Why Does Breastfeeding Matter for Infants And Their Moms?
Sep 4, 2018
In honor of National Breastfeeding Month, CHOP’s PolicyLab interviews breastfeeding and early childhood nutrition experts on the benefits of human milk.
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>
Parents Magazine Names Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Among 20 Most Innovative Children’s Hospitals
Sep 5, 2018
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia was recognized specifically for significant contributions to the development of a new treatment for a certain pediatric leukemia.
Keeping Your Special Needs Child Safe
Aug 30, 2018
For parents of children with Down syndrome, specialized safety training is especially important. Find tips and resources for keeping your child safe.
Not Just Splashing Around
Aug 30, 2018
Lynne Ellis shares how the Trisomy 21 Program’s Pool Group has changed her daughter Hazel's outlook and improved her functional skills.
Novel Gene Mutation Found in Lymphatic Disorder
Aug 28, 2018
After discovering a gene mutation that prevents normal circulation of lymph, scientists used that knowledge to restore normal lymphatic vessels in animals.
The Center for Fetal Diagnosis at CHOP Featured in BBC Spina Bifida Documentary
Aug 27, 2018
The documentary features interviews with a Children's Hospital of Philadelphia expert and patients.
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Names New Chief in the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Aug 27, 2018
Jonathan Chen, MD, will join Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia as Chief of the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery on September 1, 2018.
European Commission Approves Innovative CAR T-cell Therapy Pioneered at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Aug 24, 2018
The European Commission (EC) approves Kymriah, the first-ever U.S. FDA approved personalized CAR T-cell gene immunotherapy for aggressive blood cancers.
Madeline Bell Recognized as One of “100 Most Influential People in Healthcare”
Aug 22, 2018
Modern Healthcare recognized Madeline Bell, President and CEO of CHOP, as a thought leader for her advocacy surrounding the recent policy separating immigrant families.
Two Consumer Baby Monitors Show Worrisome Results in Measuring Vital Signs
Aug 21, 2018
Researchers who tested two commercially available baby monitors are raising serious concerns about the accuracy of these products, which are marketed to parents.