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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>

Alumni Notes Winter 2017

Jan 27, 2017

Cindy Christian, MD, Alumni Editor, writes about the new Alumni Organization website, how to participate in “Dr. Pat’s Pics,” and how to make a donation in Dr. Berman's memory.

A Conversation With Dr. Anna Meadows

Jan 27, 2017

Anna T. Meadows, MD, a pediatric oncologist who led the way for survivorship studies of children with cancer reflects on her 40-year career at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

Make the Diagnosis: Winter 2017

Jan 27, 2017

A 13-year-old female presented to an outside hospital with a three-week history of fatigue, emesis, 10-pound weight loss, headache, cough, and intermittent shortness of breath. Read more and see if you can make a diagnosis.

Iron Deficiency Anemia: When Iron Pills Don’t Help

Jan 27, 2017

In the pediatric population, toddlers and adolescent girls are most commonly affected by iron deficiency anemia (IDA). This case study explores when IDA should prompt investigation for malabsorption or bleeding.

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