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Researchers Working Hard to Find a Cure for Ewing’s Sarcoma
An unrelenting, deep bone pain that woke him up from sleep is what led to Jake’s diagnosis just last March of Ewing sarcoma, one of the most common bone tumors in children and adolescents.
CHOP Physicians Receive Master Clinician Awards
Three physicians were presented with the Alan R. Cohen Master Clinician Award in CHOP’s Department of Pediatrics.
Make the Diagnosis: Fall 2019
A 10-month-old female infant underwent neuro-ophthalmic evaluation for a new-onset lid ptosis and pupillary miosis on the right side. There was no history of birth trauma. Vision, eye movements, fundi, and general examination were normal.
Nursing Update: Zantac and Cytra (NOT) "OK"
An update on the safety of Zantac and the availability of Cytra-K for patients on the ketogenic diet
Yes, Young Boys can Develop Graves Disease
A 5-year-old boy presents for an annual well visit. His parents report he has recently had an increased appetite along with increased energy levels and that he constantly complains about being warm with occasional complaints that his heart is “beating fast.”
Classic congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Diagnosed in the Newborn Period
Baby girl L.M. was born at 37 weeks, 1 day via c-section to a G1P1 mother.
Hyperinsulinism: It’s Not Transient Neonatal Hypoglycemia
A 1-month-old male infant presented to the pediatrician’s office because of poor feeding and increased sleepiness.
Fellow’s Corner: Primary Care Pediatricians Critical in Screening for Type 2 Diabetes
As a pediatric endocrinologist, my unfortunate answer to parents perplexed by their child’s diagnosis is: “No.” Related to rising rates of obesity, the incidence of youth-onset type 2 diabetes (T2D) has been increasing by 5% annually in the United States, with the greatest increase among racial and ethnic minorities.
Alumni Notes Fall 2019
Dr. Christian will be co-hosting the CHOP Alumni Reception along with Dr. St. Geme during the annual Pediatric Academic Societies Meeting and looks forward to catching up and reporting back.
Researchers With the Center of Childhood Cancer Research Working Hard to Find a Cure for Ewing’s Sarcoma
Jake Orlick, an 11-year-old boy, is fighting a courageous battle against Ewing Sarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer. Our Patrick Grohar, MD, PhD, an attending physician with the Cancer Center and the Director of Translational Research with the Center of Childhood Cancer Research, may be on the verge of a breakthrough with a novel new experimental treatment for relapsed Ewing sarcoma.