Gastroenterologists with special expertise in motility diseases will evaluate and direct your child's care. They work with the assistance of nurses, nutritionists and physicians from other divisions of the hospital.
Jan 21, 2016
Scientists used a single injection of gene therapy to correct factor VII deficiency in dogs. This could lead to a safe treatment in people with the same bleeding disorder.
Jan 19, 2016
A one-of-a-kind pitch competition designed to help showcase and support the best pediatric healthcare innovations, Impact Pediatric Health has announced an open call for submissions through Friday, Feb. 6.
Jan 14, 2016
A local CHOP-based consortium announces grants to develop pediatric medical tools — one to reduce pain in a medical procedure, another to reduce antibiotic overuse.
Jan 7, 2016
CHOP researchers have identified a powerful new drug with “unparalleled” strength against refractory types of neuroblastoma.
Jan 5, 2016
Zion Harvey received a double hand transplant at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia — first child to undergo this procedure. Zion received OT and PT several times a day during his recovery.
Dec 17, 2015
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia’s Division of Pediatric Ophthalmology welcomes neuro-ophthalmologist Robert A. Avery, DO, MSCE.
Dec 16, 2015
An international survey finds gap in knowledge when dealing with child traumatic stress.
Dec 16, 2015
Spark Therapeutics, Inc. recently announced a public offering issuing two-million primary shares at $47.00 per share. Included in the sale as a secondary offering are one-million shares, at $47.00, held by CHOP.
Dec 15, 2015
The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia has chosen Douglas G. Hock as its new executive vice president and chief operating officer, beginning on Feb. 1.
Dec 10, 2015
A $1.5 million grant to CHOP from Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation supports an innovative treatment for children with high-risk neuroblastoma.