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STRIVE-ing for Comprehensive Care for DSD in One Program
Experts in the STRIVE Program work collaboratively to delivery comprehensive care to children with differences in sexual development/intersex and other conditions.
Q&A with Pediatric Endocrinologist Julia Crowley, MD
New pediatric endocrinologist Julia Crowley, MD, will see children in CHOP’s Congenital Hyperinsulinism Center. Meet her in this Q&A. [short teaser] Meet Julia Crowley, MD, will see children in CHOP’s Congenital Hyperinsulinism Center.
CHOP Neurologic Infections Clinic Streamlines Care
The Neurologic Infections Clinic at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) was established to enhance clinical care for children with definite or suspected, acute and chronic, standard and emerging infections of the central nervous system. We combine pediatric neurology and pediatric infectious diseases expertise to optimize multidisciplinary evaluation, acute care and long-term management of these children.
Coping with a Dual Diagnosis
Parents are usually blindsided when they find out that their child has congenital hyperinsulinism (HI), a rare genetic disorder that depresses blood sugar to dangerously low levels.
Psychologist Joins Adrenal and Puberty Center Team
Last fall, Leela Morrow, PsyD, joined the Adrenal and Puberty Center at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, adding another service to the comprehensive program.
The Rare Intersection of HI and Turner Syndrome
Sometimes rare and super rare genetic conditions occur within the same child. That’s the case for Turner syndrome, which has an incidence rate of about 1 in 2,500 female births, and congenital hyperinsulinism, which happens about once in 50,000 births.
Psychologist Joins HI Team
Last fall, Leela Morrow, PsyD, joined the team at the Congenital Hyperinsulinism Center at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, adding another service to the comprehensive program.