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Early Spinal Patterns May Predict Scoliosis in Teen Years
A CHOP researcher has identified spinal patterns in younger children that may predict later scoliosis—and may open the door to the first-ever methods to prevent that condition.
New Studies Provide Important New Clues For Treating Red Blood Cell Disorders
Stefano Rivella, PhD, an expert in creating the next-generation lentiviral vectors for the cure of hemoglobinopathies including sickle cell disease (SCD), as well as a leader in the discovery of erythroid and iron disorders including beta-thalassemia, has led three new published studies that make significant contributions to the scientific body of literature regarding red blood cells, and how manipulating the production of red cells can lead to the development of new disease-modifying therapies.
Case Study: Lobectomy to Treat Severe Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
A patient was able to be weaned off mechanical ventilation for the first time of his life just 16 days after a lobectomy at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
Dr. Katherine Dahlsgaard Offers New Insights on How to Treat Picky Eaters
For families of picky eaters, dinner time can be a nightmare. Many parents blame themselves, thinking there’s something they did to cause their child’s extreme eating habits.
Working Tirelessly in Memory of Their Child
In late 2005, Kristen and Richard Gillette’s daughter was diagnosed with a brain tumor. The Gillettes had to face the bleakest of all realities for parents.
Thousands of Lunches, All Free
Osiel Bravo and his wife, Efigenia, brought their infant to the Nicholas and Athena Karabots Pediatric Care Center for her 3-week checkup early one afternoon in July, with daughter Elizabeth, 5, and son, Sebastian, 14 months, in tow.
Revolutionizing Epilepsy Care
When Ryan was 5 months old, he went stiff in his mother’s arms, stopped breathing and turned blue. His parents, Jennifer and Derek, were petrified. Ryan was diagnosed with epilepsy, a condition that causes seizures.
What are the risks of concussions recurring?
Louis Bell, MD, Chief of the Division of General Pediatrics, shares the latest in medical thinking on an important topic: concussions.
Excitement Is Building
A soaring atrium, high-tech private patient rooms, thoughtfully designed spaces for families — and plenty of parking! Construction has begun on Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s second inpatient hospital, located in King of Prussia, Pa.
A Day in the Life of an Urgent Care Doctor
Grishma Rali, MBBS, MPH, has been one of CHOP’s Urgent Care doctors for three years. This is a day in her life.