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Preventing Swimmer’s Ear in Your Child

Aug 17, 2023

A nurse practitioner in the Division of Otolaryngology (ENT) at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia shares her tips for preventing swimmer’s ear.

How Will Genomics Enter Day-to-day Medicine?

Jun 30, 2016

Amid a cascade of DNA data, a CHOP genetics expert co-led a Think Tank that made recommendations to help families and clinicians understand and use this information.

Make the Diagnosis: Winter 2016

Jan 8, 2016

A 17-year-old previously healthy Caucasian female presents with recent history of syncope while rowing in open water. She fainted and fell out of her boat while rowing with her crew team.

Make the Diagnosis: Spring 2016

Jun 27, 2016

A previously healthy 3-year-old boy was brought to the Emergency Department (E.D.) because of a change in mental status and diarrhea. The child was born full-term and was healthy until 6 months prior to admission, when he started to gain weight rapidly.

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