Historically, the diagnosis of cerebral palsy (CP) occurs at ~ 18 months of age. The current endeavor seeks to identify CP as early as 3 months of age and certainly before 6 months corrected age.

Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome (BWS) is a complex multisystem overgrowth and cancer predisposition disorder that affects about 1 in 10,000 live births.

In a study published in Nature Cell Biology, CHOP researchers describe pathway and drug that could stimulate lung tissue repair in COVID patients.

One of the first of its kind in the world, the CHOP Neonatology chronic lung disease program was designed to be a clinical and research home for infants with BPD receiving neonatal intensive care throughout the surrounding region and nation at large.

CHOP researchers have shown that modern imaging techniques help diagnose lymphatic disorders and guide treatment options.

The study found that approximately 6% of women in labor in the Philadelphia region tested positive for COVID-19, with higher rates among Black and Hispanic women.

A patient was able to be weaned off mechanical ventilation for the first time of his life just 16 days after a lobectomy at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

This case study illustrates how infants with severe chronic lung disease can make great improvements with multidisciplinary, individualized care.

Level III NICUs throughout the CHOP Newborn Care Network are moving to start their own therapeutic hypothermia programs through a coordinated effort.

Born with an intestinal blockage and stridor, Carl underwent multiple successful surgeries at CHOP. He’s now a healthy teen who loves to play the violin.