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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>

CHOP and AtlantiCare Announce Partnership

Mar 17, 2014

Officials from CHOP and AtlantiCare announced a new partnership that delivers CHOP newborn and pediatric care to the southeastern New Jersey communities AtlantiCare serves.

Teeth Grinding in Children

Mar 24, 2014

If you walk past your child’s bedroom at night and hear a loud, wince-inducing grating noise, she is probably grinding her teeth.

Recognizing and Caring for Hernias

Sep 30, 2013

Hernias can come from more than heavy lifting. Many parents are unaware of the importance of recognizing and caring for hernias that young children can develop.

White Noise: Not the Right Noise

Apr 7, 2014

A new study in the journal Pediatrics suggests that some infant noise machines produce dangerous sounds that exceed safe levels even for adults.

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