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ITP Update: Immune Thrombocytopenia — Not Idiopathic and Not Purpuric
Examine the case of a 20-month-old patient diagnosed with immune thrombocytopenia after presenting with a red, pinpoint rash and a recent history of bruising.
Long-term Follow-up Program for Cardiac Surgery Survival Outcomes
CHOP’s Cardiac Center has launched an initiative to follow long-term outcomes of former heart surgery patients.
Neurological Symptoms in the Sickle Cell Population
Hematology fellow Jessica Foster, MD, reflects on the often difficult assessment of neurological symptoms in the sickle cell patient population.
Thrombophilia Testing in Healthy Children with Related Family History
Read about the prevalence of inherited thrombophilias (IT), potential benefits and limitations of IT testing in healthy children, and recommendations from Children Hospital's experts.
Iron Deficiency Anemia: When Iron Pills Don’t Help
In the pediatric population, toddlers and adolescent girls are most commonly affected by iron deficiency anemia (IDA). This case study explores when IDA should prompt investigation for malabsorption or bleeding.
Make the Diagnosis: Winter 2017
A 13-year-old female presented to an outside hospital with a three-week history of fatigue, emesis, 10-pound weight loss, headache, cough, and intermittent shortness of breath. Read more and see if you can make a diagnosis.
A Conversation With Dr. Anna Meadows
Anna T. Meadows, MD, a pediatric oncologist who led the way for survivorship studies of children with cancer reflects on her 40-year career at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
Alumni Notes Winter 2017
Cindy Christian, MD, Alumni Editor, writes about the new Alumni Organization website, how to participate in “Dr. Pat’s Pics,” and how to make a donation in Dr. Berman's memory.
Children's Doctor News and Updates - Winter 2017
The latest news from CHOP include hiring four new chiefs, opening a new urgent care center, partnering with Lancaster General Health and more.
Consumer-use Baby Monitors Have Little Proven Benefit for Healthy Infants
Experts from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia find vital signs monitors marketed to parents may cause harm.