Understanding and Preventing Developmental Hypoxic Brain Injury
Feb 14, 2022
Brain development is one of the most complicated processes that occurs in utero. Our team is working to better understand how low oxygen levels affect brain development.
Osteochondroma
<p>Osteochondroma is the most common benign bone tumor in children. Because an osteochondroma often displays no symptoms, the tumor may only be discovered when a child notices a bump, or reports pain. For some children, the osteochondroma may never be discovered.</p>
Advancing Fetal Neurologic Care
Feb 14, 2022
An inside look at our efforts to optimize and advance fetal neurologic care at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
How Behavioral Health Symptoms May Be Impacting Your Child’s Sleep
May 9, 2023
The pandemic may be in the rearview mirror, but behavioral health problems — including sleep issues — are still impacting kids. Here’s help.
Tips on Dealing with Holiday Candy
Oct 3, 2022
An occasional holiday candy splurge won’t hurt your child and can help support healthy eating habits in the long term. Learn how to take the conflict out of candy-focused holidays.
CHOP Ranked No. 1 on Forbes’ 2022 list of America’s Best Large Employers
Feb 10, 2022
CHOP is proud to announce that it has ranked No. 1 on Forbes’ 2022 list of America’s Best Large Employers. The recognition highlights CHOP’s implantation of various programs designed to help its employees navigate the uncertainly of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Feature Article: DYK Why HPV Doesn’t Mean Cheating? Take Our Quiz.
Feb 10, 2022
Most people will be exposed to HPV at some point in their lives. See what you know about HPV by taking our multiple-choice quiz.
CHOP Announces Dollar-For-Dollar Matching Gift Campaign, Will Fund New Discoveries to Transform Personalized Pediatric Surgical Care
Feb 8, 2022
Inspired by the separation of conjoined twins Addy and Lily Altobelli, an anonymous donor will match up to $2 million.
CHOP Researchers Show Modifying Bioprosthetic Heart Valves with Polymer Can Improve Durability
Feb 7, 2022
CHOP researchers have found that modifying bioprosthetic heart valves (BHV) with a polymer known as POZ prevents structural degeneration of the valve.
CHOP Study Shows Chemotherapy-Resistant Neuroblastoma Cells Have More Active Inflammatory Sensing and Signaling
Feb 7, 2022
CHOP researchers have found that chemo-resistant mesenchymal cells in neuroblastoma might be vulnerable to immunotherapy.
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) Announces 100th Home Repair to Address Asthma Triggers in Patients’ Homes
Feb 7, 2022
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) today announced the completion of its 100th home renovation for families enrolled in the Community Asthma Prevention Plus (CAPP+) Program.