American Partnership for Eosinophilic Disorders
The APFED is a non-profit organization for adults, children and families living with eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorders.
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Anxiety with Food Allergies
Megan Lewis, MSN, RN, CRNP, nurse practitioner and program manager, Food Allergy Center at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, and James (JP) Senter, MD, a third-year resident at CHOP, review: the extent to which food allergies affect quality of life for children and families.
Peanut Patch Treatment for Toddlers: Your Questions Answered
Terri Brown-Whitehorn, MD, answers questions about new clinical study proving daily use of a “peanut patch” for a year helped desensitize two-thirds of peanut-allergic toddlers.
Normal and Abnormal Thyroid Exam
Watch as Dr. Andy Bauer performs an exam on a teenager with a normal, healthy thyroid, and shows what to look for during exams on children with abnormal thyroids.
Managing Food Allergies in Children Podcast
Jonathan Spergel, MD, PhD, Chief of Allergy Program at CHOP, covers the top 9 most common food allergens, current recommendations for when and how to safely introduce potential food allergens, when to refer to an allergist for testing, when different tests (skin, IgE or RAST testing) are indicated, outgrowing allergies, and exciting research underway around immunotherapy and other treatment advances.
Ethics Consultation Service
When you face an ethical dilemma concerning your child's care, our staff can help. We are available to support you and the healthcare team as you work together to make important decisions about your child's treatment.
Many ways to say thank you
Patients and families have asked how they can show their appreciation to CHOP. Personal gifts are never expected, and CHOP policy does not allow staff to accept personal gifts. There are many ways for families to give back. Learn how.
Social media guidance for families
This guide for families shares helpful information about issues that may arise when families are using social media to connect with CHOP staff members. Learn more.
Photo/video guidance for families
Families often want to capture their child’s CHOP journey by taking photos or videos. The Department of Medical Ethics offers helpful guidance around patient and staff privacy at CHOP when taking photos or videos. Follow these guidelines.
Advanced Pediatric Thyroid Cancer; is it time for a paradigm shift in care?
Standard therapy for thyroid cancer in children involves surgical resection followed by radioactive iodine therapy in patients with invasive differentiated thyroid carcinoma.