Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Penn Medicine Researchers Report High-Throughput Variant Re-Classification for Alagille Syndrome Disease Gene
Jul 22, 2024
Findings will help provide more accurate diagnoses to families.
Strep Throat
<p>Strep throat is an infection of the throat caused by a bacteria called Group A Strep or Streptococcus pyogenes. The bacteria can be spread via airborne droplets or saliva such as when sharing food or drinks.</p>
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Researchers Implement Successful Virtual Driving Assessment for Teens in Healthcare Settings
Jul 22, 2024
Study results, the culmination of two years worth of expansion, offer strategies for providers to empower teen driving safety.
Q & A with Binita M. Kamath, MBBChir, MRCP, MTR
Jul 17, 2024
CHOP’s new Chief of the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition shares her vision for the department’s future.
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Recognized by the 2024 Disability Equality Index (DEI) as a Leader in “Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion”
Jul 16, 2024
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Recognized by the 2024 Disability Equality Index (DEI) as a Leader in “Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion”
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Researchers Develop Antioxidant Strategy to Address Mitochondrial Dysfunction Caused by SARS-COV-2 Virus
Jul 16, 2024
Preclinical data suggests a new strategy for treating complex cases of COVID-19 independent of mutations and variants.
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) Community Cares Grant Program Celebrates Ten Years, Announces Increased Funding
Jul 11, 2024
CHOP employees use grants to fund innovative programs in their communities
Many Youths Continue to Take Opioids Months After Surgical Procedures
Jul 10, 2024
1 in 6 also filled an opioid prescription two weeks prior to the actual surgery, increasing risk of persistent opioid use
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Researchers Find Parent and Caregiver Support Linked to Decreased Depression and Suicidal Thoughts in LGBTQ+ and non-LGBTQ+ Youth
Jul 10, 2024
Authors highlight urgent need to tailor health interventions and educate caregivers.
Vaccine News & Notes — July 2024
Jul 9, 2024
Watch our new videos about H5N1, COVID-19 boosters, and the SARS-CoV-2 lab leak theory. Also, check out our new pneumococcal infographic, updated Q&As, and free newsletters.
Dr. Handy’s Corner: Are There Vaccines That People of a Certain Race or Ethnicity Should Avoid
Jul 9, 2024
The short answer to this question is no, but in some cases, certain racial or ethnic groups are mentioned in vaccine recommendations. Watch the video to see why.