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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>

Fellow’s Corner: Ignoring Mom or a Bigger Problem?

Apr 19, 2019

“All staring is not necessarily seizure," but in M's case it was. M was diagnosed with CAE; he outgrew it by age 10, but was then diagnosed with PNEE. A CHOP Neurology fellow highlights the case.

Mother holding young child

Genetic Testing 101: What Parents Need to Know

Apr 23, 2019

If your child has symptoms of an inherited condition or one that might be caused by a spontaneous gene mutation, your doctor may recommend genetic testing. Here's what you need to know.

Daily Headache that Won’t Go Away

Apr 19, 2019

Using the case of a 14-year-old girl who presented with a new daily persistent headache (NDPH), we discuss the possible diagnoses and treatment options.

Young boy in garden

The Health Benefits of Gardening

Apr 16, 2019

Check out the many benefits of gardening and how the Gardens at CHOP provide unique and vital resources to our patients and their families.

A Surgeon’s Journey in Global Health

Apr 5, 2019

David Spiegel, MD has traveled to Nepal more than 20 times to teach new surgical techniques and to support the research infrastructure of the nonprofit hospital, Hospital and Rehabilitation Centre for Disabled Children (HRDC).

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