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CHOP Study: The Impact of Receptor Agonists on Pediatric MASLD
CHOP research: GLP-1 RAs may be powerful treatment option for pediatric patients with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease and type 2 diabetes.
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Study Shows Innovative “Food Pharmacy” Program Benefits Families Living with Food Insecurity
Researchers at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) found that most patients and their families who reported experiencing food insecurity benefitted from consistent delivery of fresh produce and prepared healthy meals post-hospitalization. The study, recently published in Pediatrics, underscores the need for hospital systems to partner with community-based organizations to address food insecurity throughout the United States.
CHOP Selected As New Center for Turning Research Results Into Clinical Practice
CHOP is one of 42 institutions selected by the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) as part of the $50 million initiative.
Compassion Key to Helping Families Experiencing Food Insecurity
CHOP’s Food Pharmacy 2.0, launched in March 2021, is an expansion of the original Food Pharmacy (FP), which offered healthy food to food-insecure families with a child in the Healthy Weight Program.
CHOP Researchers Find Link Between Child Temperament and Eating Behaviors
CHOP researchers have found an association between child temperament and eating behaviors, including eating speed, responsiveness to the sight or smell of food, and satiety.
CHOP Celebrates NASH Day 2021
The Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) Clinic at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) celebrates International NASH Day 2021.
Expanding Access to Care
The Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition has started and expanded a number of initiatives to attempt to reach children and teens from all races, cultures, backgrounds and socioeconomic statuses.
Food Pharmacy Is Just What the Doctor Ordered
CHOP’s Healthy Weight Food Pharmacy serves up nutritious groceries and health education to food-insecure families.
CHOP Celebrates NASH Day 2020 Virtually
This year's International NASHDAY was celebrated virtually in 2020 due to COVID-19. NASHDAY raised awareness about non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Celebrates NASHDAY
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) celebrates International NASHDAY, a day to raise awareness about non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).