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The Power of Advanced Bronchoscopy: Fewer Surgeries, Impressive Results
Advanced bronchoscopy techniques are allowing us to diagnose and treat many pulmonary conditions that previously required invasive surgery.
Virtual Driving Assessment Predicts Risk of Crashing for Newly Licensed Teen Drivers
CHOP findings move the science closer to precision crash prevention, targeted strategies to improve student drivers’ skills.
A Day in the Life: Ruth Abaya, MD, MPH
From the time she was a high school student in Nigeria, Ruth Abaya, MD, MPH, wanted to be a physician. She earned a medical degree from Northwestern University and completed a residency at Boston Children's Hospital before fellowship training at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
Fireworks and Sparklers: The Risks to Children Are Real
There’s a serious danger of children getting injured when using fireworks at home. Learn the risks and follow these safety tips.
CHOP and HTS to Create Innovative Center to Promote Traffic Safety Across the State
Newly established center will provide unprecedented level of injury-related data for state agencies and community partners.
CHOP Researchers Find Rate of Fatal Opioid Poisonings Among Children More Than Doubled Over 13-Year Span
Over-the-counter drugs also continue to pose fatal risks to young children despite measures to reduce exposure.
Study Suggests Policy, Education and Training Make Youngest Novice Drivers Better Prepared for License Exam, Less Likely to Crash
New study using license data from Ohio supports reevaluating comprehensive licensing policies in all states as a strategy to reduce new driver crashes.
A Perfect 10 Winter Sports Safety Tips
Don't let an injury spoil your winter fun! Get expert advice on how to protect your family from common winter sports injuries.
Car Seat Safety Do’s and Don’ts
For Child Passenger Safety Week, a CHOP injury prevention expert shares helpful tips on car seat safety.
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Launches Innovative Virtual Teen Driving Assessment Program with $4 Million Grant from NJM Insurance Group
The $4 million grant from NJM will help kick off a new young driver program in the summer of 2021 that will offer a state-of-the art virtual driving assessment system at select CHOP Primary Care locations in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.