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Conjoined Twins

<p>Conjoined twins are twins that are born with their bodies physically connected.</p>

Doctor listening to young boy's heartbeat

Myocarditis and COVID-19: Get the Facts

Dec 14, 2021

Worried about the risk of myocarditis? A CHOP expert helps discern the myths from the facts so you can make an informed decision about vaccinating your child.

Unexplained Childhood Obesity? Consider Genetic Causes

Dec 8, 2021

James is a 3-year-old male with developmental delay and rapid weight gain/obesity. Prenatal history was unremarkable. His birth weight was 50th percentile and length was 90th percentile at birth. Soon after birth, he started showing feeding difficulties, poor suck/coordination, and aspiration.

News at CHOP: Fall 2021

Dec 8, 2021

A multi-institutional study from the Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics Research Network (DBPNet), led by CHOP, analyzed the effectiveness and side effects of 2 main classes of ADHD medication prescribed to preschool- age children, stimulants like methylphenidate and alpha 2-adrenergic agonists, such as guanfacine.

Make the Diagnosis: Fall 2021

Dec 8, 2021

AB is an 11-year-old girl who presents to the emergency department, with her father, with a concern for constipation and abdominal pain.

Alumni Notes Fall 2021

Dec 8, 2021

The last time I wrote, in the spring of this year, I specifically stated: “I think we are seeing the light at the end of the pandemic tunnel—I sure hope so!” Seems like that was a little too hopeful.

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