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New Imaging Technique Aids Prenatal Diagnosis of Skeletal Dysplasias
CHOP is expanding fetal imaging abilities beyond ultrasound, MRI and echocardiography to also include fetal computed tomography (CT). The low-dose CT program was initiated by CHOP pediatric radiology in order to evaluate skeletal dysplasia.
Death of an Autistic Child From Chelation Therapy - Op-ed
In his op-ed, Dr. Offit gives a brief summary of a family's experience with autism and their desperate attempt to treat their son that ended in a tragedy. He then addresses why mercury in vaccines is not the cause of autism and why this myth has been so prevalent.
Asthma Myths and Facts
Is asthma a psychological condition? Are asthma medications addictive? The experts at CHOP give you the facts about asthma and how it's treated.
The Backbone of Our Program
CHOP's Spine Program provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment to thousands of children with spinal deformities, trauma-related spinal conditions, musculoskeletal tumors, genetic cervical spine conditions, and other conditions that affect the spine.
CHOP Transport Team: Saving Lives Via Land and Sky
CHOP’s Transport Team is always at the ready, standing by 24/7/365 to deliver critically ill and injured children to the arms of experts at CHOP.
Dr. Scott Lorch Appointed to Serve on the Health Resources and Services Administration’s Advisory Committee on Infant and Maternal Mortality
Dr. Scott Lorch of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) invited to serve as a member of the Health Resources and Services Administration’s Advisory Committee on Infant and Maternal Mortality.
Multi-Institutional Study Led by Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Identifies Several Disease-Causing Genes Outside of Primary Diagnoses
Hundreds of variants in “secondary finding” genes could guide treatment for patients to avoid risks and complications of health issues in adulthood.
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Researchers Find White Children from Wealthier Socioeconomic Regions are More Likely to be Prescribed Opioids
Researchers in the Orthopedic Center at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) found that white youth from wealthier socioeconomic areas were more likely to be prescribed opioids in the emergency room for supracondylar humerus (SCH) fractures, a broken elbow, compared with their same-age, non-white, peers from disadvantaged regions. The authors will present their abstract at the 2024 American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) National Conference & Exhibition in Orlando, Florida.
Science Meets Sashes for Miss Pennsylvania USA 2024, a Woman in STEM
Noni Diarra, a biopsy specimen technician at CHOP, will represent her home state as the recently crowned Miss Pennsylvania.
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Researchers Provide Deeper Insight into Hardikar Syndrome, an Ultra Rare Disorder
New findings could guide studies for future therapeutic options for patients