An update on the safety of Zantac and the availability of Cytra-K for patients on the ketogenic diet

Dr. Christian will be co-hosting the CHOP Alumni Reception along with Dr. St. Geme during the annual Pediatric Academic Societies Meeting and looks forward to catching up and reporting back.

Two new division chiefs, concussion study update, and ultrasound guided placement of IVs.

As a pediatric endocrinologist, my unfortunate answer to parents perplexed by their child’s diagnosis is: “No.” Related to rising rates of obesity, the incidence of youth-onset type 2 diabetes (T2D) has been increasing by 5% annually in the United States, with the greatest increase among racial and ethnic minorities.

A 1-month-old male infant presented to the pediatrician’s office because of poor feeding and increased sleepiness.

Baby girl L.M. was born at 37 weeks, 1 day via c-section to a G1P1 mother.

A 5-year-old boy presents for an annual well visit. His parents report he has recently had an increased appetite along with increased energy levels and that he constantly complains about being warm with occasional complaints that his heart is “beating fast.”

CHOP cardiologists report milestone results for Fontan survivors during American Heart Association Scientific Sessions in Philadelphia.

Hormonal contraceptives do more than prevent pregnancy: they can help teens better manage their menstrual cycles and avoid painful or irregular periods.

A CHOP researcher has identified spinal patterns in younger children that may predict later scoliosis—and may open the door to the first-ever methods to prevent that condition.