CHOP Researchers Identify Protein that Restricts Herpes Simplex Virus Infection
Jan 11, 2021
Using a novel proteomics approach, CHOP researchers have identified a host protein that restricts herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1) infection.
Electrophysiology and Heart Rhythm Program News
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Long-Term Study Finds Dozens of New Genetic Markers Associated with Lifetime Bone Growth
Jan 6, 2021
Findings suggest that risk of fractures occurring in later life could be identified in childhood and may lead to tailored interventions.
CHOP Receives $2.5 Million Donation from Abramson Family to Establish Pediatric Emergency Department at New King of Prussia Hospital
Jan 5, 2021
CHOP announced today it will name the emergency department in its new inpatient hospital in King of Prussia, PA after the late Madlyn K. Abramson, supported by a $2.5 million gift from The Abramson Family Foundation.
Home for the Holidays after Heart Surgery
Dec 24, 2020
In the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, one Virginia family chose CHOP for their daughter’s heart repair.
What to Do If Your Child Stutters
Jan 5, 2021
As America is poised to inaugurate a president who stutters, a CHOP speech-language pathologist offers facts about stuttering and advice for caregivers.
National Association for Continence Recognizes CHOP’s Amanda Berry, PhD, CPNP
Dec 30, 2020
Amanda Berry, PhD, MSN, BSN, CPNP, received the Rodney Appell Continence Care Champion Award at the annual Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates meeting.
Social Work Corner: The Medical Assistance Transportation Program
Dec 30, 2020
The Medical Assistance Transportation Program offers door-to-door medical transport to your child’s appointments at CHOP as well as a mileage reimbursement program if you use your own vehicle to drive to your child’s medical appointments.
How Spina Bifida Affects School and What Parents Can Do to Help Their Child
Dec 30, 2020
Children born with spina bifida may have unique patterns of academic strengths as well as challenges. Read advice on how parents can advocate for their child.
Celebrating 25 Years of Fetal Medicine and the Life-Changing Innovations to Come
Dec 29, 2020
For 25 years, CHOP’s Center for Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment has worked tirelessly to advance the field of fetal medicine and offer lifesaving care for pregnancies diagnosed with birth defects. Here, we reflect on the past and think ahead to what the future holds.
CHOP Researchers Identify Knowledge Gaps in Evaluating Cath Lab Quality
Dec 20, 2020
CHOP researchers have identified knowledge gaps in the metrics currently used to measure quality in pediatric/congenital cardiac catheterization laboratories.