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Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Researchers Find Pediatric Patients May Be at an Increased Risk of Kidney Problems after COVID-19 Infection
Researchers at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) found that children and adolescents who had SARS-CoV-2 infection (COVID-19) were at a higher risk of developing kidney-related complications, especially if they have preexisting chronic kidney disease (CKD) and experienced decreased kidney function while actively infected.
Solution for Rare and Complex Early-Onset Kidney Stones
This clinical case study describes a patient with early onset cystinuria, a rare genetic cause of kidney stones, that was first managed by multiple unsuccessful procedures and surgeries before referral to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
Celebrating Milestones: Sonya Lopez's 30-Year Journey and CHOP's 500th Kidney Transplant
Transplant nurse practitioner Sonya Lopez reflects on her 30-year career with CHOP and the Pediatric Kidney Transplant and Dialysis Program’s milestone of 500 transplants.
Decreasing Food Insecurity to Improve Outcomes in Kidney Dialysis Patients
Making kidney-friendly foods at home can be hard when a family has food insecurity. Our Food Opportunities to Improve Outcomes in Dialysis (FOOD) program is here to help.
CHOP performs record setting living donor kidney transplants in a fiscal year
CHOP credits the milestone in part to its involvement with the National Kidney Registry through a partnership with the Penn Medicine, which provides CHOP access to a large pool of potential living kidney donors.
CHOP Evaluates Strategies in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) to Enhance Communication and Ensure Equitable Participation in Research
In a new retrospective cohort study, researchers at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) discuss disparities in race and ethnicity when enrolling families to participate in research conducted in its Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU).
Full Circle: 80 Years later, a CHOP kid gives back
80 years ago, Stan Kraftsow was treated at CHOP for a life-threatening condition. His gift will give other children full lives.
Two Research Leaders from CHOP Elected to National Academy of Medicine
CHOP Chief Scientific Officer Susan Furth, MD, PhD, and PEDSnet founder Christopher B. Forrest, MD, PhD have been elected to the National Academy of Medicine.
Susan Furth Receives 2023 Excellence in Care Award from National Kidney Foundation
CHOP’s Chief Scientific Officer contributed to the organizations guidelines for treating children with chronic kidney disease.
Large Study Identifies Risk Factors in Children with Chronic Kidney Disease
A new study used electronic health record data to identify risk factors associated with kidney function decline in those with pediatric chronic kidney disease.