<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>
Jun 24, 2015
Find information on how doctor offices can help their patients track down missing immunization records so the child won’t need to repeat doses or be completely revaccinated.
Jun 29, 2015
CHOP neuroblastoma researchers have detailed how cancer-driving mutations evolve during chemotherapy, and they aim to exploit this knowledge to design better treatments for children.
Oct 2, 2023
Find answers to common questions about caring for a child with constipation and tips for treating it.
Jun 22, 2015
Peter C. Adamson, MD, of The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s Division of Oncology, is the only pediatric oncologist to currently serve on the National Cancer Advisory Board.
May 27, 2014
In this Medscape video, Poison Control Center experts discuss a serious pediatric poisoning concern: liquid nicotine exposure from e-cigarettes.
Jun 19, 2015
In this Medscape video, Poison Control Center experts discuss a serious pediatric poisoning concern: button battery ingestions.
Nov 10, 2014
On Nov. 5, 2014, The Poison Control Center at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and Einstein Healthcare Network hosted a city-wide Medical Toxicology Day.
Jun 17, 2015
Steven D. Douglas, MD, chief of the Section of Immunology, delivered the Paradigm Builder Lecture to the International Society for NeuroVirology.
Jun 17, 2015
When clinicians in CHOP’s ED found that patients were sometimes waiting more than an hour for pain relief — too long by CHOP’s standards — they addressed the issue by implementing a quality improvement project.
Oct 28, 2021
These tips from the experts at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia’s Research Institute can help you teach your teen how to avoid accidents when they're behind the wheel.