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Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Launches Research Institute Dedicated to Advancing the Care of Pediatric Cardiovascular Diseases
Led by director of Penn Cardiovascular Institute (Penn CVI), CHOP CVI combines the best of CHOP and Penn Medicine to drive scientific discovery.
Physician Spotlight: Krithika Lingappan
Physician-scientist Krithika Lingappan, MD, PhD, MS, recently joined the Division of Neonatology at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, and as Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.
Treatment Developed by CHOP Researchers Prevents Hypoglycemia in Children with Hyperinsulinism
CHOP researchers have shown that a targeted treatment they developed is effective at controlling blood sugar in patients with hyperinsulinism.
Structural Racism and Pandemic Stressors Associated with Postpartum Depression and Anxiety Among Black Individuals
CHOP and Penn researchers have found the combined effects of structural racism and the pandemic, known as a “syndemic,” were associated with negative postpartum mental health.
Bowel Management for Spina Bifida
Our team takes an active role in helping our patients with spina bifida become more independent with neurogenic bowel management. From training patients and families in the use of transanal irrigation systems to developing a novel cone enema system.
An Effort to Understand and Address Readmissions and Reoperations
Over the past year we have implemented several new protocols to help better understand and address our division’s readmission rates, reoperation rates, and time to the operating room for testicular torsions.
CHOP Division of Urology Research Highlights 2021-2022
Over the last year, members of our Division of Urology have been busy advancing pediatric urology through research activities ranging from basic science discoveries to innovative 3D modeling of kidney cancers prior to surgery.
The National Mental Health Crisis Is Affecting 4 in 10 Teens
A recent CDC study finds 40% of teens feel “persistently sad and hopeless.”
U.S. Preventive Taskforce Suggests Children Ages 8+ Screened for Anxiety, Depression
The worsening mental health crisis is causing the Taskforce to rethink federal guidelines.
Keep Your Kids Talking by Teaching Them to Practice Good Vocal Hygiene
Show your child how to keep their voice strong and healthy with these vocal hygiene tips from a CHOP expert.