No More Kids with Cancer Awards $220,000 to CHOP
Oct 5, 2018
The $220,000 award will be directed to a Phase I clinical trial that will investigate the effectiveness of CAR T-cell therapy to treat AML.
Spina bifida causes, symptoms and treatment
<p>Spina bifida is a birth defect in which an area of the spinal column doesn’t form properly, leaving a section of the spinal cord and spinal nerves exposed.</p>
Making Halloween Safe and Fun for Kids with Allergies
Oct 4, 2022
Halloween offers scares and delights for children, but for parents of kids with food allergies, the holiday also brings an extra level of concern.
2018 Parkway Run & Walk Raises Record-breaking $1.38 Million
Oct 2, 2018
Proceeds from the event will support breakthroughs in pediatric cancer research and care at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
CHOP Nurse Researcher Recommends New Best Practices for Feeding Tube Location Verification
Oct 1, 2018
Incorrect placement of nasogastric (NG) tubes carries risk of serious complications.
CHOP Expert Proposes New Model to Continuously Update Genetic Test Results
Oct 1, 2018
A CHOP scientist advocates providing automated updates to clinical genetics tests to account for new knowledge that may benefit patients and families.
Immunotherapy: What’s Next for CAR-T Therapy
Jan 24, 2019
Trials of more game-changing cell therapies for pediatric cancer and other diseases are underway or on the horizon at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
CHOP Lactation Expert Shares Information on Breastfeeding and Running
Sep 21, 2018
CHOP lactation expert Diane Spatz shares information on breastfeeding and running.
CHOP Lactation Expert Shares Information on Breastfeeding and Tech Revolution
Sep 11, 2018
Diane L. Spatz, PhD, RN-BC, FAAN, shares expertise on the technology revolution in breastfeeding supplies and phone apps for nursing mothers.
Hyundai Hope on Wheels Presents CHOP with $500,000 Grant
Sep 28, 2018
Hyundai Hope on Wheels Awards CHOP with Hyundai Hope Scholar and Young Investigator Grant to support pediatric cancer research.
What to Do If You Suspect the Flu
Jan 8, 2025
Your child is complaining of a sore throat and body aches. They have a fever. It seems like they might be coming down with the flu. What should you do?