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Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Penn Medicine Researchers Report High-Throughput Variant Re-Classification for Alagille Syndrome Disease Gene
Findings will help provide more accurate diagnoses to families.
Q&A with Binita M. Kamath, MBBChir, MRCP, MTR
CHOP’s new Chief of the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition shares her vision for the department’s future.
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Performs First in U.S. Gene Therapy Procedure to Treat Genetic Hearing Loss
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is proud to announce the initial results of an experimental gene therapy treatment of a patient with hereditary hearing loss in the United States. Findings to date indicate that the treatment was successful.
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.
The Latest in Liver Research: 2022
Active research at the Fred and Suzanne Biesecker Pediatric Liver Center.
Liver Disease in Children
Research in the lab and at the bedside offer new hope for young patients with biliary atresia, Alagille syndrome and other chronic liver disorders.
Loss of Smell in the COVID-19 Era: When to Worry
Loss of a sense of smell from COVID-19 is common and can be distressing. Fortunately, it is usually temporary, but may require further investigation by skilled ENT doctors.
Managing Post-tonsillectomy Pain Without Narcotics
Physicians and researchers at CHOP recently completed a study seeking a safe and effective alternative to narcotic use after tonsillectomy.
CHOP Researchers Develop Coating for Endotracheal Tubes that Releases Antimicrobial Peptides
CHOP researchers have developed a coating for endotracheal tubes that prevents the growth of harmful bacteria that cause inflammation and other complications.
Children’s Doctor News and Updates Winter 2021
Updates from the Winter 20201 edition of Children's Doctor.