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CHOP Researchers Find About a Quarter of Mitochondrial Disease Patients Suffer from Malnutrition
The study also found that increased fat and protein intake may improve muscle strength and quality of life in patients with mitochondrial disease.
BIG 98.1 Loves Our Kids Radiothon Raises More Than $245,000 for CHOP’s Child Life Services Department
Last week, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) in partnership with Audacy Philadelphia, raised more than $245,000 for our Child Life, Education and Creative Arts Therapy Department at the 22nd annual BIG 98.1 Loves Our Kids Radiothon.
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Receives Funding from Rite Aid Healthy Futures to Support Healthier Together
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia has received a $300,000 grant from Rite Aid Healthy Futures to expand the impact of Healthier Together programs focused on healthy food access. Healthier Together will partner with the Garden at the Nicolas and Athena Karabots Pediatric Care Center in West Philadelphia, Medical Financial Partnership and Family Justice Partnership.
FDA Approves Two Gene Therapies for Sickle Cell Disease
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved CASGEVY™ (exagamglogene autotemcel) and LYFGENIA™ (lovotibeglogene autotemcel), the first two gene therapies for the treatment of sickle cell disease in patients 12 years and older with recurrent vaso-occlusive crises (VOCs).
Feature Article: RRPF – “While We Breathe, We Hope”
Recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (RRP) is a disease characterized by the growth of noncancerous tumors around the vocal cords caused by HPV infection. Find out more about RRP and the work of the Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis Foundation.
Dr. Handy’s Corner: What Is the Difference Between the Common Cold and “the Flu"?
Find out about different viruses that cause symptoms similar to influenza and what distinguishes these “common colds” from “the flu.”
Vaccine News & Notes — December 2023
Find out about Mrs. Carter’s impact on vaccines in the U.S. Check out a study on influenza disease and vaccine in kids. And find out about the Polio Network, a national and international resource for individuals and families affected by polio.
Hypomelanotic Macules: Clue to Tuberous Sclerosis Complex Diagnosis
Were episodes of a baby suddenly lifting her arms above her head and crying out benign neonatal movements or seizures? How to make the diagnosis.
News at CHOP: Fall 2023
Stay up to date on the latest research and staff news from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
Pediatric Reflections: Is Your Nearest ED Prepared to Treat Children?
Pediatric Reflections: Is Your Nearest ED Prepared to Treat Children?