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Putting the Squeeze on Juice
Louis Bell, MD, Chief of the Division of General Pediatrics, shares the latest in medical thinking on fruit juice consumption.
A Generous Gift for a Collaborative Effort
The Templeton family's $3 million gift to CHOP will support the Philadelphia Coalition for a Cure, a brain tumor initiative led by CHOP’s Center for Data-Driven Discovery in Biomedicine.
Make the Diagnosis: Spring 2018
A 10-month-old male infant was taken to CHOP ED after having an apneic episode with loss of consciousness for 60 seconds in his pediatrician’s office. Upon his presentation, his oxygen saturations were noted to be in the 80s, and on physical exam he had significant subcostal retractions and tachypnea. What's his diagnosis?
Rapid Onset of Severe Dizziness without Hearing Loss Points to Vestibular Neuritis
A 9-year-old male, with no significant past medical history, presents with dizziness over 3 days. Multidisciplinary testing leads to the diagnosis of vestibular neuritis.
Fellow’s Corner: Foreign Body Aspiration
Approximately 12,000 children present to U.S. EDs annually with symptoms of aspirated foreign bodies. Read about a recent case involving FBA and the steps that led to the diagnosis.
Alumni Notes Spring 2018
Cindy Christian, MD, Alumni Editor, highlights the remarkable changes to the Pediatrics Residency Program to help recruit and shape the next generation of superb pediatricians.
When Laryngomalacia Is Not Just a Benign, Self-resolving Condition
All patients with suspected laryngomalacia should be evaluated by a pediatric otolaryngologist. Patients with more severe presentations (failure to thrive, retractions, aspiration, etc.) may benefit from an evaluation in CHOP’s Center for Pediatric Airway Disorders.
The Voice Clinic at CHOP: A Case of Unilateral Vocal Fold Immobility
A 5-year-old boy was referred to the Voice Clinic with a breathy voice. After a thorough evaluation, he was diagnosed with a left vocal fold immobility and two treatment approaches were discussed with his parents.
Children’s Doctor News and Updates: Spring 2018
Read the latest news from CHOP, including cardiac services offered at our newest location in Allentown, a recap of a study about supplements to treat mitochondrial disease, breakthroughs in gene therapies and more.
A New Approach to Treating Bilateral Vocal Fold Paralysis
A new treatment approach for bilateral vocal fold paralysis — endoscopic laryngoplasty of anterior-posterior cricoid split with balloon dilation — has evolved with possible avoidance of a tracheostomy.