Electronic cigarettes, also known as e-cigarettes or vapes, are increasingly popular amongst teenagers. Unlike adults who may use vapes to wean themselves off cigarettes, it is many teenagers’ first entryway into using tobacco products. Dr. Crystal Cole, an adolescent medicine specialist at Akron Children’s, shares her insight on three myths related to vaping. Myth #1: […]
Archives for September 2023
Living her best life – robotic arm helps girl with transverse myelitis gain independence
Emmie Wanzer, age 11, likes to do things for herself. Paralyzed at age 2 with transverse myelitis, Emmie hasn’t let that stop her from living her life to the fullest. A quadriplegic, with no feeling from the neck down, Emmie operates her motorized wheelchair with a tilt of her head. “Independence is a big deal […]
What is sickle cell disease?
Sickle cell disease is an inherited disorder of the red blood cells. It can cause anemia, episodes of severe pain and other symptoms. Here’s what you should know about sickle cell disease. What is sickle cell disease? Sickle cell disease affects the red blood cells in your body. Healthy red blood cells are round, flexible […]
Welcome neuropsychologist, Dr. Brittney Williams
Evaluating plans for patients of families with Sickle Cell, ASD/CNS diagnosis is a multi-prong approach. With a goal to expand neuropsychology services at Akron Children’s, Dr. Brittney Williams will collaborate with colleagues in the specialties of Hematology/Oncology, Psychology, School Health and more when treating patients. Dr. Williams was attracted to studying neuropsychology to help build […]
Akron Children’s research recognized at the National Pediatric Hospital Medicine Conference
During the recent National Pediatric Hospital Medicine Conference held in Philadelphia in August, Dr. Prabi Rajbhandari, a pediatric hospitalist, was recognized for her study titled Linguistic Services for Hospitalized Children with Non-English Language Preference: A PRIS Network Survey. The study was noted as a Top 10 Article, a prestigious accolade signifying its contribution to the […]
Could a declining sports performance be nutrition related?
Blazing running speed, powerful muscles and quick maneuvering are all signs of a strong athlete. But, behind all that speed, power and agility is more than just practice, exercise and strength training. Good nutrition is essential in order to enhance athletic performance both on and off the field. For kids, it’s even more critical because […]
