Hawaii News Now Reports on Patient Who Traveled to CHOP for Life-saving Care Published on Mar 13, 2019 in CHOP News 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 Published on Mar 06, 2019 in HI Hope 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 Published on Nov 20, 2018 in CHOP News Lisa States, MD, a pediatric radiologist at CHOP, was honored for research related to congenital hyperinsulinism.
None Too Rare Published on Oct 23, 2018 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 Published on Oct 05, 2018 in CHOP News 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 Sep 18, 2018 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.
Trailblazing HI Treatments Begin at CHOP Published on Sep 10, 2018 in HI Hope 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 Published on Sep 10, 2018 in HI Hope Children with congenital hyperinsulinism (HI) may be at risk for exocrine pancreatic insuffiency, which affects the ability of the pancreas to function properly.
Two Generations. Two Buildings. Always Expert Care: Parkes Family HI Story Published on Sep 10, 2018 in HI Hope 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.
Diva D. De León-Crutchlow, MD, Named Chief of Endocrinology and Diabetes Published on Jun 25, 2018 in CHOP News Diva D. De León-Crutchlow, MD, MSCE, will assume the role as Chief of the Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, effective July 1.