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CHOP researchers have identified an ionizable LNP that can deliver mRNA base editing tools to the brain to mitigate CNS disease in perinatal mouse models.
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The Philadelphia County Medical Society (PCMS) has awarded CHOP surgeon Holly L. Hedrick, MD the 2023 Strittmatter Award, its most prestigious scientific honor.
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A new study has found that, contrary to popular belief, firearm deaths in the U.S. are statistically more likely in small towns rather than big cities.
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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.
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Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) has appointed Michael L. Nance, MD as the Chief of the Division of Pediatric General, Thoracic, and Fetal Surgery, effective July 1, 2022.
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CHOP’s Department of Surgery has been led by surgical pioneers who’ve played a seminal role in shaping the practice of pediatric and fetal surgery worldwide.
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Families who receive a diagnosis of the most severe forms of spina bifida need an amazing level of support and care coordination from prenatal diagnosis through delivery, treatment and discharge.
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In fetuses with open spinal dysraphism, the risk of talipes is increased with an MMC sac, and a larger sac may result in additional injury through mechanical stretching of the nerves.
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Inspired by the separation of conjoined twins Addy and Lily Altobelli, an anonymous donor will match up to $2 million.
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The award from March of Dimes recognizes Dr. Flake’s work, which has advanced the science that underlies our understanding of pregnancy, birth, and prenatal development.