Researchers at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and the Children’s Oncology Group (COG) announced the results of a Phase 3 study that demonstrated adding the bi-specific T-cell engager, blinatumomab, to chemotherapy for newly diagnosed National Cancer Institute (NCI) standard risk (SR) B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL) pediatric patients significantly improves survival outcomes. The results were published today in the New England Journal of Medicine and will be presented at the 66th American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting & Exposition on December 8.

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In recognition of her impact on child health in Consuelo and beyond, Ramona Cordero was awarded the inaugural Melissa Ketunuti Basselier Prize in Global Child Health.

This study aims to expand use of supraglottic airways as a potential approach for better outcomes for newborns who require resuscitation

The Lactation Department of the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) offers a bi-annual internship to individuals who are preparing to take the International Board Lactation Consultant Exam.

The study from the COVID-19 International Research Team may also explain a potential cause of “long COVID”

CHOP Alumni celebrated the winners of the 2024 CHOP Alumni Awards and mourned a tragic loss. See details.

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