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More Studies Link Genes, Weight and Heart Health Risk Factors
CHOP genetic research shows that higher body mass index (BMI) causes harmful effects on the risk of type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and inflammation.
Welcoming a New Baby: Making the Transition Easy for Siblings
It’s not always easy for a toddler or preschooler to accept a new baby. But there are ways to help make the transition a little smoother for your firstborn.
New Genes Found to Affect Blood Pressure; Offer Drug Targets
A CHOP researcher co-led a large study that found 11 new genetic signals linked to blood pressure levels. Ten of these signals encode proteins that appear to be likely drug targets.
CHOP Opens Pediatric Urgent Care Center in King of Prussia, PA
CHOP’s newly-opened pediatric urgent care center in King of Prussia, PA, is the only after-hours urgent care facility in the area dedicated exclusively to children. CHOP opened its first urgent care center in Mays Landing, NJ, in 2013.
Managing Behavior in Children with Down Syndrome: Part 2
Refusal behaviors need to be interpreted differently in individuals with Trisomy 21 (Down syndrome). Often, these behaviors signal frustration or lack of understanding and can provide important clues about how to best assist the individual's development.
Updates: Trisomy 21 Recommended Medical Guidelines
Life expectancy for a child with Trisomy 21 (Down syndrome) has increased dramatically in the past 50 years as cardiac surgery and post-surgical care have improved. Today, clinicians have guidelines to help identify, understand and address relevant medical issues.
Walking Up and Down the Stairs
Helen Milligan, MPT, physical therapist with the Trisomy 21 Program, describes how to teach children with Down syndrome to walk up and down stairs, and how to overcome stair issues with school.
Lab Test Expedite Donor Matches, Improve Outcomes in Transplants
CHOP is the first center to offer a comprehensive HLA typing test. Using new gene-sequencing tools, the new test will expedite donor matching and improve transplantation outcomes.
Heart Matters
Every year, 1 million babies are born with a heart defect, making congenital heart disease the most common type of birth defect in children.
Common Conditions: When to See the Cardiologist
While most children don't experience significant problems, some common congenital conditions make parents wonder when it is time to see the cardiologist.