Patients Bear Increased Financial Burden for Growth Hormone Treatment Despite FDA Approval and Lower Total Cost Published on Mar 25, 2019 in CHOP News Using insurance data, study shows that cost to patients and their families has increased over time. The findings were presented at ENDO 2019.
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.
Tiny Gland, Big Consequences Published on Jan 08, 2019 in Children's View Aileen and Brian Roberts' commitment to Dr. Levine’s research into the genetic causes of hypoparathyroidism in children can be life changing.
CHOP Expert Featured in Philadelphia Inquirer Published on Jan 02, 2019 in CHOP News Melissa Rearson, pediatric nurse practitioner, shares tips for managing diabetes.
Managing Diabetes Throughout the Holiday Season Published on Dec 21, 2018 in CHOP News Melissa Rearson, pediatric nurse practitioner, shares one patient’s story with staying on track during holiday festivities.
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.
First Genome-wide Study of “Type 1.5 Diabetes” May Improve Diagnosis Published on Oct 18, 2018 in CHOP News A large genetic study of a puzzling type of adult-onset diabetes has found new links to the two major types of diabetes, offering insights into better diagnosis and treatment.
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.
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.