Leaders from Across Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Discuss COVID-19 Hot Topics
CHOP spokespeople continue to discuss the most pressing COVID-19 topics with news media across the country.
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CHOP and Geisinger Announce Affiliation Agreement
Published on in CHOP News
CHOP and Geisinger Janet Weis Children’s Hospital announced an affiliation agreement that will increase access to and further advance the delivery of pediatric health care to families in central and northeast Pennsylvania.
Spine Surgery During COVID-19: A Case Study
Published on in Orthopaedics Update
When S.M. experienced a large growth spurt between age 11 and 12, his pediatrician noted the youth’s increased height, that the boy’s shoulders were slightly uneven and his spine noticeably curved. The physician referred S.M.’s family to the Division of Orthopaedics at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) for evaluation.
Testing Kids for COVID-19 Up to 3 Days Before Surgery Provides Accurate Results
Published on in CHOP News
CHOP researchers found 100% of patients with negative COVID-19 tests up to three days before surgery were also negative at the time of surgery.
CHOP Researchers Demonstrate How Defects in Mitochondria May Lead to Autism Spectrum Disorder
Published on in CHOP News
Early research shows how mild defects in the “batteries” of cells in brain tissue can lead to behaviors similar to those of autism.
CHOP Researchers Develop Potentially Safer, More Effective Gene Therapy Vector for Blood Disorders
Published on in CHOP News
CHOP researchers have developed a gene therapy vector for sickle cell disease and other blood disorder that is potentially superior to competitors.
Newly Licensed Autistic Drivers Crash Less Than Other Young Drivers
Published on in CHOP News
Crash-involved autistic drivers were half as likely to crash due to speeding, but more than three times more likely to crash when making a left- or U-turn, suggesting need for tailored training
No Overall Difference in Concussion Recovery Time Seen for Male and Female Collegiate Athletes
Published on in CHOP News
Subtle differences in recovery times were seen in certain subgroups, but unexpected findings could indicate a path forward with more equitable allocation of health resources.
CHOP Primary Care Network Increases HPV Vaccination Rates
Published on in CHOP News
Through a quality improvement initiative, the CHOP Care Network increased rates of HPV vaccination among patients aged 9 to 12.
Skin-to-Skin Care Benefits Mothers and Infants in the Pediatric Cardiac ICU
Published on in CHOP News
CHOP researchers have found that skin-to-skin care can support mothers and their critically ill infants who have critical congenital heart disease.
Dr. Adva Buzi On Why Tongue-tie Surgeries Have Increased
Published on in CHOP News
Why are so many babies getting tongue-tie surgery? Dr. Adva Buzi, an attending physician in our Division of ENT, shares more about why tongue-tie surgeries have increased.