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Pediatric Partners: March 2019

Published on Apr 03, 2019 in Pediatric Partners

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Make the Diagnosis

A 3-year-old male presents for the evaluation of pain and difficulty moving his right arm. He appears uncomfortable when it is manipulated, but there is no obvious injury. He was seen in Urgent Care 3 days ago for an upper respiratory infection with fever, but there was no weakness noted.

Sideroblastic Anemia Is a Red-flag Sign of Single Large-scale Mitochondrial DNA Deletion Syndrome

Published on Feb 21, 2019 in Children's Doctor

Using the case of a 24-month-old African-American boy, Drs. Ganetzky and Goldstein discuss sideroblastic anemia and how it might be an indicator for multisystem mitochondrial disease.

The Case for Performing Percutaneous Muscle Biopsy

Published on Feb 21, 2019 in Children's Doctor

Dr. Cunningham writes about when and why should a muscle biopsy be considered in the evaluation of mitochondrial disease, and how to obtain a muscle biopsy.

The Multipronged Mission of CHOP’s Mitochondrial Medicine Frontier Program

Published on Feb 21, 2019 in Children's Doctor

Dr. Marni Falk provides an overview of the field of mitochondrial medicine and the role of CHOP's Mitochondrial Medicine Frontier Program in advancing research and care.

Alumni Notes Winter 2019

Published on Feb 21, 2019 in Children's Doctor

Hear from four of our residents about how CHOP's Pediatrics Residency Program continues to grow and improve to better train the next generation of pediatrician leaders.

Children’s Doctor News and Updates: Winter 2019

Published on Feb 21, 2019 in Children's Doctor

Read about a new study on waiting to start crib-to-bed transition until 3 years of age, a new screening tool for retinopathy in premature infants, new mTBI guideline and more.

Genetic Counselor’s Corner: The Value of an Accurate Genetic Diagnosis

Published on Feb 13, 2019 in Children's Doctor

The case of a 5-year-old patient is used to explain the importance of obtaining an accurate genetic diagnosis for mitochondrial diseases, properly explaining the testing process to families, and providing counseling.

Support of the Gender-variant Child and Family the Top Priority

Published on Nov 27, 2018 in Children's Doctor

Using the case of Maeve, a 5-year-old who now goes by M, we explain gender dysphoria and the importance of follow-up care by providers who respect and support the child, as well as support and educate the child’s family members.

Reproductive Healthcare for Adolescent and Young Adult Women with Chronic Medical Conditions

Published on Nov 27, 2018 in Children's Doctor

Patients with intellectual or developmental delays may face unique reproductive health challenges. It is important they receive timely and comprehensive reproductive healthcare.

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Pediatric Partners: March 2019

Make the Diagnosis

Sideroblastic Anemia Is a Red-flag Sign of Single Large-scale Mitochondrial DNA Deletion Syndrome

The Case for Performing Percutaneous Muscle Biopsy

The Multipronged Mission of CHOP’s Mitochondrial Medicine Frontier Program

Alumni Notes Winter 2019

Children’s Doctor News and Updates: Winter 2019

Genetic Counselor’s Corner: The Value of an Accurate Genetic Diagnosis

Support of the Gender-variant Child and Family the Top Priority

Reproductive Healthcare for Adolescent and Young Adult Women with Chronic Medical Conditions

1 - 10 of 145

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