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News at CHOP Fall 2024
See the latest news on research on prominent hires from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
FELLOW’S CORNER Redefining Childhood: Addressing Adultification of Black Girls
Recognizing and eliminating the “adultification” of young Black helps allow these patients to experience a full childhood. Physicians need to provide culturally sensitive care.
Pediatricians and Drugs? Easy Access Point for Medications for Substance Use Disorders
As with other mental health issues, substance use disorder (SUD) can be diagnosed in primary care. Management can include prescribing medications to treat SUD.
Unveiling Hidden Diagnoses: Holistic Approach to Adolescents and Young Adults Presenting with Malnutrition
An eating disorder diagnosis may only be part of the story when a malnourished youth comes under your care. Here are other diagnoses to consider.
Beyond the Diagnosis: Youth-focused Strategies and Solutions
Diagnosing and treating youth, especially for STIs, requires physicians to strike a balance of clinical expertise and empathy.
Pediatric Reflections: Get Prepared for RSV Immunization Questions
The evidence is clear: Available immunization methods work to protect infants from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Here’s the scoop.
What are the Odds of Tearing Your ACL in the Sports You Play?
Young athletes can now calculate their odds of getting an ACL tear based on their sex using a tool developed by sports medicine pediatricians at CHOP.
New Ways to Treat Scoliosis (Curvature of the Spine) without Surgery
Advances in non-surgical scoliosis treatment hold great promise for stopping the progression of scoliosis.
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Researchers Find Pediatric Brain Tumor Survivors Are At-Risk for Social Deficits, Fewer Friendships, and Poor Peer Relationships
In a recent study, researchers at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) demonstrated that children treated for brain tumors face persistent social challenges, including limited friendships and reduced peer acceptance, extending into adulthood. The study is the first to link disruptions in white matter connectivity to impaired social functioning in survivors of pediatric brain tumors.
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Researchers Identify Gene Signature for High-Risk Form of T-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Study identified a drug for potential use in future precision medicine clinical trials