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Should Your Child See a Cardiologist?
Most heart symptoms — such as chest pains and palpitations — are usually harmless, but there are times when these common concerns should be evaluated.
CHOP Invited to White House for President’s Announcement of the Precision Medicine Initiative
At the invitation of the White House, CHOP sent two guests to President Obama’s announcement of the Precision Medicine Initiative: Dr. Altschuler and Emily Whitehead.
Sudden Cardiac Arrest: What You Need to Know
Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA), which is often to blame for these deaths, is rare in children and adolescents. Still, it can affect anyone, even those who are young and physically fit.
CHOP Announces $50 Million Gift to Fund Clinical and Research Transformation
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia will establish the “Raymond G. Perelman Campus” in recognition of an extraordinary gift.
CHOP Earns National Recognition for Exemplary Community Service
The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is the first children’s hospital to be selected as a finalist for the 2014 Foster G. McGaw Prize.
CHOP Celebrates Two Exemplary Philanthropists With a Commissioned Portrait
The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia unveiled a portrait of Ruth M. and Tristram C. Colket Jr. in October to honor their more than 40 years of extraordinary dedication to CHOP.
CHOP-Led Animal Study Points to a Treatment for Huntington’s Disease
Researchers at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia improved motor function and brain abnormalities in animals with a form of Huntington’s disease, a severe neurological disorder.
Fetal Myelomeningocele Repair: The Post-MOMS Experience
The CFDT Center at CHOP recently reviewed outcomes for fetal MMC repair since the MOMS results were reported, from referral and evaluation through surgery, delivery and neonatal discharge.
Diagnostic Imaging of Myelomeningocele
Myelomeningocele (MMC) poses a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. A thorough and detailed examination of the entire fetus, with visualization of every spinal segment, is necessary.
Fetal Myelomeningocele Closure: Technical Considerations
Fetal closure of an MMC is technically more challenging than the standard postnatal closure. The access is smaller, the structures are smaller and more delicate, the placode must be handled with more care, avoiding blood loss is critical, and the surgery must be performed quickly to limit the exposure of the fetus to the extrauterine environment.