Cardiac Center Awards Innovation in Patient Care
Mar 6, 2020
The latest in telehealth technology, mobile applications and more. Learn how recently funded projects could improve the experience of Cardiac Center families.
Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome
<p>Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome (BWS) is a rare genetic disorder characterized by overgrowth. The syndrome occurs in 1 in 11,000 births.</p>
Building a Healthy Future – Medical Education in Botswana
Mar 6, 2020
The experiences of Drs. Matula, Mazhani, and Tsima highlight the game-changing potential of supporting and investing in advanced training programs for medical professionals in Botswana.
A Generous $10 Million Gift Will Help Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Advance Global Pediatric Health for Vulnerable Children
Mar 3, 2020
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) has received a $10 million gift from the Pincus Family Foundation to endow the David N. Pincus Global Health Fellowship Program at CHOP.
CHOP Gastroenterologist and Patient Family Participate in Congressional Briefing Recap
Mar 3, 2020
Arunjot Singh, MD, MPH, co-director of the Celiac Center, participated in a congressional briefing at the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center with Jax Bari and his parents to help convince Congress to increase funding for celiac disease research.
Children with Food Protein-Induced Enterocolitis More Likely to Have Other Allergies
Mar 5, 2020
CHOP researchers find the rare food allergy is linked with other allergies but does not cause them
When It Feels Like Too Much
Mar 4, 2020
Anxiety is common in cardiac patients and their families. A Cardiac Center psychologist offers simple strategies to help children and adults cope.
Novel Sepsis Treatment Enhances Bacterial Capture by Neutrophil “Traps”
Mar 5, 2020
New treatment developed by CHOP researchers poised to improve sepsis outcomes.
CHOP Researchers Join NIH Consortium to Study Rare Genetic Disorders Involved in Psychiatric Conditions
Mar 2, 2020
The consortium will collect data on psychiatric illness and genetic variants associated with an increased risk for neurodevelopmental/behavioral differences, such as those associated with the chromosome 22q11.2 deletion syndrome, with the aim of using the findings to improve patient care.
Diet-as-Therapy in IBD Relies on Shared Decision-Making, Compliance
Mar 2, 2020
CHOP GI doctor discusses research presented at the Crohns and Colitis Congress.
Tummy Time: Your Baby’s First Workout
Mar 3, 2020
Tummy time does more than give your baby a break from time on their back. Learn why tummy time is important and what to do if your baby hates tummy time.