Meet Sophie Foss, PhD, HI Center Neuropsychologist
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Sophie Foss, PhD, has joined the CHOP Congenital Hyperinsulinism Center as its neuropsychologist. See how she can help your child.
Congenital Hyperinsulinism News and Updates
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The Difference Between Dominant and Recessive Gene Mutations
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Congenital hyperinsulinism (HI) is often passed from parent to child through a gene variant. Here’s how dominant and recessive gene variants work.
Two Girls, Two Cured Cases
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Summer 2021 saw the Congenital Hyperinsulinism Center at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia care for two newborn girls who had the focal form of hyperinsulinism (HI).
Meet Diva De León-Crutchlow, MD, MSCE
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Diva De León-Crutchlow, MD, MSCE, assumed the role of Director of the Congenital Hyperinsulinism Center in 2013 and was named Chief of the Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes in 2018.
Rare Pair: HI and Kabuki Syndrome
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Low blood sugar is one of the symptoms of Kabuki syndrome, a genetic disorder that affects multiple systems in the body but can be tricky to diagnose.
Endocrinology Chief Diva D. De León-Crutchlow, MD, MSCE, Featured in Her Home Country of Panama
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In a special segment broadcast in Panama in September, Diva D. De León-Crutchlow, MD, MSCE, recalled her path from her home county to her role as Chief of the Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes and Director of the Congenital Hyperinsulinism Center at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP).
Meet HI Center’s Newest Team Member: Genetic counselor Victoria Sanders
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CHOP’s Congenital Hyperinsulinism Center, which treats more children with HI than any center in the world, has added a dedicated genetic counselor to its multidisciplinary team.
Congenital Hyperinsulinism and Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome: Alina’s Story
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The partnership between her doctors at The Congenital Hyperinsulinism Center at CHOP and her local medical team in California is keeping Alina healthy and allowing her to be a typical toddler. However, her beginning was anything but typical.
Hyperinsulinism: It’s Not Transient Neonatal Hypoglycemia
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A 1-month-old male infant presented to the pediatrician’s office because of poor feeding and increased sleepiness.
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Hosts Weekend of Education for Patients and Clinicians
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The event gathered patients, families and providers who have been affected by or treat congenital hyperinsulinism.