New Recommendations for Checking Blood Glucose for Cystic Fibrosis Patients
Dec 14, 2017
Learn about the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation recommendation for checking blood sugar and what CHOP is doing to encourage families to follow these guidelines.
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Every person on your child’s team has the same goal: to see your child thrive. The team might include many specialists, who are all here to give your child the highest level of support.
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Winter CF Focus: What You Should Know about Germs
Dec 14, 2017
When people with cystic fibrosis get a respiratory virus, they may get sicker because of their lung disease. Find out how you can lower your risk of catching and spreading germs.
WOGL Radiothon Raises Over $300,000 for Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Dec 12, 2017
The 16th Annual WOGL-FM 98.1 Loves Our Kids Radiothon raises more than $300,000 for child life and family programs at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
Tips for Making Exercise Fun for Kids
Dec 12, 2017
Did you know that children of all ages need at least 60 minutes every day of moderate to vigorous physical activity? Find out how you can encourage physical activity in kids.
Managing Your Child’s Chronic Disease: Make Your School Your Ally
Jan 2, 2018
Read advice for working with schools to keep your child with chronic disease healthy and safe.
One-dose Gene Therapy Produces Clotting Factor, Safely Stops Bleeding in Hemophilia B Patients
Dec 7, 2017
A team of gene therapy researchers has reported on a highly active gene variant that achieved sustained factor levels in 10 adults, with no adverse effects.
Brain Remaps Itself in Child with Double Hand Transplant
Dec 6, 2017
CHOP/Penn Medicine team is first to show massive cortical reorganization is reversible in a child.
CHOP Expert in Metabolic Diseases Appointed to State Rare Diseases Council
Dec 4, 2017
Can Ficicioglu, MD, PhD, a physician-scientist with expertise in genetic disorders, was appointed to a statewide Rare Diseases Advisory Council by the PA Department of Health.
Making Heart-healthy Food Your Kids Will Love
Dec 5, 2017
How can you get your kids to eat heart-healthy food? Check out these helpful tips and recipe ideas.
Keep Your Young Child Safe from Falls
Nov 28, 2017
Falls are the leading cause of unintentional injuries, and are responsible for half of childhood traumatic brain injuries. Find practical tips for reducing the risk of falls for children of different ages.