In the Journals: National Rates of Vaccination for Kindergartners Decreasing
Oct 30, 2024
Recent data highlights a worrisome trend in childhood vaccination rates. Check out the findings.
<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>
Oct 30, 2024
Recent data highlights a worrisome trend in childhood vaccination rates. Check out the findings.
Oct 30, 2024
Review the science behind measuring hepatitis B antibody titers and find tips for communicating with patients about the importance of this testing and the process.
Using state-of-the-art technology, researchers say understanding underlying movements and mechanisms may pave the way for more effective forms of CRISPR-based therapy.
Cell phone use was recorded in more than one-third of trips taken by teens in the study sample
Oct 23, 2024
On a gorgeous October morning at Lincoln Financial Field, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s (CHOP) 23rd Annual Buddy Walk & Family Fun Day took place benefiting the hospital’s Trisomy 21 (Down syndrome) Program, supporting healthier futures for patients and helping to improve the lives of individuals with Down syndrome. Over the past 22 years, the event has generated $4.6 million and this year, $365,000+ was raised, a record-breaking amount.
Oct 24, 2024
Researchers at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) announced significant findings in the treatment of neuroblastoma, a cancer of the peripheral nervous system that usually occurs as a solid tumor in a child’s chest or abdomen. The study offers insights that could lead to new, personalized medicine approaches in immunotherapy treatment. The findings were published today in the journal Cancer Cell.
Oct 22, 2024
The findings show how more rapid results can improve practice and lead to more accurate and timely diagnoses
Oct 21, 2024
Alexis A. Thompson, MD, MPH, chief, Division of Hematology, and the Elias Schwartz MD Endowed Chair in Hematology at CHOP, has been recognized for her leadership in sickle cell disease (SCD) treatment and research.
Oct 18, 2024
Actors and actresses from this year’s original Hallmark holiday movies interacted with patients and their families through various holiday-themed stations.
Learn why whooping cough (pertussis) is making a comeback, what symptoms are, and how to protect your family.