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CHOP and Geisinger Announce Affiliation Agreement
CHOP and Geisinger Janet Weis Children’s Hospital announced an affiliation agreement that will increase access to and further advance the delivery of pediatric health care to families in central and northeast Pennsylvania.
Testing Kids for COVID-19 Up to 3 Days Before Surgery Provides Accurate Results
CHOP researchers found 100% of patients with negative COVID-19 tests up to three days before surgery were also negative at the time of surgery.
CHOP Researchers Demonstrate How Defects in Mitochondria May Lead to Autism Spectrum Disorder
Early research shows how mild defects in the “batteries” of cells in brain tissue can lead to behaviors similar to those of autism.
Frontier Program Aims to Address Daunting Challenges of Heart Valve Disorders
Learn more about the pioneering team behind the breakthroughs at the Topolewski Pediatric Heart Valve Center.
CHOP Researchers Develop Potentially Safer, More Effective Gene Therapy Vector for Blood Disorders
CHOP researchers have developed a gene therapy vector for sickle cell disease and other blood disorder that is potentially superior to competitors.
Newly Licensed Autistic Drivers Crash Less Than Other Young Drivers
Crash-involved autistic drivers were half as likely to crash due to speeding, but more than three times more likely to crash when making a left- or U-turn, suggesting need for tailored training
Urology Team Shares Expertise Far and Wide
This year, members of CHOP’s Division of Urology have been busy advancing pediatric urology through research activities as well as through online educational opportunities necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Studying the Positive Effects of Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy
Using pelvic floor physical therapy in bladder exstrophy treatment has been shown to improve a child’s ability to achieve continence.
Funding Supports Creation of Chair in Urology and Center for Machine Learning
Funds raised through the 2020 Cheers for CHOP helped to create the Cheers for CHOP Chair in the Clinical Epidemiology of Pediatric Urologic Disease, and a collection of grants are allowing researchers at CHOP to establish a Center for Machine Learning in Urology.
No Overall Difference in Concussion Recovery Time Seen for Male and Female Collegiate Athletes
Subtle differences in recovery times were seen in certain subgroups, but unexpected findings could indicate a path forward with more equitable allocation of health resources.