Black Children in Poorest Neighborhoods Less Likely to Receive CPR from Bystanders
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Disparities in bystander CPR rates are likely due to a lack of CPR training and recognition of cardiac arrests, according to the study author.
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Philadelphia Inquirer and STAT News Highlight Novel Precision Medicine Treatment
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A novel treatment saves the life of a 10-year-old who was transferred to CHOP after sudden onset of shortness of breath and severe swelling in his lower body.
CHOP Researcher: One Drug May Treat 2 Rare Pediatric Bone Diseases
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A CHOP scientist’s research into the genetic origins of two rare, severe bone diseases has led to clinical trials testing whether a signal-altering drug he identified may treat both disabling diseases.
Research Suggests Hand Dryers are Potentially Damaging to Children’s Ears
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Frank Wartinger, an audiologist within the Department of Audiology and the Center for Childhood Communication discusses with The New York Times.
Mutation Discovery Leads to Precise Treatment for Child with Severe Lymphatic Disorder
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Researchers from CHOP repurpose a drug to reshape anatomy and bring dramatic clinical improvement to a patient with a rare lymphatic disorder.
CHOP Nurse Named a “Celebrate Caring” Honoree
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Independence Blue Cross honors nurses going above and beyond in their care for the community.
What Happens When Your Child Hears a Loud Noise?
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Audiologist Frank Wartinger talks to WHYY about the science of loud noises and how they affect young ears.
Parental Support Is Key when Autistic Adolescents Want to Learn to Drive
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Specialized driving instructors stress life skill development, parent-supervised practice, and individualized training to enhance learning and independence.
Comforting a Colicky Infant
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A CHOP pediatrician shares insights on colic in babies, and tips for parents and caregivers.
CHOP Collaborates in Public Reporting of Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery Outcomes
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The PCH4 report provides hospital-specific volume and risk-adjusted in-hospital mortality data on 10 widely performed heart surgeries classified by the STS as benchmark procedures.