CHOP Anesthesiologist Appointed to FDA Advisory Committee
May 1, 2019
Dr. Ronald Litman was appointed Chairperson of an advisory committee tasked with reviewing potential issues with opioid medications.
Nightmares and Night Terrors
<p> </p><p>A night terror is a partial waking from sleep with behaviors such as screaming, kicking, panic, sleep walking, thrashing, or mumbling.</p><p> </p>
Dr. Nathan Blum Weighs in on New Device for Treatment of ADHD
Apr 30, 2019
Chief of the Division of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics speaks to KYW Newsradio, says more studies are needed.
Redefining What’s Possible
Jun 3, 2019
Two extraordinary programs are solving medical mysteries and envisioning the breakthroughs of tomorrow.
Tick. Tick. Tick. Defusing the Sepsis Timebomb
Apr 30, 2019
Efforts across CHOP search for faster, more accurate ways to diagnose deadly infection.
Breathing Freely at Home
Jun 3, 2019
By investing in home repairs, CHOP and Philadelphia are improving asthma outcomes.
CHOP Announces Citadel as Presenting Sponsor of 2019 Parkway Run & Walk
Apr 25, 2019
CHOP announced that Citadel will be the presenting sponsor of its 2019 Parkway Run & walk, taking place Sept. 29, 2019, along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.
Therapy for Anxiety Works Best when the Whole Family Is Involved
Apr 25, 2019
Dr. Katherine Dahlsgaard talks to The Philadelphia Inquirer about how the entire family works together to combat childhood anxiety.
A Cancer-causing Gene May Benefit Patients During Chemotherapy
Apr 24, 2019
CHOP researchers report that a well-known gene that normally drives cancer could potentially benefit cancer patients if used in combination with chemotherapy.
Millicent — a Mentor and an Inspiration
Apr 23, 2019
Millicent, a dedicated BMFC staff member, was selected as a Spark Most Valuable Person (MVP) for the Mentor All Star Awards.
Girls and Boys on Autism Spectrum Tell Stories Differently, Could Explain “Missed Diagnosis” in Girls
Apr 23, 2019
New study from CHOP researchers suggests differences in the way girls and boys on the autism spectrum tell stories could be important to “missed diagnosis” in girls.