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First Lady Dr. Jill Biden Visits CHOP
On Friday, December 3, 2021, First Lady Dr. Jill Biden visited our Nicholas and Athena Karabots Pediatric Care Center, where she met with families whose children had recently received the COVID-19 vaccine.
Study Finds Few Pediatric Providers Discuss Transportation With Their Autistic Patients
Only 8% feel prepared to assess autistic patients’ readiness to drive.
Unique Educational Initiatives Advance Urology Care on a Global Scale
CHOP urologists’ thought leadership takes center stage during recent visiting professorship and seminar.
Myocarditis and COVID-19: Get the Facts
Worried about the risk of myocarditis? A CHOP expert helps discern the myths from the facts so you can make an informed decision about vaccinating your child.
HHI Recognizes National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness, 2021
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia's (CHOP) Homeless Health initiative recognized National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness at an event at the Salvation Army in Pottstown, PA.
Stephan Grupp, MD, PhD, a Panelist at Distinguished Conference About National Cancer Act
A cell and gene therapy expert, Grupp discussed progress in clinical care in the 50 years since the legislation was signed.
Alumni Notes Fall 2021
The last time I wrote, in the spring of this year, I specifically stated: “I think we are seeing the light at the end of the pandemic tunnel—I sure hope so!” Seems like that was a little too hopeful.
Make the Diagnosis: Fall 2021
AB is an 11-year-old girl who presents to the emergency department, with her father, with a concern for constipation and abdominal pain.
News at CHOP: Fall 2021
A multi-institutional study from the Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics Research Network (DBPNet), led by CHOP, analyzed the effectiveness and side effects of 2 main classes of ADHD medication prescribed to preschool- age children, stimulants like methylphenidate and alpha 2-adrenergic agonists, such as guanfacine.
Unexplained Childhood Obesity? Consider Genetic Causes
James is a 3-year-old male with developmental delay and rapid weight gain/obesity. Prenatal history was unremarkable. His birth weight was 50th percentile and length was 90th percentile at birth. Soon after birth, he started showing feeding difficulties, poor suck/coordination, and aspiration.