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The Critical Role of Accurate Testing in Identifying Children with Focal Hyperinsulinism
Learn more about how genetic testing offers the best means of distinguishing between the focal and diffuse forms of HI in children.
CHOP Celebrates 500th HI PET Scan and Another Baby Cured
Curing Anthony’s congenital hyperinsulinism was aided by a diagnostic test pioneered at CHOP 20 years ago.
Research Collaboration Multiplies Efforts to Find Better Treatments for HI
When it comes to making discoveries in rare diseases, the more patients and researchers involved, the better the chances of finding breakthroughs.
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.
Guidelines for Managing HI in School
Both medical management and neurodevelopmental conditions may require accommodations for your child with hyperinsulinism at school.
Congenital Hyperinsulinism Center Frontier Program Highlights
CHOP’s HI Center, a Frontier Program, continues to set the standard for caring for children with congenital hyperinsulinism.
Tips for Getting Through Medication Shortages
Advance planning and working closely with your pharmacist can help families manage through medication shortages.
Welcome Emily Wilkinson!
Nurse practitioner Emily Wilkinson, MSN, CRNP, CPNP-PC, is the newest member of the Congenital Hyperinsulinism Center team. Get to know Emily. [short teaser] Meet nurse practitioner Emily Wilkinson, MSN, who will see children in CHOP’s Congenital Hyperinsulinism Center.
Two Focal Lesions: Extra Rare Cases Not so Rare at CHOP
The Congenital Hyperinsulinism Center at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, with a high volume of approximately 80 congenital hyperinsulinism (HI) cases a year, sees a large share of unusual cases.