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The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Opens Unique Breast Milk Bank
New on-site milk bank will enhance process of providing human milk to vulnerable infants.
Why Do Children Develop Cancer?
CHOP’s Dr. John Maris comments on a just-published major study of genes that raise a child’s risk for cancer, and what this means for counseling families and patients.
News & Views: Test Your Knowledge — Varicella
Varicella disease used to be considered a “rite of passage” during childhood. Yet, since the vaccine has become available, the disease has become less common. So much so, that you might not see it regularly or at all in your practice. Check how well you know your facts about chickenpox.
Radiation Oncology Staff Transform Underground Proton Unit into Scenic Spot
A collaborative effort transformed the proton therapy facility into colorful rooms with unique themes and helped replace patients’ anxiety with anticipation.
Change in a Single DNA Base Drives a Childhood Cancer
CHOP pediatric oncology researchers have pinpointed a crucial change in a single DNA “letter” that predisposes children to an aggressive form of neuroblastoma.
CHOP Orthopedics Named to Becker’s Hospital Review’s 2015 List of 100 Hospitals with Great Orthopedic Programs
The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s (CHOP) Division of Orthopedics was recently named one of Becker’s Hospital Review’s 100 Hospitals with Great Orthopedic Programs for 2015.
Gene Therapy Makes Advances against a Lethal Childhood Disorder
CHOP researchers have taken a significant step forward in developing gene therapy against Batten disease, a fatal neurodegenerative disorder that strikes children.
The Today Show Features CHOP and Spirit Halloween’s Annual Halloween
Spirit Halloween hosted their annual Halloween Party for patients and families at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
Cancer-driving Signals Cause High-risk Neuroblastoma
By identifying details of the abnormal biological signals behind a high-risk form of the childhood cancer neuroblastoma, researchers aim to develop more effective treatments.
Four Seasons Parkway Run & Walk Raises Over $1 Million
The Four Seasons Parkway Run & Walk raised over $1 million and proceeds support research and survivorship programs at CHOP’s Cancer Center.