Dr. Sandra Amaral, attending physician in CHOP’s Division of Nephrology and the Kidney Transplant and Dialysis Program, led a study recently published in JAMA that found an association between dialysis facility ownership and access to the waiting list and transplant in pediatric patients with end-stage kidney disease in the United States. The findings were covered in this Kaiser Health News article.  

A new study by a multi-institutional group of pediatric cancer researchers, including those at CHOP, has characterized the genomic landscape for acute lymphoblastic leukemia.

First-of-its-kind study identifies differences between sexes as well as ethnic background.

CBS Philadelphia Features Dr. Gregory Tasian on rising temperatures and climate change may lead to increased risk of kidney stones.

Variants of the FBXL4 gene cause a severe form of the disorder with many complications and no approved treatment options.

New study shows how nicotimamide riboside, part of the vitamin B3 family, could mitigate myopathy caused by a genetic variant.

We want to update you about some recent staffing changes at CHOP Primary Care, Springfield. While we bid a bittersweet farewell to longstanding pediatricians who recently retired, we are eager to introduce some new faces that have joined or will soon be joining us.

Nearly 1 in 3 adolescents reported elevated symptoms of depression in the first four weeks after concussion.

Discussion highlights programs at first-of-its-kind hub for pediatric behavioral health services, engages local families in Q and A. 

A leading study site for nearly a decade, CHOP will be part of a network of treatment centers in the country offering the therapy to patients who require regular blood transfusions.