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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).
CHOP Surgeon Holly L. Hedrick, MD Wins Strittmatter Award
The Philadelphia County Medical Society (PCMS) has awarded CHOP surgeon Holly L. Hedrick, MD the 2023 Strittmatter Award, its most prestigious scientific honor.
Individualized Ventilator Support in Treatment for Pulmonary Hypoplasia
A range of different noninvasive mechanical ventilation supports helped this patient with pulmonary hypoplasia avoid tracheostomy.
Advances in Care of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
Learn how CHOP’s dedicated CDH team translates research findings into care advances that improve the lives of children with this condition.
Expert Care and Long-term Support for CDH-Related Pulmonary Hypertension
Early recognition, treatment and management of CDH-related pulmonary hypertension is critical. Our team takes an early and aggressive approach to treatment, and our protocols have been extremely successful.
Long-term Follow-up Facilitates Early Recognition and Support for CDH Complications
CHOP's specialized Pulmonary Hypoplasia Program provides ongoing developmental and medical assessments from infancy through adolescence, with the goal of looking beyond short-term surgical survival and providing long-term clinical care to improve quality of life.
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Dietitian Creates Blenderized Tube Feed Recipe Builder to Help Families with Tube-Fed Children Provide Real Food, Meet Nutritional Needs
CHOP collaboration with Nestlé Health Science elevates an idea that is a win for families.
State-of-the-art Care for Thoracic Insufficiency Syndrome
We evaluate hundreds of children from around the world and offer complete care — from evaluation through long-term follow-up — for severe spine and rib cage abnormalities.
Beyond Therapy: Long-term Follow-up Facilitates Early Recognition and Support for CDH Complications
Neonates with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) often require intensive treatment after birth and have prolonged hospitalizations, and may suffer a variety of complications after discharge. Comprehensive interdisciplinary follow-up care is critical for long-term well being.
Research Update: 8- to 13-Year Study of Neurodevelopmental Outcomes in Children with Pulmonary Hypoplasia
The Pulmonary Hypoplasia Program at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is committed to tracking outcomes of children with pulmonary hypoplasia in an effort to improve understanding and care. A recent review of neurodevelopmental outcomes at 5 years of age found that CDH survivors are at increased risk for developing emotionally reactive and pervasive developmental problems.