Promoting Drinking Water in Schools Published on May 20, 2019 in Community Benefit Report Dr. Tasian’s effort to promote water drinking and reduce kidney stones in children led to the installation of three hydration stations in Philadelphia public schools.
Bringing the Benefits of Newer Imaging Modalities to Kidney Patients Published on Jan 17, 2019 in Nephrology News Bernarda Viteri, MD, is studying the benefits of contrast-enhanced ultrasound in kidney transplant patients as well as in children with various kidney conditions.
How to Help Older Children Overcome Bedwetting Published on Nov 13, 2018 in Health Tip of the Week Learn about causes of bedwetting in older children and how to stop bedwetting in a supportive and encouraging way.
Opening Door to Future Fertility for Survivors of Childhood Cancer Published on Oct 25, 2018 in CHOP News Two CHOP researchers were on a team that proposes potential ways to avoid future infertility in boys who are treated with chemotherapy and radiation for childhood cancer.
CHOP Recognized as Center of Excellence for Bladder and Cloacal Exstrophy Published on Aug 27, 2018 in CHOP News The Association of the Bladder Exstrophy Community recognizes CHOP as best in class for bladder exstrophy care.
CHOP Researcher Receives Top Prize in Urology Published on May 24, 2018 in CHOP News Dr. Jason Van Batavia wins the Diokno-Lapides Essay Contest for investigating links between brain and bladder problems.
CHOP Study Linking Kidney Stones and Oral Antibiotics Receives National and Local Media Coverage Published on May 23, 2018 in CHOP News A new study by CHOP researchers finds an association between the overuse of certain oral antibiotics and an increase in kidney stones in children and adolescents.
Oral Antibiotics May Raise Risk of Kidney Stones Published on May 10, 2018 in CHOP News Pediatric researchers have found that children and adults treated with some oral antibiotics have a significantly higher risk of developing kidney stones.
CBS New York Reports on Kids and Kidney Stones Published on Mar 27, 2018 in CHOP News Gregory Tasian, MD, pediatric urologist at CHOP, discusses the rise of kidney stones with Dr. Max Gomez.
Kids and Kidney Stones Published on Mar 12, 2018 in CHOP News CHOP expert discusses with WHYY why so many young teens are getting kidney stones and the science that’s working to prevent them.