Technically Speaking: Recording Vaccinations – What is Required by Federal Law?
Mar 28, 2012
By federal law, the following vaccination administration information must be documented in the patient’s medical records.
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News & Views: Have You Ever Diagnosed Measles?
Feb 27, 2024
Find out how to recognize a case of measles and what to do.
Taylor Swift Donates $50,000 to CHOP’s Cancer Center
Jun 3, 2014
A $50,000 gift from seven-time GRAMMY winner Taylor Swift will be used to create specialized programming for teens with cancer treated at CHOP’s Cancer Center.
Premie Eye Disease Can Be Successfully Screened by Telemedicine
Jun 26, 2014
CHOP expert leads study aimed at improving outcomes in underserved children by using telemedicine.
Roger Daltrey and Joan Jett in Concert for a Great Cause
Jun 25, 2014
Rock singers Roger Daltrey and Joan Jett will present an evening of music and philanthropy at Verizon Hall at the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia on July 28, 2014.
3 Gene Networks Found in Autism, May Offer Treatment Targets
Jun 6, 2014
A new CHOP study has uncovered several gene networks with potentially important roles in autism. These networks may offer attractive targets for developing new autism treatments.
18th Fetal Surgery Reunion Gathers Families Across the U.S.
Jun 23, 2014
A special reunion brought together 1,500 people from 22 states; nearly all of the children in attendance were prenatally diagnosed with a birth defect.
Recognizing Celiac Disease
Jun 16, 2014
Celiac disease is one of the most common genetic conditions in the world, affecting 1 in every 133 people. People with celiac are not able to digest gluten, a protein found in wheat, rye and barley.
Recognizing Gluten Intolerance
Jun 23, 2014
If your child shows sensitivity to foods with gluten, but does not have celiac disease, it's possible that she may have a non-celiac gluten sensitivity, also known as gluten intolerance.
When T Cells Cause Potentially Deadly Excessive Inflammation: Case Study
Apr 29, 2014
A previously healthy 7-year-old male presented with a six-day history of fever, right upper quadrant abdominal pain, vomiting and jaundice. Read the case study.