Researchers Develop Sequencing Method to Detect RNA Modifications on Viral RNAs
Dec 1, 2020
CHOP researchers have developed a sequencing method to detect RNA modifications that regulate RNA splicing during adenovirus infection.
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Is There Danger Lurking in Your Medicine Cabinet?
Dec 1, 2020
Recent research alerts us that more teens are being reported to have taken overdoses of over-the-counter pain relievers. Learn what you can do!
Feature Article: Answering Your Questions About COVID-19 Vaccines
Dec 3, 2020
Find resources about COVID-19 vaccines, including video interviews with Dr. Paul Offit and a Q&A page with more than 50 questions.
CHOP Researchers Find Mitochondrial Dysregulation Driving Spaceflight Health Risks
Nov 25, 2020
As part of a landmark package NASA papers, CHOP researchers have described significant mitochondrial changes due to spaceflight.
Study Involving Seven Major Children’s Hospitals Shows COVID-19 is Typically Mild in Children
Nov 23, 2020
Large, national study on COVID-19 in children led by CHOP found 4% of children tested were positive, but there were disparities in positivity rates and disease severity.
Battling Mental Fatigue
Nov 19, 2020
Nine months into the COVID-19 pandemic, everyone is exhausted. But you can battle mental fatigue and find your groove again with some tips from CHOP.
CHOP Joins the #MaskUp Movement
Nov 19, 2020
Hospitals across the country ask everyone to 'mask up' to help slow the spread of COVID-19. Together, we can save lives.
CHOP Researchers Reverse Severe Lymphatic Disorder in Patient with Noonan Syndrome by Targeting Genetic Pathway
Nov 20, 2020
Researchers at CHOP have resolved a severe lymphatic disorder in a girl with Noonan Syndrome that had led to upper gastrointestinal bleeding, fluid collection around the lungs, and numerous surgeries that had been unable to resolve her symptoms.
Experts Issue Recommendations for Equitable Distribution of COVID-19 Vaccine
Nov 19, 2020
CHOP-led paper outlines five principles that would allow for equity, transparency, accountability, availability and access.
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Establishes Adzick-McCausland Distinguished Chair in Fetal and Pediatric Surgery
Nov 19, 2020
William H. Peranteau, MD, fetal surgeon and researcher, will be inaugural chair holder of the Adzick-McCausland Distinguished Chair in Fetal and Pediatric Surgery.