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Do Vital Sign Baby Monitors Work? Research Says, Beware

Nov 6, 2018

CHOP physicians find baby monitors that use pulse oximetry technology have concerning problems with accuracy.

Staying Close from Far Away

Oct 16, 2018

Bedside cameras keep N/IICU families connected to their babies.

Two Consumer Baby Monitors Show Worrisome Results in Measuring Vital Signs

Aug 21, 2018

Researchers who tested two commercially available baby monitors are raising serious concerns about the accuracy of these products, which are marketed to parents.

Close Follow-up of Former Preemies Keeps Development on Course

Jul 16, 2018

Baby A. was born at 24 weeks gestation and was closely followed by a multidisciplinary team with the Neonatal Follow-up Program at CHOP. Learn about the program and the services offered.

A New Approach to Treating Bilateral Vocal Fold Paralysis

May 3, 2018

A new treatment approach for bilateral vocal fold paralysis — endoscopic laryngoplasty of anterior-posterior cricoid split with balloon dilation — has evolved with possible avoidance of a tracheostomy.

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Hosts Fourth Annual Chronic Lung Disease Conference

Mar 12, 2018

More than 120 medical professionals from across the United States, Canada and Sweden gathered for the Fourth Annual Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Chronic Lung Disease Conference.

The ECMO Center at CHOP Awarded Highest Honor by ELSO

Jul 23, 2020

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s ECMO Center receives the “Platinum Level ELSO Award for Excellence in Life Support.”

A Big Breakthrough for Our Tiniest Patients

Apr 25, 2017

A team of researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia has innovated a new womb-like device that may dramatically reduce the effects of prematurity and revolutionize care for these tiny and vulnerable babies.

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and Einstein Montgomery Alliance Takes Shape

Mar 22, 2017

The alliance between Einstein Medical Center Montgomery and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia has taken a step forward.

A Unique Womb-Like Device Could Reduce Mortality and Disability for Extremely Premature Babies