Make the Diagnosis: Spring 2022
May 18, 2022
Ava, a 21-month-old female, presents to her primary care provider’s office with 4 days of fever and a macular rash that started yesterday.
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CHOP Study Aims to Reveal How Genetics, Environment Contribute to Psychiatric and Cognitive Outcomes
May 13, 2022
CHOP researchers have integrated environmental, genetic, and imaging data to better understand which factors might be clinically relevant when it comes to psychiatric and cognitive outcomes.
Baby Formula Shortage: What Families Need to Know
May 13, 2022
In most cases, babies can switch between brands of formula without issue, but if your baby has specific health needs, it is important to speak with your pediatrician before making changes. Here's what you need to know, and tips for getting through this shortage.
In New Age of Telemedicine, CHOP Researchers Identify Child Neurology Patients Who Still Require In-Person Visits
May 13, 2022
While telemedicine appeared to be effective in 95% of cases, some younger patients and those with neuromuscular disorders still required in-person visits.
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Awards Gold Medal to Dr. Katherine High, Gene Therapy Pioneer
May 13, 2022
Prestigious award recognizes Dr. High’s contribution to improving children’s health through her gene therapy research, which began during her time at CHOP.
A Brief History of Pediatric Surgery at CHOP
May 11, 2022
CHOP’s Department of Surgery has been led by surgical pioneers who’ve played a seminal role in shaping the practice of pediatric and fetal surgery worldwide.
First Child to Receive Revolutionary CAR T Therapy Celebrates 10 Years Cancer Free
May 11, 2022
Emily Whitehead, now 17, received life-saving treatment at CHOP, transforming the field of cancer immunotherapy.
Emily Whitehead, First Pediatric Patient to Receive CAR T-Cell Therapy, Celebrates Cure 10 Years Later
May 11, 2022
Whitehead received life-saving treatment at CHOP, under the care of Dr. Stephan Grupp, transforming the field of cancer immunotherapy.
CHOP Researchers Develop New Computational Tool to Interpret Clinical Significance of Cancer Mutations
May 6, 2022
CHOP researchers have developed new software called CancerVar, which helps researchers assess the clinical impacts of over 13 million somatic cancer mutations.
CHOP Study Finds Neighborhood Poverty and Crowding Associated with Higher Rates of COVID-19 in Pregnancy
May 5, 2022
CHOP researchers found neighborhood characteristics were associated with higher rates of SARS-CoV-2 in pregnancy during the prevaccination era of the COVID-19 pandemic.