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Adenoid-tonsil Surgery Benefits Children With Sleep Apnea
Sleep experts report findings from first multicenter clinical trial in children aged 5 to 9
Teen Passengers: "The Other Distraction" for Teen Drivers
A pair of studies by The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and State Farm® identify factors that may lead teens to drive with multiple peer passengers and, then, how those passengers may affect their driver’s behavior just before a serious crash.
The Spectrum of Feeding Disorders: Feeding those on the Spectrum
The simple ability to consume food is one most of us take for granted. But for some children, getting adequate nourishment is far from simple. Feeding and swallowing (dysphagia) problems are extremely complex and surprisingly common in children with autism.
Types of Child Firearm Deaths Different in Rural vs. Urban Areas
Children in the U.S. are just as likely to die from gunshot wounds if they live in the largest cities or the smallest towns. However, teens living in the most urban counties are more likely to die from gun violence, while children in the most remote areas of the country are more likely to die in gun-related accidents or suicides.
All-in-for-Kids Poker Tournament Raises More than 900K for CHOP
Proceeds support live-saving treatments pioneered at the Center for Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment
Rear Seat Design a Priority for Child Passenger Safety
A research report released today from The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) provides specific recommendations for optimizing the rear seat of passenger vehicles to better protect its most common occupants — children and adolescents.
Gene Therapy for Blindness at CHOP Named in Research List
A groundbreaking clinical trial of gene therapy for a form of congenital blindness, sponsored by The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia in collaboration with Penn Medicine, was recognized with the Distinguished Clinical Research Achievement Award.
Scripts Help Novice Instructors Teach Pediatric CPR
New, low-tech teaching techniques used by novice instructors may improve training for healthcare providers in performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on children who suffer cardiac arrest.
CHOP to Build New Specialty Care Center in King of Prussia
The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) today announced plans to open an 115,000-square-foot Specialty Care Center in a new development on North Gulph Road in King of Prussia, Pa.
National Teen Driving Report Finds Gains for Teen Passengers
Teen passenger fatalities declined 30 percent in crashes involving teen drivers, most teen passengers ‘always’ buckle up, and less than a quarter ride with drivers who were drinking.
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