Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Hosts Weekend of Education for Patients and Clinicians
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The event gathered patients, families and providers who have been affected by or treat congenital hyperinsulinism.
Congenital Hyperinsulinism Center News and Updates
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Hawaii News Now Reports on Patient Who Traveled to CHOP for Life-saving Care
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Alfredo Case was born in Oahu, Hawaii, and showed signs of congenital hyperinsulinism. His family traveled to the Congenital Hyperinsulinism Center at CHOP for care.
Diagnosing, Treating Feeding Problems in Hyperinsulinism
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Children with hyperinsulinism are at risk for feeding disorders. But how are parents to distinguish typical hurdles with eating from a true disorder?
CHOP Doctor Awarded the Congenital Hyperinsulinism International “Be My Sugar” Award for Medical Excellence
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Lisa States, MD, a pediatric radiologist at CHOP, was honored for research related to congenital hyperinsulinism.
None Too Rare
Published on in Children's View
Some diseases affect only a small number of people, and yet CHOP’s commitment to researching and treating them is huge.
CHOP’s Congenital Hyperinsulinism Center Celebrates 20 Years and 500 Surgeries
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The center offers evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care for children with this life-threatening condition.
Pioneers in Hyperinsulinism: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
Published on in Breakthrough Report
CHOP’s groundbreaking expertise in treating children with congenital hyperinsulinism (HI) began more than 50 years ago and draws patients from all over the world.
Two Generations. Two Buildings. Always Expert Care: Parkes Family HI Story
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Two generations of the Parkes family have come to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia for treatment for hyperinsulinism (HI). They’ve seen and experienced breakthroughs in HI care firsthand.
Trailblazing HI Treatments Begin at CHOP
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Leaders of the HI Center at CHOP remember two decades of advancements in care for children with HI.
Missing or Medicated Pancreas Means Missing Key Enzymes
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Children with congenital hyperinsulinism (HI) may be at risk for exocrine pancreatic insuffiency, which affects the ability of the pancreas to function properly.