Research News from CHOP
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Receives $400,000 Grant from American Heart Association to Study Hormones Related to Cardiovascular Disease and Metabolic Health
Aligned with CHOP and AHA’s shared mission to improve cardiac care, grant supports research aiming to discover new hormones secreted from the heart.
Study Finds Newly Formed “Immature” Neurons Appear in Brain Throughout Lifespan
CHOP neurosurgeons collaborated with researchers from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine to confirm the presence of these neurons from birth through age 92.
CHOP-led Study Finds Daycare Linked to Increased Complications in Preterm Children with Chronic Lung Disease
Researchers found daycare attendance was associated with increased emergency department visits, steroid use, and chronic respiratory symptoms in preterm children with chronic lung disease.
CHOP Concussion Expert Leads New Policy Statement on Vision Disorders After Head Injuries
A new policy statement on vision disorders after head injuries from the American Academy of Pediatrics is supported by leading ophthalmology organizations.
CHOP Researchers Develop Algorithm to Help Distinguish ADHD Symptoms from Related Conditions
The algorithm could lead to better clinical trials and more targeted treatment.
CHOP Researchers Reveal Cellular and Molecular Mechanisms of Skull Formation
CHOP researchers have identified genes involved in skull development and created an “atlas” that describes how cell types participate in that process.
Study Shows Link Between Cyberbullying and Suicidality in Early Adolescence
Researchers at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia found that targets of cyberbullying were more likely to report suicidal thoughts and attempts, above and beyond offline bullying.
CHOP Researchers Join Global Team to Take on Solid Tumors in Children
Four CHOP researchers are part of a world-class research team that will receive $25 million to study solid tumors in children, funded by Cancer Grand Challenges.
CHOP Researchers Show High-Dose Celebrex Reduces Narcotic Use, Controls Pain in Children After Tonsillectomy
The findings, published in the journal Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, suggest high-dose celecoxib with acetaminophen can be considered an effective alternative to ibuprofen with acetaminophen after tonsillectomy.
New Data Show Benefits of CRISPR-edited Gene Therapy for Blood Disorders in a Larger Patient Group with Longer-Term Follow-Up
A group of researchers that includes CHOP presented new data on CRISPR-edited gene therapy for blood disorders at an international meeting.