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Idiopathic scoliosis

<p>Idiopathic scoliosis is the most common spinal deformity in the world. Like other forms of scoliosis, idiopathic scoliosis affects the curvature of the spine. The condition usually occurs in adolescents 10 to 18 years of age, and is more likely to progress in girls.</p>

Researchers at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Highlight Benefits of Proton Therapy for Pediatric Hodgkin Lymphoma Patients

Oct 8, 2024

A new study from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) showed promising results for Pediatric Hodgkin Lymphoma (pHL) patients who underwent proton therapy to treat their disease in rare regions located below the diaphragm, such as the abdomen and pelvis. The study highlights the advantages of proton therapy over conventional photon radiotherapy, demonstrating fewer side effects and better protection for critical organs. It was published recently in the journal Pediatric Blood and Cancer.

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Researchers Find Extreme Heat Can Impact Youth Mental Health, Contributing to Aggression in Pre- and Early Adolescents

Oct 1, 2024

A new study from researchers at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) found racial and ethnic disparities in pre- and early adolescent exposure to extreme heat, as well as a small but significant association between extreme heat and specific behavioral symptoms like aggression. The study was recently published in the journal JAACAP Open, the open-access journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

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