Research News from CHOP

Study Uses Polygenic Risk Scores to Determine Schizophrenia Risk in 22q11.2DS
A new study involving CHOP researchers looked at genetic variants across the genome to determine risk levels for developing schizophrenia in patients with 22q11.2DS.
CHOP Clinical Trial Shows Early Tracheostomy Tube Change is Safe and Leads to Fewer Complications
A randomized controlled trial by CHOP researchers found that changing a tracheostomy tube at four days rather than seven is safe, with fewer complications.
Study Finds Signs of Altruism in People’s COVID-19 Worries, Putting Concerns about Others First
A new study demonstrates that people are more concerned about unknowingly spreading COVID-19 than getting sick themselves.
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Offers Help and Cure for Picky Eaters
Pediatric researchers recently described a brief group cognitive-behavioral therapy program that provides parents with specific techniques to improve their child’s mealtime behaviors.
Majority of Parents Unaware of Children’s Thoughts of Suicide, Death
Researchers from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia discuss the alarming findings with media outlets.
Parents and Teens Don’t See Eye to Eye on Suicide Risk
Half of parents don’t know their adolescent has had thoughts about suicide, and more than 75 percent of parents are unaware of their adolescent’s thoughts of death and dying.
Obsessive Compulsive Symptoms in Youth May Be a Red Flag for Other Psychological Issues
Behaviors that develop into obsessive and compulsive symptoms (OCS) may represent a red flag for serious psychiatric conditions, including depression and suicide.
CHOP’s Center for Autism Research Shows How the Brain’s “Reward Circuit” Plays a Key Role in Symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder
Neuroimaging reveals differences in rewards processing linked to social difficulties, repetitive behaviors, and restricted interests in ASD.

A Unique Womb-Like Device Could Reduce Mortality and Disability for Extremely Premature Babies
A unique, womb-like environment designed by pediatric researchers at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia could transform care for extremely premature babies.