Alumni Notes Spring 2018
May 7, 2018
Cindy Christian, MD, Alumni Editor, highlights the remarkable changes to the Pediatrics Residency Program to help recruit and shape the next generation of superb pediatricians.
<p>Brachial plexus and peripheral nerve injuries affect the nerves that supply the arms and hands, and include birth-related palsies, trauma and peripheral tumors.</p>
May 7, 2018
Cindy Christian, MD, Alumni Editor, highlights the remarkable changes to the Pediatrics Residency Program to help recruit and shape the next generation of superb pediatricians.
May 7, 2018
Read the latest news from CHOP, including cardiac services offered at our newest location in Allentown, a recap of a study about supplements to treat mitochondrial disease, breakthroughs in gene therapies and more.
May 2, 2018
The event raised $195,000 to help fuel tomorrow’s breakthroughs in research and care for children with inflammatory bowel disease.
May 7, 2018
All patients with suspected laryngomalacia should be evaluated by a pediatric otolaryngologist. Patients with more severe presentations (failure to thrive, retractions, aspiration, etc.) may benefit from an evaluation in CHOP’s Center for Pediatric Airway Disorders.
May 7, 2018
A 5-year-old boy was referred to the Voice Clinic with a breathy voice. After a thorough evaluation, he was diagnosed with a left vocal fold immobility and two treatment approaches were discussed with his parents.
May 7, 2018
A 9-year-old male, with no significant past medical history, presents with dizziness over 3 days. Multidisciplinary testing leads to the diagnosis of vestibular neuritis.
May 7, 2018
A 10-month-old male infant was taken to CHOP ED after having an apneic episode with loss of consciousness for 60 seconds in his pediatrician’s office. Upon his presentation, his oxygen saturations were noted to be in the 80s, and on physical exam he had significant subcostal retractions and tachypnea. What's his diagnosis?
Apr 27, 2018
Dr. Scribano was chosen as one of the 16 commission members that will engage in a fact-finding exercise, releasing a report of their findings in 2020 and issuing recommendations to prevent future child sex abuse.
May 1, 2018
CHOP injury prevention expert provides advice for parents on reducing the risk of playground injuries.
Apr 24, 2018
Abnormal proteins in the brain disorder Huntington’s disease also attack the heart. CHOP researchers improved heart function in animals, a finding relevant to future treatments.