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  • As mounting evidence suggests that so-called “light” cigarettes are contributing to an increase in deadly lung cancer cases, doctors are calling for tougher federal regulations.Doctors Urge FDA to Tighten Regulations on “Filtered” Cigarettes
    Experts: Holes on filtered cigarettes pose risk, may account for climb in lung cancers
  • Dr. Anil Parwani views a digital pathology slide at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute. This advanced technology helps to provide patients with faster and more accurate diagnoses.New Technology Will Improve the Accuracy and Speed of Cancer Diagnosis
    Digital pathology technology allows patients to start potentially life-saving therapy sooner through expedited, computer-aided diagnostic tools
  • Brian Ward practices lacrosse in the Adventure Recreation Center at The Ohio State University. He was diagnosed with ADHD as a teenager, which not only impacted his ability to focus in the classroom, but on the playing field as well.Study Looks at the Prevalence, Challenges of Athletes with ADHD
    Athletes with ADHD more likely to choose team sports, which can increase risk of injury
  • Cindy Carnahan (right) is going through the process of breast reconstruction at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute. Plastic surgeon Dr. Clara Lee (left) helped Cindy understand her options after learning she’d need a mastectomy to fight her breast cancer.Study: Half of Patients Make Poor Decisions About Breast Reconstruction
    Surprising number of mastectomy patients are uninformed about their reconstruction choices
  • As mounting evidence suggests that so-called “light” cigarettes are contributing to an increase in deadly lung cancer cases, doctors are calling for tougher federal regulations.

    Doctors Urge FDA to Tighten Regulations on “Filtered” Cigarettes

    Experts: Holes on filtered cigarettes pose risk, may account for climb in lung cancers
  • Dr. Anil Parwani views a digital pathology slide at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute. This advanced technology helps to provide patients with faster and more accurate diagnoses.

    New Technology Will Improve the Accuracy and Speed of Cancer Diagnosis

    Digital pathology technology allows patients to start potentially life-saving therapy sooner through expedited, computer-aided diagnostic tools
  • Brian Ward practices lacrosse in the Adventure Recreation Center at The Ohio State University. He was diagnosed with ADHD as a teenager, which not only impacted his ability to focus in the classroom, but on the playing field as well.

    Study Looks at the Prevalence, Challenges of Athletes with ADHD

    Athletes with ADHD more likely to choose team sports, which can increase risk of injury
  • Cindy Carnahan (right) is going through the process of breast reconstruction at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute. Plastic surgeon Dr. Clara Lee (left) helped Cindy understand her options after learning she’d need a mastectomy to fight her breast cancer.

    Study: Half of Patients Make Poor Decisions About Breast Reconstruction

    Surprising number of mastectomy patients are uninformed about their reconstruction choices
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Study: Stressing About Finances can be Harmful to a Baby’s Health
A pregnant woman’s worries about the new arrival may lead to a low-birth-weight baby

Some surgeons may be hesitant to repair a torn meniscus on heavier patients, assuming there is a higher chance of the repair failing. But a study from The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center found that’s not the case.

Study Finds Knee Surgery Holds Even in Heavier Patients
Success rates for meniscus surgery were similar for those with average and higher BMI

Sarah Lodge helps her son Logan, 3, learn the names of toys used in a study at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. The study uses head-mounted cameras with eye-trackers to observe children with cochlear implants and discover how to best teach them new words and develop language skills.

Study Aims to See How Children with Cochlear Implants Learn Words
Hi-tech approach uses eye-tracking devices to learn how children absorb information

Melissa Fox says the allergies she thought she’d outgrown flared back up while pregnant with her daughter. And, a study at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center found that could be because women carrying girls have a greater inflammatory response to immune challenges than those carrying boys.

Study: Baby’s Sex Plays a Role in Pregnant Women’s Immunity
Women pregnant with girls have more severe symptoms of some health conditions

Researchers at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center developed a technique to revive parts of donated human hearts in the laboratory to search for hidden sources of irregular heartbeats.

Scientists Keep Human Hearts Alive in Lab to Track Abnormal Beats
Researchers ‘reanimate’ parts of human hearts to find elusive sources of arrhythmia

A recent study by researchers at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center shows pregnant women experience a dramatic decline of a protein called brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) in their last trimester, which may contribute to depression during pregnancy and low birth weights.

Study: Depression In Pregnancy, Low Birth Weight Tied To Biomarker
Women with low levels of BDNF protein have higher risk of depression, low birth weight

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National Call For Parents To Vaccinate Children For HPV As A Means Of Preventing Cancer
Consensus statement supports fewer doses in children under age 15, urges action to increase national vaccination rates

A new study published by The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute found that one in every 6 colorectal cancer patients diagnosed under age 50 had an inherited genetic mutation that made them more susceptible to developing cancer.

Study: 1 In 6 Colon Cancer Patients Under 50 Are Predisposed
Experts screen 3,000, find genetic condition 95% of affected don’t know they have

Dustin Grooms, PhD, ATC, CSCS, left, uses shutter glasses while working to rehab the knee of Scott Monfort. The glasses create a visual distraction, which causes patients to rely more on instinct during rehabilitation and less on visual cues, which often happens to patients who suffer knee injuries, a new study shows.

Study: When You Injure Your Knee, It Changes Your Brain
Researchers say we rely more on vision after injuries, suggest a new approach to rehab

Helen Kessler, 76, of Columbus, Ohio fastens her seatbelt before driving. Researchers at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center are teaming up with industry partners to study outdated seatbelt designs in an effort to better protect the 36 million American drivers over age 65.

Study: Should Newer Cars Be Modified To Protect Older Drivers?
Boom in older drivers has experts rethinking one-size-fits-all seat belts, airbags

Ryan Billingham, 25, uses an electronic cigarette at his home in Columbus, Ohio. A new national survey shows 54% of men under age 35 think electronic cigarettes are less harmful to the lungs than cigarettes, but doctors aren`t sure.

Survey: Most Under Age 35 Say E-Cigs Are Safer, Study Aims To Find Out
Doctors use cameras to watch what happens during use, test lung fluid samples in lab

A simple blood test and saliva sample can detect Lynch syndrome. The Ohio Colorectal Cancer Prevention Initiative tests tumors and blood samples of all newly-diagnosed colon cancer patients and their family members across the state of Ohio. The study is led by The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute and includes 51 hospitals.

How A Simple Blood Test Could Add 639 Years Of Life To Ohioans
50 hospitals help screen for Lynch syndrome, which carries very high risks of cancer

Shakespeare takes center stage in a novel intervention for children with autism. A new study from the Nisonger Center at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center shows children with autism had improved communication and language skills after ten weeks of Shakespeare classes.

Study: Shakespeare Play Helps Children With Autism Communicate
Researchers say social interaction, language and facial expression skills improve

A new study suggests stress may offset the benefits of eating certain healthier foods in women.

Stress In Women Offsets Benefits Of Eating Healthier Foods
Study: Foods with sunflower oil produced same response as foods high in saturated fat

Food packaging often use buzzwords like `sugar-free` or `gluten-free`, but experts say these products are usually not a healthy choice for those with diabetes. You should turn the package over and learn how to read nutrition labels to choose the right foods.

Don’t Be Fooled By Myths On Controlling Diabetes
Marketing gimmicks may seem promising, but it’s best to stick to your doctor’s advice

Doctors at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center have successfully tested an implantable device to help patients with central sleep apnea.

Implanted Device Successfully Treats Central Sleep Apnea, Study Finds
Doctors at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center have successfully tested an implantable device to help patients with central sleep apnea.

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Diabetes Drug Reduces Weight In Children With Autism
Study: autism drugs often increase appetite & weight - diabetes drug helps

Ashlee Chadwick, a sophomore at The Ohio State University, says one of the hardest lessons she`s had to learn in college is how to get a good night`s sleep in the dormitory.

Tips For Getting A Good Night’s Sleep In The Dorm
Loss of sleep is a major concern for many college students, expert offers advice

Mary Dumek reads a bedtime story to her two young children. A new study from The Ohio State University College of Public Health shows that preschoolers who go to bed at 9 pm or later are twice as likely to be obese as teenagers, compared to those who go to bed at 8 pm or earlier.

Study: Preschoolers Who Go To Bed Later, Often Heavier as Teens
Going to bed just an hour later doubled the risk of obesity in teenage years

Tim Hickey dances the Argentine tango with Mimi Lamantia to build strength and balance after surviving cancer. Like many patients, Hickey suffered from peripheral neuropathy, which can occur when chemotherapy damages nerves in the legs and feet, causing balance issues.

Study: Teaching Cancer Patients To Tango Boosts Balance
Effects of chemo can impact balance, tango classes cut risk of falls by 56%

After persistent soreness in her arm, Sandy Niehaus developed blood clots in her right arm due to a condition known as thoracic outlet syndrome. Treatment required Dr. Patrick Vaccaro to remove most of Niehaus` first rib to relieve the pressure.

Sore Shoulder Could Be Sign Of Serious Clot Condition: Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thoracic outlet syndrome can be underdiagnosed, treatment may mean rib removal

Physical therapists at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center are studying the practice of dry needling to see if it can help patients with painful knee conditions.

Study Aims To Get To The Point Of Dry Needling For Knee Pain
Many swear by it, experts launch study to see how it may ease pain, prevent injuries

Dr. Joel Mayerson talks with Dugan Smith, a survivor of bone cancer known as osteosarcoma, at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Institute.

New Program Speeds Up Cancer Research In Humans & Dogs
Vets, doctors study sarcoma tissue at the same time, research is up to 5 times faster

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If You Have Knee, Hip Or Back Pain, Your Butt May Be To Blame
Experts say “Dormant Butt Syndrome” affects millions, caused by weak glute muscles

A new study is the first to prove that SPF-30 sunscreens already on the market can not only protect you from sunburns, but can prevent the development of melanoma, an aggressive and deadly form of skin cancer.

Study Is First To Show Sunscreens Cut Cancer Risk
Researchers test several SPF-30 sunscreens, find they protect against melanoma

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Man Uses His Own Brainwaves To Retrain His Paralyzed Hand
Computer chip in brain works with software to allow man to stir drinks, play video game

Fred Cubbison is examined by Dr. Ashley Rosko at Ohio State`s James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute, where a new clinic has opened that bases patient treatment options on their fitness level, not just their age.

Treating Cancer Patients Based On Overall Health, Not Age
Cancer researchers launch effort eliminate age limits for older, ‘healthier’ patients

This graphic shows how a new device may help those who have diastolic heart failure. Doctors create an opening in the heart wall and insert this device to keep it open, which allows for `overflow` blood to move between chambers, easing pressure on the heart and arteries.

Heart Failure Device Tested For First Time In The United States
Doctors punch hole in heart wall, implant dime-size device to help diastolic heart failure

Carmela Powers of Westerville, Ohio checks her blood pressure daily. Powers often suffered sudden jaw pain, but ignored it, not knowing it was a sign of serious heart problems. Years later she had three heart attacks within a matter of days.

For First Time, Heart Attack Info Is Female-Focused
American Heart Association publishes first statement on heart attacks in women

Kai Zhao, PhD, is an engineer and medical researcher at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center who`s using aerodynamic software that doctors could use in order to map highly complex sinus surgeries before they ever pick up a scalpel.

3-D Model Tests Surgery Outcome Before Doctors Cut
Like a videogame, surgeons do multiple test runs on delicate surgery for chronic sinusitis

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Dirt? Ash? Hair?! Odd Pregnancy Cravings Explained
A condition called “pica” is not unusual, but the cravings it causes can be

Researchers at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center`s Nisonger Center will use essential oils and a watch-like activity monitor known as an actigraph on children with autism to see if the oils improve sleep.

STUDY: Can Essential Oils Help Children With Autism?
So many parents report using essential oils, scientists put them to the test

Stephen Palovchik, 71, of Delaware, OH is able to hold his right hand steady for the first time in decades thanks to an experimental treatment in which certain brain cells were burned. Using high intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) doctors at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center were able to pass soundwaves harmlessly past Palovchik`s skull and zap certain cells deep in his brain. See the difference it made: bit.ly/1PVVwmB

Doctors Use Ultrasound Waves To Stop Hand Tremors
Bursts of focused ultrasound waves allow ‘brain surgery without cutting the skin’

Though she`s been cancer-free for years, Tina Washington, of Columbus, OH, lives with lymphedema, permanent and sometimes painful swelling in her left arm and hand. Lymphedema is a common side effect of breast cancer surgery, and until now there have no options to cure it. Now, doctors at Ohio State`s James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute are among only a handful nationally offering two surgeries that can reverse lymphedema or prevent it all together. To learn more about innovative lymph node bypass and transfer surgeries, click here: bit.ly/1i7RP0q

Innovative Surgeries Cut Risk Of Lymphedema By 90%
Lymph node transplant, bypass surgeries shown to help prevent, reverse lymphedema

Megan Murphy, of Hilliard, OH, had to stuff a pool noodle under her 2-year-old`s car seat to make it level, and a new study shows that`s a common issue. Researchers at The Ohio State University College of Medicine tested nearly 3,600 combinations using 59 car seats and 61 vehicle models. They found cars and car seats had compatibility issues nearly 42 percent of the time, forcing many parents like Murphy to improvise to make them fit properly. Details of the study here: bit.ly/1Jf7fHr

Study: Cars, Child Seats Not Compatible 42% Of Time
Researchers test 3,600 combinations, find seat angles, headrests cause improper fits

A surgeon at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center holds human cartilage that was grown in a laboratory moments before implanting the cartilage into a patient`s knee. The cartilage was made from cells that were harvested from a healthy part of the patient`s leg weeks earlier. Once it had grown to an appropriate size, doctors took the new cartilage from the laboratory and implanted it back into the patient`s own knee in an effort to heal his injured meniscus. See how the procedure works here: bit.ly/1gAK3MV

Cartilage Grown In Lab Implanted Into Man’s Knee
Doctors: the harvest, grow, implant procedure could change approach to knee injuries

Wrong (Left): Common lunge mistakes include lifting your front heel off the floor or bending your front knee too far forward so it extends over your foot. Correct (Right): Keep your front heel on the floor and make sure the rear knee is aimed directly at the floor, not out to the side at an angle.

Do THIS, Not THAT At The Gym!

Lori Coulter, of Blacklick, OH painted messages on her car to help find a donor who might give her a kidney. Like a growing number of patients, Coulter is taking proactive and creative approaches to finding her own donor. Doctors at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center hope Coulter`s efforts not only help her situation, but shed light on the enormous shortage of organs available to those who desperately need them. Details on how you can help here: bit.ly/1C1rkEz

Organ Donor Shortage Prompts Creative Searches
Patients are turning to social media, unconventional means to find donors on their own

A patient relaxes while undergoing dual chemotherapy treatment for advanced ovarian cancer at Ohio State`s James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute. Giving patients like Lavelle chemo through an IV, followed by a dose directly into the abdomen, has been shown to increase three year survival rates. However, a new study has found that fewer than half of women at six major academic medical centers who are eligible for the therapy are actually receiving it. Details: bit.ly/1IeIA5v

Ovarian Cancer Patients Do Best With Dual Chemotherapy
Study shows women live longer with traditional IV chemo - plus doses in the abdomen

Troy Patchin practices getting in and out of a car as part of his physical therapy at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Patchin was burned over nearly half of his body in a work accident, and as part of his treatment at Ohio State`s Wexner Medical Center, he wears a feeding tube that provides extra nutrition several hours a day, even while he`s sleeping. See how dramatically boosting protein and calorie intake helpins burn patients heal faster: http://bit.ly/1RLxwC8

Burn Treatment Calls For ‘Constant’ Feeding
Doctors: burns heal faster if patients get 3-4 times more protein, 140% more calories

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Addiction App Puts Support System At Fingertips
App tracks an addict’s status, provides immediate access to help

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Girls Suffer More Overuse Injuries In Teen Sports
Study names top sports for “overuse” injuries, girls at higher risk than boys

Researchers at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center were able to cut stress levels in ICU workers by 40 percent by teaching on-the-spot relaxation techniques. Experts say simple strategies like taking a walk, stretching at your workstation and doing gentle yoga moves could not only cut down on stress, but may help prevent worker burnout. See how their program changed the lives and routines of workers in a high-stress environment like a surgical intensive care unit: bit.ly/1ce0i10

Nurses Cut Stress 40% With Relaxation Steps At Work
Ohio State study shows dramatic stress reduction among ICU nurses

Most women don`t know female-specific risks or important symptoms when it comes to having a stroke, according to a survey released by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. The survey found that only 11 percent could identify female-specific risks and nine out of 10 didn`t know that hiccups can be an early warning symptom of a stroke. Details here: bit.ly/1H9QDVV

Most Women Don’t Know Female-Specific Stroke Signs
National survey: women are largely unaware of many symptoms and risks of strokes

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Study: Young Kids With Autism Behave Better If Parents Are Trained
Parents who go through 24-week training program have children who behave better

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New Procedure Helps Achilles Tendon Heal Faster
Sports medicine surgeons design a new way to suture injury

Though it can make medications less effective and increase the risk for recurrence, a surprising number of patients who are diagnosed with cancer continue to smoke. Dr. Peter Shields of Ohio State`s James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute led a national committee that recently unveiled new guidelines designed to help cancer patients quit smoking. Details: http://bit.ly/1CaDwC9

Smoking Among Cancer Patients A Tricky Problem
New national guidelines are released so doctors can help more patients quit

Allergist Dr. Princess Ogbogu examines a patient at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Ogbogu says cases of a mysterious condition are on the rise which causes the esophagus to gradually swell, often to dangerous levels. The condition, known as eosinophilic esophagitis, or EoE, is often triggered by certain foods, though experts believe environmental allergic reactions may also play a role in the swelling of the esophagus. See the symptoms of EoE and how doctors are treating it, here: http://bit.ly/1IDK8bG

Mysterious Condition Makes It Hard To Swallow
Cases of “EoE” have risen significantly in all ages, puzzled doctors search for cause

Students learn hands-only CPR at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. A recent study showed 70 percent of people feel helpless to act during a cardiac emergency because they don`t know how to do CPR or are afraid of hurting the victim. Dr. Ruchika Husa teaches a simplified version of CPR that eliminates mouth-to-mouth contact and focusses only on chest compressions, which has been shown to be just as effective in patient survival rates. Details: bit.ly/1z8LuZr.

Hands-Only CPR Could Save Hundreds Of Thousands
Most bystanders hesitate to help, simpler CPR could change that

Dr. Christopher Kaeding shows the first plastic cartilage device implanted in a patient`s knee in the U.S. on Jan. 21, 2015 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. The device is used to replace a damaged meniscus located between the thigh and shin bones. See how it works and how many patients this experimental device could potentially help here: bit.ly/1EwvNLW

First Ever Plastic Meniscus Implanted In The U.S.
FDA trial will see if artificial cartilage can protect against arthritis, knee replacements

After two years of planning, 200 patients moved into the new James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute at Ohio State in 12 hours. The move places patients in the nation`s newest, and one of the largest, cancer hospitals. Details: http://bit.ly/1yx7JJ0

The Moving Story Of 200 Cancer Patients
700 Staff and Volunteers, 16 Transport Teams Set to Move Patients to Ohio State’s New Cancer Hospital

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Inside The Nation’s Most Advanced Cancer Hospital
Next-generation hospital opens as cancer is set to become leading cause of death

Traditionally, breast cancer patients lie on their backs for radiation therapy but a modified approach in which the patient lies on her stomach is proving effective. Doctors at The Ohio State University`s James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute say the change in position can lead to safer outcomes and fewer long term problems with the shape of the breast. Details here: bit.ly/1CGlILJ

Body Position In Breast Cancer Therapy Matters
Women who get radiation therapy on stomachs rather than backs, show benefits

It is the first emergency department of its kind in the U.S. and one of only a handful worldwide. The new James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute has opened a facility at The Ohio State University that specializes in both emergency and cancer medicine. Details on the state-of-the-art emergency department here: bit.ly/1qHavXa

New Trend In Medicine: Emergency Cancer Care
Take a look inside the nation’s first fully integrated cancer emergency department

Danielle Hargraves of Zanesville, OH, gave birth to her daughter, Lilly, after surviving cervical cancer. Doctors at Ohio State`s James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute and Comprehensive Cancer Center were able to perform a type of fertility-sparing surgery that allowed Danielle to get pregnant and carry her baby to nearly full term. Details on the surgery here: bit.ly/15t64Xy

Surgery Allows Women To Give Birth After Cancer
More women giving birth over 30 - just when cervical cancer rates jump

Colleen O`Morrow is careful to apply sunscreen before heading outside. Doctors at Ohio State`s James Cancer Hospital suggest applying sunscreen as an important step in preventing skin cancer.

False Sense Of Security In The Sun Can Burn You
Expert weighs in on new products, the numbers on sunscreen bottles

After four years of testing, The Ohio State University James Cancer and Solove Research Institute has developed an experimental drug for effectively treating Leukemia, known as Ibrutinib.

Breakthrough Leukemia Pill Shows Lifesaving Promise
argeted Drug Shows Real Potential as a Safe and Effective Treatment for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia and Mantle Cell Lymphoma

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“Bionic Arm” May Help Stroke Patients, Retrain Brain
80% of stroke patients lose use of arm, hi-tech brace could give new hope