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Radiology: Key Member of the HI Team

Mar 13, 2023

For the children with focal hyperinsulinism, the radiologist’s interpretation of a 18F-DOPA PET/CT scan guides the surgeon, leading to a cure in 97% of cases.

Meet Sophie Foss, PhD, HI Center Neuropsychologist

Mar 1, 2023

Sophie Foss, PhD, has joined the CHOP Congenital Hyperinsulinism Center as its neuropsychologist. See how she can help your child.

Meet the HI Center’s Nurse Coordinators

Mar 1, 2023

Nurse coordinators at the Congenital Hyperinsulinism Center assist patient families before the first appointment and through admission and follow-up.

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s Congenital Hyperinsulinism Center Celebrates 600 Surgeries

Dec 21, 2022

For more than 50 years, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia has been on the forefront of astounding advances in HI that have saved lives and improved lifetimes.

Our Aim: Finding Answers for Children with Negative Genetics

Jul 20, 2022

Much progress has been made over the last 25 years when it comes to identifying the genetic mutation that is causing a child’s congenital hyperinsulinism (HI).

Understanding the Benefits of a Neuropsychology Evaluation

Jul 20, 2022

If Leela Morrow, PsyD, the psychologist for the Congenital Hyperinsulinism Center at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, gives your child a referral for a neuropsychology evaluation it’s nothing to be afraid of. In fact, it may give your child a roadmap to success.

Navigating Continuous Dextrose and Nutrition for Children with HI

Jul 20, 2022

Many children with hyperinsulinism (HI) have feeding aversion — as many as 60%. The use of tube feedings, and possibly continuous dextrose, to control their blood sugar, among other things (effect of medications, the appetite suppressing effects of insulin, etc.), may exacerbate their aversion to eating by mouth.