A Toolkit for Transitioning to Adulthood with Down Syndrome
Apr 27, 2017
A new toolkit developed by the Trisomy 21 Program engages teens with Down syndrome in the transition process as families plan for the transition from youth to adulthood.
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Apr 27, 2017
A new toolkit developed by the Trisomy 21 Program engages teens with Down syndrome in the transition process as families plan for the transition from youth to adulthood.
Apr 27, 2017
The Fostering Health Program has served more than 200 children in its first year, with the goal of helping thousands more children currently in foster care.
Apr 25, 2017
A team of researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia has innovated a new womb-like device that may dramatically reduce the effects of prematurity and revolutionize care for these tiny and vulnerable babies.
Apr 25, 2017
Vaccine Information Statements (VISs) are developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and provide a standardized way to present basic information to patients about vaccine benefits and possible adverse events. Find out more about how to use them correctly.
Apr 25, 2017
Find out more about why human fetal cells came to be used for making vaccines, including rubella, chickenpox, shingles, hepatitis A and one version of rabies vaccine.
Apr 10, 2017
A 3-year-old girl visits your office for her well-child visit. Initially, she clings to her mother, but as you continue to talk, she climbs down and runs around the exam room, touching everything. What's her diagnosis?
Apr 10, 2017
Cindy Christian, MD, Alumni Editor, writes about the Alumni Reception at the Pediatric Academic Societies Annual Meeting and shares exciting updates from former CHOP alumni.
Apr 10, 2017
Read stories of breakthroughs in CHOP's 2016 annual reports and find more information about Dr. Allen's lifetime achievement award, growth failure research, and CHOP's latest collaborations and affiliations.
Apr 10, 2017
Newborn jaundice is a common pediatric problem. Most instances are benign, and the challenge for clinicians is to determine when further evaluation is needed.
Apr 10, 2017
A case study of a 13-year-old female who was diagnosed with giant cell myocarditis (GCM) and underwent a heart transplant at CHOP. She continues to be monitored for recurrence and signs of rejection.