UI Health Care News by Specialty: Pediatrics

• UI Team Helps Discover How Measles Virus Spreads in the Body (June 30, 2008)
• Commonwealth Fund Report: Iowa Leads Nation in Children's Health Care (June 2, 2008)
• UI Children's Hospital Receives $100,000 Safety Grant (May 12, 2008)
• Order of Eastern Star Gift Benefits UI Children's Hospital (February 4, 2008)
• $150,000 from Peregrine Charities to Benefit UI Children’s Hospital (January 14, 2008)
• UI Study: Constipation Most Common Cause of Children's Abdominal Pain (January 7, 2008)
• ‘Tis the Season to Help Those in Need (December 24 and 31, 2007)
• Holiday Gift Ideas for Those with Special Needs (December 3, 2007)
• Jeffrey Segar Named President-elect of Research Group (October 29, 2007)
• Aiming for a Cure Foundation Funds UI Pediatric Cancer Research (October 15, 2007)
• Grossology-The (Impolite) Science of the Human Body (September 24, 2007)
• UI Experts Recommend Back-to-school Vision Evaluations (September 24, 2007)
• Ferentz to Headline Kickoff Luncheon for UI Children's Hospital (August 27, 2007)
• Y105 Radiothon Raises More Than $88,000 for UI Children's Hospital (August 20, 2007)
• Cedar Rapids Kernels Honor UI Children's Hospital Patient (August 13, 2007)
• Y105 Radiothon to Benefit UI Children's Hospital (August 6, 2007)
• UI Children's Hospital Opens New Neonatal Care Unit (August 6, 2007)
• UI Children's Hospital Researcher Earns Prestigious International Honor (July 30, 2007)
• UI Offers Sports Physicals in North Liberty (July 16, 2007)
• Wal-Mart Associates Raise $127,000 for UI Children's Hospital (June 2, 2007)
• Shilyansky Named to Soper Chair in Pediatric Surgery (June 25, 2007)
• Aiming for a Cure Organizers Donates Funds (June 11, 2007)
• Women's Magazines Provide Mixed Messages About Breastfeeding (June 4, 2007)
• Children's Miracle Network Celebration Supports UI Children's Hospital (June 4, 2007)
• STAR 102.5 Radiothon Supports University of Iowa Children's Hospital (May 21, 2007)
• Support for Kids (May 7, 2007)
• Ponseti Receives National Children's Miracle Network Award (April 30, 2007)
• Manchester Boy Honored as Children's Miracle Network 'Champion' (April 23, 2007)
• University of Iowa Children's Hospital Changes Its Name (April 16, 2007)
• University of Iowa Children's Hospital Opens Renovated Patient Care Unit (April 9, 2007)
• Ambulatory Surgery Center to Open at UI Hospitals and Clinics (March 19, 2007)
• UI Program Offers Free Dental Care for Children With Disabilities (March 12, 2007)
• Autism Researchers Report Key Genetic Finding (February 26, 2007)
• UI Physicians, Volunteer Are Named Corridor Heroes (February 26, 2007)
• Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Echocardiography Laboratory Receive Recognition (February 19, 2007)
• Toxic Synovitis—A Common Cause of Hip Pain in Children (February 12, 2007)
• Pregnant Women Can Minimize Risk of Rodent-based Virus (February 5, 2007)
• UI Dance Marathon Kick-Off (January 29, 2007)
• Clear Channel Radiothon to Kickoff UI Students Dance Marathon (January 29, 2007)
• Iowa High School Football Linemen Reach Overweight, Obesity Levels (January 29, 2007)
• Genetic Inability to Detoxify Cigarette Smoke Increases Cleft Lip Risk (January 15, 2007)
• University of Iowa Children's Hospital Ranks Among Best in the Nation (January 8, 2007)
• Researchers Seek Ways to Reduce Risky Teen Driving (December 25, 2006)
• Newly Discovered Immune Defense May Be Impaired in Cystic Fibrosis Airways (December 11, 2006)
• Holiday Gift Ideas for Those with Special Needs (December 4, 2006)
• Mix 96 Children's Miracle Network Radiothon Breaks Record (November 27, 2006)
• UI Physician Accepts Heart Care Honor (November 27, 2006)
• Pediatric Patients Help Educate Medical Students (November 20, 2006)
• Carousel Volkswagen Jingle Cross Ready to Rock; Horner to Ride (November 20, 2006)
• Mix 96 Radiothon and Wal-Mart and SAM'S Club Stores Activities Benefit University of Iowa Children's Hospital (November 13, 2006)
• Kirk and Mary Ferentz Pledge $400,000 to University of Iowa (November 13, 2006)
• Gene Involved in Common Birth Defect Also Regulates Skin Biology (October 30, 2006)
• Johnson County Campaign Fights Child Obesity (October 30, 2006)
• NIH Grant to UI Addresses Underage Drinking (October 30, 2006)
• Jennissen Honored by SAFE KIDS Iowa (October 9, 2006)
• Ponseti Association Named for Clubfoot Treatment Pioneer (October 9, 2006)
• KHAK Radiothon Benefits University of Iowa Children's Hospital (September 25, 2006)
• Radiothons Benefit Kids at University of Iowa Children's Hospital (September 11, 2006)
• Community Program September 20 to Focus on Childhood Obesity (September 4, 2006)
• UI Experts Add to Growing Warnings About Asthma Drug (August 28, 2006)
• Preparing Kids for School Includes Bathroom Tips (August 21, 2006)
• Rockin' River Celebration Will Benefit University of Iowa Children's Hospital (August 21, 2006)
• Kernels Honor UI Patient at Friday's Game (August 14, 2006)
• University of Iowa Children's Hospital Names New Administrator (August 7, 2006)
• Ferentz Will Headline Children's Miracle Network Kickoff Luncheon (August 7, 2006)
• UI Sports Medicine to Host Seminar on Sports Preparation (August 7, 2006)
• Parents Underestimate the Influence They Have on Their Teens (June 26, 2006)
• STAR 102.5 Radiothon Supports University of Iowa Children's Hospital (June 19, 2006)
• University of Iowa Children's Hospital Was Making a Difference Back in 1926 (June 12, 2006)
• Kohl's Summer Program Benefits University of Iowa Children's Hospital (June 12, 2006)
• Buckle Up Your Child for Safety's Sake (June 12, 2006)
• Children Can Have Sleep-related Problems, Too (June 5, 2006)
• Children's Miracle Network Celebration Airs on Mediacom Connections June 3-4 (May 29, 2006)
• STAR 102.5 Radiothon Will Benefit Children's Miracle Network (May 22, 2006)
• May is Better Hearing and Speech Month (May 22, 2006)
• National Alcohol and Other Drug-Related Birth Defects Awareness Week (May 15, 2006)
• Neonatal Research Network Selects University of Iowa Children's Hospital NICU (April 24, 2006)
• Hemophilia Requires a Comprehensive Treatment Approach (April 10, 2006)
• $13.7 Million in Gifts Support UI Center for Macular Degeneration (March 27, 2006)
• AED: Instant Help for Heart Attack Victims (February 27, 2006)
• Mini Medical School to Focus on Pediatric Health (February 27, 2006)
• Seat Belts for Teens Makes Sense: I-CASH (February 20, 2006)
• Heart Problems Are Not Limited to Adults-Babies Have Them Too (February 20, 2006)
• Kohl's Program to Benefit University of Iowa Children's Hospital Patients, Families (February 13, 2006)
• Genesis, UI Announce NICU Patient-Care Relationship (February 6, 2006)
• Iowa Hawks Take Boy Under Their Wing (February 6, 2006)
• Dance Marathon Kicks Off Events Friday (January 30, 2006)
• One Wish Down, One to Go (January 16, 2006)
• Coming to Your Senses Screens Infants and Young Children for Vision Problems (December 26, 2005)
• UI Study: Slight Increased Risk of Major Birth Defects Associated with IVF (December 19, 2005)
• Iowa Baby Is World's Youngest Robotic Surgery Patient (November 21, 2005)
• Mix 96 to Broadcast Children's Miracle Network Radiothon (November 7, 2005)
• University of Iowa Children's Hospital Patients to Benefit from Kohl's Offer (October 31, 2005)
• Murray, Sheffield Elected to Institute of Medicine (October 31, 2005)
• UI Study Focuses on Age of First Alcoholic Drink (October 24, 2005)
• Y105 Radiothon Raises $79,000 for Children's Miracle Network (September 26, 2005)
• Researchers Use Grant to Study Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (September 19, 2005)
• September is Sickle Cell Awareness Month (September 12, 2005)
• UI Advance in Gene Therapy Treats Hemophilia in Mouse Models (August 29, 2005)
• Y105 Will Broadcast Children's Miracle Network Radiothon In Dubuque (August 29, 2005)
• Most Children With Elevated Levels of Lead in Their Blood Have No Symptoms (August 22, 2005)
• Guest Accommodations for Patients Are Available at UI Hospitals and Clinics (August 15, 2005)
• UI Researchers Prevent Hereditary Deafness in Mice (August 8, 2005)
• Car Safety Seats for Children Can Save Lives (August 8, 2005)
• University of Iowa Children's Hospital Opens Renovated Patient Care Unit (July 25, 2005)
• July is International Group B Streptococcus Awareness Month (July 4, 2005)
• UI Finding Speeds Up Immunization Booster Schedule (June 27, 2005)
• Advanced Infant Simulator Arrives, Will Enhance Training (June 20, 2005)
• Radiothon Benefits Families at University of Iowa Children's Hospital (June 13, 2005)
• Arthritis Funding Legislation Introduced in U.S. House and Senate (May 30, 2005)
• STAR-102.5 Continues to Support University of Iowa Children's Hospital With Its Fifth Annual Radiothon (May 23, 2005)
• Children's Miracle Network Announces Fund-Raising Milestone by Wal-Mart (May 9, 2005)
• Child Life Specialists Help Children Cope (April 25, 2005)
• UI Study: Exercise-Induced Shortness of Breath Is Not Always Asthma (April 25, 2005)
• Artman Sets Course for UI Pediatrics, University of Iowa Children's Hospital (April 11, 2005)
• April Is Child Abuse Prevention Month (April 11, 2005)
• Clayton Realizes His Dream After Specialists Fix Two Heart Defects (April 11, 2005)
• Ryan Fights Urologic Problems with Help from Pediatric Urologists and Tae Kwon Do (April 4, 2005)
• Dubuque Boy Is Children's Miracle Network "Champion" (April 4, 2005)
• The Brain and How to Protect It (March 21, 2005)
• Iowa Baby Is World's First to Receive Life-Saving Robotic Surgery (March 14, 2005)
• Wal-Mart/Sam's Club Gift Funds University of Iowa Children's Hospital Family Suite (March 14, 2005)
• UI Center for Statistical Genetics Research Awarded $471,000 Grant (March 14, 2005)
• Heart Defects Are The Most Common Birth Defect (March 7, 2005)
• Good Dental Habits Should Start Early (February 21, 2005)
• Iowa Man Benefits From UI Portion of National Stroke Study (February 7, 2005)
• New UI Maternity Center, NICU To Open At UI Hospitals and Clinics
• Media Invited To Tour New Maternity, Neonatal Intensive Care Units
• New PICU To Open At UI Hospitals And Clinics
• Children's Miracle Network Iowa Champion To Visit White House, Disney World
• UI Study Finds High Prevalence of Asthma Among Rural Iowa Children
• University of Iowa Children's Hospital Attains Rare Pediatric Echo Lab Status
• Children's Hospital To Raise Congenital Heart Defects Awareness
• UI Dance Marathon To Benefit Patients Of University of Iowa Children's Hospital
• UI Researchers Discover New Activity In Cystic Fibrosis Protein
• Iowa Lions Clubs Golf Events Will Help Children
• Miracle Tree Benefits Patients And Families
• UI Child Protection Program Augments Services
• UI Heart Specialists Among First To Freeze Heart Problem In Tracks
• Optometric Association Pledges To Support Children's Vision Screening
• Hy-Vee Balloon Sales To Benefit Children's Miracle Network
• UI Child Health Specialists Urge Families To Create 'Medical Home'
• University of Iowa Children's Hospital Research Benefits MPS I Patients
• University of Iowa Children's Hospital Research Benefits Fabry Patients
• KHAK-FM Radiothon To Benefit University of Iowa Children's Hospital
• B100 Radiothon Benefits Patients, Families
• UI Study: Elementary Schools Need A Lesson In Bathroom Breaks
• Vision Specialists Advise Families To Screen Children's Eyes
• Physicians To Shave Heads To Benefit Pediatric Cancer Patients
• B100 99.7 Radiothon To Benefit Children's Miracle Network
• Gymnasts To Flip For Children's Miracle Network
• Y105 FM Radiothon Aids Children's Miracle Network
• Happy Hats Event Scheduled At University of Iowa Children's Hospital
• Physician Suggests Possible Enzyme Deficiency In Cystic Fibrosis
• NFL Star Dwight To Visit University of Iowa Children's Hospital
• UI Research On Child Bone Development Wins Federal Grant Renewal
• Radiothon To Benefit Miracle Network, University of Iowa Children's Hospital
• University of Iowa Children's Hospital Performs Pioneering Surgery
• Wal-Mart And Sam's Club Stores Are Champions For Kids
• Hockey Jersey Auction Supports University of Iowa Children's Hospital
• Hockey Fans Help University of Iowa Children's Hospital Patients
• UI Dance Marathon to Benefit Patients of University of Iowa Children's Hospital
• January is designated Birth Defects Prevention Month
• RoughRiders, Krispy Kreme team up to benefit Children's Miracle Network

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