The multidisciplinary team at the Technology Dependence Center includes physicians, advanced practice nurses, nutritionists and social workers who can help coordinate equipment and home nursing needs and communicate frequently with your primary physician and other consulting doctors.
Nov 26, 2019
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved two new breakthrough therapies for patients with sickle cell disease (SCD), and we believe both may enhance the treatment of our patients here at CHOP.
Nov 26, 2019
An unrelenting, deep bone pain that woke him up from sleep is what led to Jake’s diagnosis just last March of Ewing sarcoma, one of the most common bone tumors in children and adolescents.
Nov 25, 2019
Three physicians were presented with the Alan R. Cohen Master Clinician Award in CHOP’s Department of Pediatrics.
Nov 21, 2019
A 10-month-old female infant underwent neuro-ophthalmic evaluation for a new-onset lid ptosis and pupillary miosis on the right side. There was no history of birth trauma. Vision, eye movements, fundi, and general examination were normal.
Nov 26, 2019
Lead poisoning can have a life-long impact on your child. Kevin Osterhoudt, MD, offers tips to help keep your child safe – especially if you live in an older home.
Dec 3, 2019
Check out photos from our 2019 Keto Party — our biggest one yet
Nov 29, 2019
Information on the latest changes to foods used in the keto diet.
Nov 20, 2019
An update on the safety of Zantac and the availability of Cytra-K for patients on the ketogenic diet
Nov 19, 2019
Dr. Christian will be co-hosting the CHOP Alumni Reception along with Dr. St. Geme during the annual Pediatric Academic Societies Meeting and looks forward to catching up and reporting back.
Nov 19, 2019
Two new division chiefs, concussion study update, and ultrasound guided placement of IVs.