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Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Performs First in U.S. Gene Therapy Procedure to Treat Genetic Hearing Loss

Jan 23, 2024

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is proud to announce the initial results of an experimental gene therapy treatment of a patient with hereditary hearing loss in the United States. Findings to date indicate that the treatment was successful.

CHOP Researchers Show High-Dose Celebrex Reduces Narcotic Use, Controls Pain in Children After Tonsillectomy

Jun 16, 2022

The findings, published in the journal Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, suggest high-dose celecoxib with acetaminophen can be considered an effective alternative to ibuprofen with acetaminophen after tonsillectomy.

Managing Post-tonsillectomy Pain Without Narcotics

Sep 21, 2021

Physicians and researchers at CHOP recently completed a study seeking a safe and effective alternative to narcotic use after tonsillectomy.

CHOP Researchers Develop Coating for Endotracheal Tubes that Releases Antimicrobial Peptides

Aug 4, 2021

CHOP researchers have developed a coating for endotracheal tubes that prevents the growth of harmful bacteria that cause inflammation and other complications.

Loss of Smell in the COVID-19 Era: When to Worry

Jan 31, 2022

Loss of a sense of smell from COVID-19 is common and can be distressing. Fortunately, it is usually temporary, but may require further investigation by skilled ENT doctors.

What Is a ‘Tethered Tongue’ and How Is It Treated?

Feb 23, 2021

A CHOP ear/nose/throat doctor explains the potential problems and treatments when the movement of a child’s tongue is restricted.

Children’s Doctor News and Updates Winter 2021

Feb 16, 2021

Updates from the Winter 20201 edition of Children's Doctor.

CHOP Appoints Dr. Karen Zur as Chief of Division of Otolaryngology

Dec 2, 2020

CHOP has appointed Karen B. Zur, MD as Chief of the Division of Otolaryngology, formalizing a role she has served in an interim capacity since March 2020.

CHOP Experts Discuss Tongue-ties

Mar 15, 2019

The Atlantic reports on the spike in tongue-ties found in babies and the surgery that often accompanies.

Fellow’s Corner: Foreign Body Aspiration

May 7, 2018

Approximately 12,000 children present to U.S. EDs annually with symptoms of aspirated foreign bodies. Read about a recent case involving FBA and the steps that led to the diagnosis.

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