New Bioengineering Lab Paves Way for Pediatric Airway Discoveries
Dec 26, 2018
The first-of-its kind bioengineering and biomaterials laboratory is dedicated to innovating new techniques and devices to advance the field of pediatric laryngology.
<p>Kyphosis is a forward curvature of the spine in the upper back, giving a child an abnormally rounded or “humpback” appearance. It is not caused by poor posture.</p>
Dec 26, 2018
The first-of-its kind bioengineering and biomaterials laboratory is dedicated to innovating new techniques and devices to advance the field of pediatric laryngology.
Jan 7, 2019
In 2018, the Cardiac Kids Developmental Follow-Up Program expanded its services to address the needs of school-age children with a history of cardiac conditions, given their increased risk of learning disabilities and ADHD.
Dec 21, 2018
Melissa Rearson, pediatric nurse practitioner, shares one patient’s story with staying on track during holiday festivities.
Jan 3, 2019
There are many concerns and emotions expectant parents face when learning their unborn baby has a birth defect. Find recommendations and resources to help you cope.
Jan 8, 2019
What works and what doesn’t when it comes to helping an overweight child make changes to reach a healthy weight? Get tips to make healthy changes stick.
Jan 3, 2019
Behaviors that develop into obsessive and compulsive symptoms (OCS) may represent a red flag for serious psychiatric conditions, including depression and suicide.
Jan 2, 2019
Melissa Rearson, pediatric nurse practitioner, shares tips for managing diabetes.
Dec 19, 2018
Dozens of CHOP clinicians and researchers updated scientific knowledge of chromosome 22q11.2 deletion syndrome in a special issue of a genetics journal.
Dec 19, 2018
A 4-month-old infant, L.M., was referred to ENT at CHOP for an evaluation of noisy breathing and GERD. After scheduling the evaluation, L.M. had two episodes of apnea resulting in blue spells while feeding.
Dec 19, 2018
Karen Zur, MD, discusses a systemic therapy that has been shown to be effective in resolving recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (RRP) in pediatric patients.