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Alumni Notes Summer 2018
In her Alumni Notes column, Dr. Christian provides a recap of Dr. Duhaime's grand rounds at CHOP, the importance of the Alumni Organization and how you can help, and more.
Make the Diagnosis: Summer 2018
During a 4-year-old well child visit, a parent shares with you that it has been a battle for the last several months to get her child to wear dresses, have her hair brushed, and go to sleep. Recently, the 4-year-old has started declaring that she is not a girl and wants her parents to call her Mark.
New Research Finds about Half of Parents Use Cellphones While Driving with Young Children in the Car
Study of adults across the U.S. also revealed risky behaviors associated with distracted driving.
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Appoints New Chief of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
In his new role, Dr. Taylor will oversee the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the most active children's plastic surgery center in the Philadelphia region and one of the largest in the United States.
Beautiful Haircuts and Happiness from the New Salon Services Program
Richard Cornish walks the halls of the Hospital with the power to make children — no matter how sick — feel better. In his black bag he carries not a stethoscope or syringe, but a blow-dryer, brushes, scissors, gels and brightly colored hair chalk.
Automated Informatics Tool May Streamline Genetic Diagnoses
A CHOP bioinformatics scientist developed software that rapidly identifies information from electronic health records to help diagnose genetic diseases.
When Kids Require Surgery for Congenital Heart Defects
U.S. News & World Report interviewed Dr. Stephanie Fuller about what to expect if a child needs surgery for a congenital heart defect.
Sepsis Early Alert System
CHOP’s multidisciplinary early alert system for sepsis is designed to flag at-risk children within minutes of arrival in the emergency room.
New National Guidelines Recommend Ingesting Honey after Swallowing Button Battery
New national poison control guidelines recommend ingesting honey after swallowing button battery to prevent injury.
Children with Current Allergies Should Be Screened for a Chronic Food Allergy
If children have known skin, food and respiratory allergies, doctors should screen them for a food allergy called EoE, a painful inflammation of the esophagus, according to a new study.