Three Companies Receive 2017 Seed Funds to Develop Medical Devices for Children
Jan 18, 2017
Three companies developing medical devices for children receive grants from a pediatric medical device consortium based at CHOP.
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>
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia President and CEO to Discuss Pediatric Healthcare Innovation at 35th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference
Jan 5, 2017
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) announced today that President and CEO Madeline Bell will speak at the 35th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference (JPM) on Monday, January 9, 2017, in San Francisco, CA.
Dynamic Changes, Regulatory Rewiring Occur as T Cells Respond to Infection
Dec 20, 2016
A CHOP researcher mapped out biological changes in key immune cells, offering possible clues for better vaccines and cancer immunotherapy.
CHOP Injury Prevention Expert Offers Tips for Holiday Season
Dec 17, 2016
The holidays present many hazards for young kids. Injury prevention expert Gina Duchossois of CHOP offers tips on keeping your kids safe during the holidays.
Home Visits Uncover Fuller Picture of Multiple Challenges among Low-income Adults with Asthma
Dec 15, 2016
Researchers from the Community Asthma Prevention Program uncovered multiple challenges faced by low-income adults with asthma.
New Radiologist-in-Chief Named by Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Dec 8, 2016
Kassa Darge, MD, PhD, has been named Chair of the Department of Radiology and Radiologist-in-Chief at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
Gene Therapy for Hemophilia: Are We There Yet?
Oct 31, 2016
Recent gene therapy trial for hemophilia B showed promising results, with patients’ average factor IX level of 32 percent after treatment. CHOP aims to open a hemophilia A gene therapy trial modeled after the hemophilia B trial.
Making the Switch to Cow’s Milk for 1-year-olds
Sep 27, 2024
CHOP pediatrician Joseph Gwiszcz, MD, FAAP, offers advice on how to smoothly transition your 1-year-old to cow's milk.
Feature Article: Did You Notice Three Things that Went Away in 2016?
Dec 1, 2016
Three noteworthy vaccine successes in 2016 were eradication of measles virus in the Americas, a drop in HPV infection in teenage girls, and higher vaccination rates in California.
The Scoop on Infant Poop: Is That Normal?
Jul 10, 2023
When parenting your first baby, everything is new and a potential cause for worry so let CHOP pediatrician Joseph Gwiszcz, MD, FAAP, give you the scoop on baby poop.