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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.
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The center offers evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care for children with this life-threatening condition.
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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.
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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.
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Studying cells from children born with hyperinsulinism, CHOP experts discover events at the cellular level that may lead to new treatments for this rare disease.
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To raise awareness during the Diabetes Awareness Month, CHOP's diabetes educator, Erin Caroulis, was a guest blogger on Philly.com.
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CHOP offers sensitive, multidisciplinary care for female patients with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS).
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This is the story of a 13-year-old who awoke with a sharp pain in her neck and noticed that a corner of her orthodontic retainer was missing. The doctors not only found the missing retainer piece — they discovered the patient had thyroid cancer.
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Read about short stature, its definition, diagnosis and treatment, referral patterns and research.
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CHOP/Penn researchers discover a potential gene target to help protect insulin-producing cells in patients with type 1 diabetes.