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FDA Committee Recommends Approving First Cell Therapy to Successfully Treat Cancer
The experimental, personalized cell therapy that amps up the patient's own immune system has passed a critical milestone in the path to full FDA approval.
Five Years Later, First Pediatric Recipient of CAR T-Cell Therapy Remains Cancer-free
Five years after her T-cell therapy for ALL, Emily remains cancer-free. CHOP has since treated more than 170 patients in clinical trials that have seen a 93% remission rate.
CHOP Oncologist Chairs AACR Pediatric Cancer Predisposition Workshop
Since its inception in October 2016, the workshop has created recommendations for the 50 most common syndromes that predispose children to cancer and produced 16 position papers.
Video Tours Help Families Transition to Outpatient Oncology Care
Newly created videos allow families to see the facilities’ interiors and better understand what will happen during an outpatient visit before their scheduled appointment.
Empowering the Next Generation of Health Reporters
As part of the Healthy NewsWorks student media program, student journalists interview CHOP experts for a Leading Change in Our Communities book series.
Poor Work Environments Lead to Missed Care
A study from Penn, CHOP finds pediatric nurses miss necessary care more often when placed in difficult work settings.
Evidence-based Treatment Options for Autism
Recent research highlights what behavioral and pharmacological interventions have been studied and shown effective in treating autism spectrum disorder.
Adolescents on the Spectrum: Physicians Need to Help Pave the Way to Adulthood
Pediatricians should prepare their adolescent patients with special needs for transition to adult care as early as possible to ensure a successful transition by age 18 to 25.
ASD: A Clinical Overview for Pediatric Care Providers
Using the case of a 3-year-old diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) at her well-child visit, we explore the prevalence of ASD, diagnostic criteria, and importance of early diagnosis and intervention.
Autism’s Clinical Companions: Frequent Comorbidities with ASD
The bulk of healthcare services required by patients with ASD are related to co-occurring physical and mental health conditions.