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Solution for Rare and Complex Early-Onset Kidney Stones
This clinical case study describes a patient with early onset cystinuria, a rare genetic cause of kidney stones, that was first managed by multiple unsuccessful procedures and surgeries before referral to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
Celebrating Milestones: Sonya Lopez's 30-Year Journey and CHOP's 500th Kidney Transplant
Transplant nurse practitioner Sonya Lopez reflects on her 30-year career with CHOP and the Pediatric Kidney Transplant and Dialysis Program’s milestone of 500 transplants.
Decreasing Food Insecurity to Improve Outcomes in Kidney Dialysis Patients
Making kidney-friendly foods at home can be hard when a family has food insecurity. Our Food Opportunities to Improve Outcomes in Dialysis (FOOD) program is here to help.
CHOP performs record setting living donor kidney transplants in a fiscal year
CHOP credits the milestone in part to its involvement with the National Kidney Registry through a partnership with the Penn Medicine, which provides CHOP access to a large pool of potential living kidney donors.
Full Circle: 80 Years later, a CHOP kid gives back
80 years ago, Stan Kraftsow was treated at CHOP for a life-threatening condition. His gift will give other children full lives.
American Society for Clinical Investigation elects six new members from Penn, CHOP
Representing excellence across the breadth of academic medicine, the physician-scientists are among 100 active members across 50 institutions elected in 2024.
Two Research Leaders from CHOP Elected to National Academy of Medicine
CHOP Chief Scientific Officer Susan Furth, MD, PhD, and PEDSnet founder Christopher B. Forrest, MD, PhD have been elected to the National Academy of Medicine.
Susan Furth Receives 2023 Excellence in Care Award from National Kidney Foundation
CHOP’s Chief Scientific Officer contributed to the organizations guidelines for treating children with chronic kidney disease.
Large Study Identifies Risk Factors in Children with Chronic Kidney Disease
A new study used electronic health record data to identify risk factors associated with kidney function decline in those with pediatric chronic kidney disease.
A Warm Welcome to Our New Staff
Our Division of Nephrology continues to grow, with several new team members. See below to meet our new fellows and advanced practice providers.