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Wyss/Campbell Center for Thoracic Insufficiency Syndrome News

Patients who choose our center have access to complete, coordinated care from experts from orthopedics, pulmonology, radiology and genetics. General surgeons, cardiologists, neurosurgeons and others are consulted as needed to provide personalized care.

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Calendar Created to Support Hemophilia Program at CHOP

Jan 15, 2016

One of our HTC families created a fundraising project to support hemophilia research through the CHOP Foundation. The response has been so terrific that Zoe, the sister of our patient “Iron Max,” has upped the fundraising goal multiple times.

Tips for Developing Handwriting Skills

Mar 18, 2016

The Trisomy 21 Program provides some fun and practical activities you can use to build core strength and fine motor skills to improve your child’s handwriting.

Importance of Play at All Ages

Mar 18, 2016

Finding ways to maintain relationships and stay active is important for young adults with Down syndrome. Planning ahead can help your adult child exercise, socialize and find joy.

New Gene Variants Found in Childhood BMI

Mar 10, 2016

A CHOP scientist co-led the largest genetic study of pediatric BMI, a measure linked to child obesity. The findings may offer clues to designing future treatments.

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