching Uncertainty in Medicine With a Growth Mindset
Approaching Uncertainty in Medicine With a Growth Mindset 1024 531 Abbie Miller

In baseball, a really good batting average is .333 — which means the batter hits the ball and gets to first base a third of the time. That also means they miss —they fail — two-thirds of the time. Medical providers are expected to get things right 100% of the time,” says Michael Patrick, MD,…

Tissue-Engineered Vascular Grafts Resist Calcification
Tissue-Engineered Vascular Grafts Resist Calcification 968 1024 Abbie Miller

Dystrophic calcification is the biggest reason for prosthetic biomaterial failure. Compared to expanded poly(tetrafluoroethylene) (PTFE) grafts, tissue-engineered vascular grafts (TEVGs) exhibited superior durability, including reduced late-term calcification, according to a study published in Nature Communications. “All of the biomaterials we routinely use for cardiovascular surgery are susceptible to dystrophic calcification,” says Christopher Breuer, MD, pediatric…

CSPINE Injury Prediction Rule Could Decrease Radiographic Imaging Exposure in Children
CSPINE Injury Prediction Rule Could Decrease Radiographic Imaging Exposure in Children 1024 675 Katelyn Scott

A new study shows that implementing the rule can reduce CT scans by more than 50% without missing clinically significant injuries. While cervical spine injuries (CSI) are uncommon in children, they can be potentially devastating, resulting in quadriplegia — paralysis below the neck affecting both arms and both legs. Detecting CSIs in a clinical setting…

Health-Related Quality of Life in Pediatric Cancer Survivors: Assessing the Impacts
Health-Related Quality of Life in Pediatric Cancer Survivors: Assessing the Impacts 1024 683 Madison Storm

Family factors have a significant impact on health-related quality of life. Childhood cancer is a life-changing diagnosis for children and their families. Children undergoing cancer treatment often experience impairment in health-related quality of life compared to children from healthy populations. The severity of impact can depend, in part, on social determinants of health, such as…

Good Intentions but Low Adherence for Safe Sleep Guidelines
Good Intentions but Low Adherence for Safe Sleep Guidelines 1024 585 JoAnna Pendergrass, DVM

Although mothers are aware of the Safe Sleep Guidelines developed by the American Academy of Pediatrics, they frequently deviate from them to try to help their babies sleep better and longer. Research recently published in Pediatrics and conducted by Lara B. McKenzie, MA, PhD, FAAHB, principal investigator in the Center for Injury Research and Policy…

Virtual Surgical Planning for Musculoskeletal Oncology
Virtual Surgical Planning for Musculoskeletal Oncology 150 150 Abbie Miller

CT of pelvis showing tumor MRI of pelvis showing tumor Step 1: Data acquisition: Computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance images (MRI) are obtained during the same visit with markers used to help align the scans to create the composite image. That composite is used to develop the virtual model. Step 2: The 3D Printing and Innovations…

Biofilms: The Good, the Bad & the Groundbreaking
Biofilms: The Good, the Bad & the Groundbreaking 1024 615 Katie Brind'Amour, PhD, MS, CHES

Decades of research into the structure and function of bacterial biofilms have begun to pay off in the form of imminent clinical applications capable of harnessing both the protective and problematic aspects of this universal phenomenon. Imagine a hospital emergency department filled with patients — those with painful ear infections, recurrent urinary tract infections, fevers…

Delivering Implicit Bias Training for Health Care Providers – Via Smartphone
Delivering Implicit Bias Training for Health Care Providers – Via Smartphone 1024 680 Jessica Nye, PhD

A Virtual and Augmented Reality Implicit Association Training (VARIAT) app developed by investigators from Nationwide Children’s Hospital and The Ohio State University leverages mobile technology to bring implicit bias training to the hands of Medicaid clinicians. Everyone has implicit biases that manifest as favorable or unfavorable perspectives about race, gender, sexual orientation and/or socioeconomic status,…

From Scan to Plan: Making Virtual Surgical Planning the Standard of Care for Ortho-oncology Operations
From Scan to Plan: Making Virtual Surgical Planning the Standard of Care for Ortho-oncology Operations 1024 281 Abbie Miller

“We deal in rarities,” says Thomas Scharschmidt, MD, director of the Pediatric Orthopedic Oncology Program at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and professor of Orthopedics at The Ohio State University. “When you consider that across the entire U.S. population, we have between 2,500 and 3,000 cases of primary malignant bone tumors each year, and only half of…

Empowering Therapists With Better Tools
Empowering Therapists With Better Tools 1024 481 Wendy Margolin

New research director sets out to improve mental and behavioral health care with assessments.  Providing mental or behavioral health care without simple, effective clinical assessment tools is like trying to lose weight without access to a bathroom scale, says Eric Youngstrom, PhD, the new director of the Institute for Mental and Behavioral Health Research at…

How Do Treatments for Adolescent Obesity Compare?
How Do Treatments for Adolescent Obesity Compare? 1024 682 Pam Georgiana

A recent review of the literature highlights current treatment strategies for adolescent obesity. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), obesity and severe obesity are chronic health conditions with increasing incidence in adolescents, putting them at risk for associated comorbidities. Obesity affects approximately 21% of adolescents (12 to 18 years of age) in the…

Advancing Predictive Models in Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury
Advancing Predictive Models in Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury 1024 683 Erin Gregory

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is the leading cause of disability and mortality among children, causing thousands of deaths each year. Despite tools such as the Glasgow Outcomes Scale (GOS) and the Pediatric Glasgow Coma Scale (PGCS), reliable methods for predicting mortality during initial trauma resuscitation are limited. In a recent study, Katherine Bergus, MD, general…

Loss of RNase 6 Increases Susceptibility to Upper Urinary Tract Infections, Model Shows
Loss of RNase 6 Increases Susceptibility to Upper Urinary Tract Infections, Model Shows 1024 575 Katie Brind'Amour, PhD, MS, CHES

The latest in a robust series of studies confirms an important role for RNase 6 in deterring infections of the ureters and kidneys.   Research teams at the Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital have long been studying a superfamily of ribonucleases for their role as natural antimicrobials in the human urinary tract.…

Surgical Repair of Cloacal Malformation Does Not Worsen Bladder Function
Surgical Repair of Cloacal Malformation Does Not Worsen Bladder Function 1024 683 Mary Bates, PhD

The complexity of the malformation, more than the surgical approach, determines post-operative urodynamics. Approximately 90% of girls with cloacal malformation exhibit some degree of bladder dysfunction. While associated conditions can impact bladder dynamics, the complex surgery required to repair cloacal malformation has also been hypothesized to cause bladder dysfunction. Strategies to repair cloacal malformation in…

Has the Next Generation of Gene Therapy Arrived?
Has the Next Generation of Gene Therapy Arrived? 1024 683 Wendy Margolin

Researchers crack the code to deliver dual gene therapy in preclinical studies – with promises of wider applications. In a gene therapy breakthrough, a Nationwide Children’s Hospital researcher has successfully used an adeno-associated virus (AAV) to introduce two genes into cells with a single vector. Paul Martin, PhD, created a new dual gene vector approach…

Enhancing School Readiness for Children with Critical Congenital Heart Disease: Insights and Strategies for Health Care Clinicians
Enhancing School Readiness for Children with Critical Congenital Heart Disease: Insights and Strategies for Health Care Clinicians 1024 664 Erin Gregory

A recent publication in Pediatric Cardiology explores the complexities of school readiness among children with critical congenital heart disease (CCHD) compared to their peers. The study hypothesizes that children with CCHD will face more significant difficulties in school readiness, linked to specific medical risk factors associated with their condition. Identifying Barriers to Progress The study, led by…

Sacral Nerve Stimulation Improves Symptoms and Quality of Life in Children With Defecation Disorders
Sacral Nerve Stimulation Improves Symptoms and Quality of Life in Children With Defecation Disorders 1024 656 Mary Bates, PhD

A new study narrows down the patients who may benefit the most from the treatment. In a large prospective study, researchers from Nationwide Children’s Hospital found that sacral nerve stimulation can lead to significant and long-lasting improvements in fecal continence and quality of life in children with refractory defecation disorders. Sacral nerve stimulation (SNS) involves…

Can Artificial Intelligence (AI) Improve Access to Social Resources for Better Patient Outcomes?
Can Artificial Intelligence (AI) Improve Access to Social Resources for Better Patient Outcomes? 1024 540 Pam Georgiana

A recent study tests the ability of the DAPHNE© Chatbot to do just that. Health care providers and organizations recognize the impact of social factors on health and are increasingly addressing social determinants to improve health outcomes and equity. However, integrating social care into health practices remains challenging due to structural barriers such as staffing,…

Long-Term Bladder Management and Continence in Girls With Cloacal Malformation
Long-Term Bladder Management and Continence in Girls With Cloacal Malformation 1024 683 Pam Georgiana
Molly Fuchs, MD

New insights on outcomes and quality of life from Nationwide Children’s comprehensive study of pediatric patients. Over the last decade, surgical innovation has revolutionized the treatment of cloacal malformation, a congenital anomaly affecting the development of the gastrointestinal, urinary and reproductive systems in girls. This condition occurs when the rectum, vagina and urinary tracts fail…

Rethinking Male Bias in Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency
Rethinking Male Bias in Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency 1024 683 JoAnna Pendergrass, DVM

Although males have historically been over-represented in pediatric growth hormone deficiency (GHD) cases, this predominance does not hold true across various classifications of GHD.   Referrals for short-stature evaluations are common in pediatric endocrinology despite the rarity of growth hormone deficiency (GHD). Historically, boys predominate these referrals, which are conducted to rule out GHD. Yet,…

Is Surfactant Treatment at Birth Associated With Severe Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia?
Is Surfactant Treatment at Birth Associated With Severe Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia? 1024 683 Pam Georgiana

An observational study reviews a contemporary cohort of preterm infants. Recently, Leif D. Nelin, MD, division chief of neonatology at Nationwide Children’s and a professor of pediatrics at The Ohio State University College of Medicine, and a team of doctors in the Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD) Collaborative Registry speculated that the use of surfactant treatment in…

Water Beads: Sensory Fun or Ticket to the Emergency Department?
Water Beads: Sensory Fun or Ticket to the Emergency Department? 1024 683 Laura Dattner

Researchers find ED visits more than doubled from 2021 to 2022 and call for federal legislation and regulation to address this child hazard. Researchers from the Center for Injury Research and Policy and Central Ohio Poison Center at Nationwide Children’s Hospital have found more than an estimated 8,000 visits to U.S. emergency departments (EDs) associated…

Nationwide Children’s Researchers Awarded Funding to Carry Out Groundbreaking Research on Single Ventricle Heart Disease
Nationwide Children’s Researchers Awarded Funding to Carry Out Groundbreaking Research on Single Ventricle Heart Disease 150 150 Madison Storm

The American Heart Association (AHA) and Additional Ventures have announced funding for five teams of scientists for research on single ventricle heart disease. Four researchers from Nationwide Children’s Hospital were included in the grant awards, building off their ongoing work in regenerative medicine and cardiovascular research. These Collaborative Sciences Awards bring together researchers from various…

Supporting Tracheostomy Decision-Making for Families and Providers
Supporting Tracheostomy Decision-Making for Families and Providers 1024 683 Abbie Miller

The Trach Scoring Tool, developed by leaders in bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, offers support for physicians and families. The decision of when to do a tracheostomy on an infant is difficult, to say the least, says Leif Nelin, MD, division chief of Neonatology at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. “Every family has different knowledge,…

Extended Reality Offers New Ways to View Congenital Heart Disease
Extended Reality Offers New Ways to View Congenital Heart Disease 1024 577 Mary Bates, PhD

Researchers are evaluating the technology’s potential to improve clinical practice, trainee and family education, and patient outcomes. What if you could put on a headset and teleport inside a model of a patient’s beating heart? What if you could interact with that heart — touch it with your fingertips, zoom in or out or view…