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Relief from Chronic Pancreatitis Pain: A Case Study
This case study describes a 10-year-old boy with acute, then chronic, pancreatitis and what CHOP did to treat his condition and improve his quality of life.
Multidisciplinary Task Force Develops Clinical Recommendations for Rare, Life-Threatening Hyperinflammatory Syndromes
Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) and macrophage activation syndrome (MAS) are overlapping hyperinflammatory syndromes that involve disorganization and malfunction of the immune system, leading to widespread inflammation and organ damage. The conditions can progress rapidly, making early identification and management key for preventing organ failure and death.
Pancreatic Case Study
Continued surveillance after pancreatic solid pseudopapillary tumor and pancreatic insufficiency is important – even after treatment.
Treatment Developed by CHOP Researchers Prevents Hypoglycemia in Children with Hyperinsulinism
CHOP researchers have shown that a targeted treatment they developed is effective at controlling blood sugar in patients with hyperinsulinism.
Researchers Show Novel Device Improves Blood Sugar Control in Hyperinsulinism Patients Whose Pancreas Has Been Removed
A pilot study at CHOP is the first to demonstrate the effectiveness of the bihormonal bionic pancreas in hyperinsulinism patients.
Case Study: Treating Complex Pancreatitis in Youth
Read a case study about a patient treated by physicians from the Pancreatic Disorders Program.
Acute vs. Chronic Pancreatitis: A Webinar
The Pancreatic Disorders Program at CHOP held a webinar on “Acute vs. Chronic Pancreatitis: Diagnosis, Dilemmas and Management.”
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia President and CEO Releases Special COVID-19 Podcast Series
Breaking Through with Madeline Bell’s “Where We Are Now” series highlights CHOP doctors and researchers who are working to bring an end to the COVID-19 pandemic.
How to Prevent Tick Bites
For families spending time outdoors this summer, ticks pose a big health risk. Find out how to best protect your family and what to do if your child is bitten.
CHOP-Pioneered Spatial Mapping Method Pinpoints Potential New Therapeutic Targets in Lupus
Findings could discover how disease-causing variations lead to a variety of autoimmune disorders.