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Researchers at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Highlight Benefits of Proton Therapy for Pediatric Hodgkin Lymphoma Patients
A new study from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) showed promising results for Pediatric Hodgkin Lymphoma (pHL) patients who underwent proton therapy to treat their disease in rare regions located below the diaphragm, such as the abdomen and pelvis. The study highlights the advantages of proton therapy over conventional photon radiotherapy, demonstrating fewer side effects and better protection for critical organs. It was published recently in the journal Pediatric Blood and Cancer.
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Successfully Separates Conjoined Twin Boys
After nearly a year at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), conjoined twins Amari and Javar Ruffin were successfully separated by CHOP surgeons on August 21, 2024.
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Named a 2024 Leading Disability Employer by the National Organization on Disability
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is honored to announce that it has received a Leading Disability Employer Seal for 2024 from the National Organization on Disability (NOD).
Doylestown Pediatricians at Two Upcoming Events in the Community
Parents and caregivers are invited to attend our community events this October presented by CHOP Primary Care, Doylestown, in partnership with local organizations.
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Researchers Find Extreme Heat Can Impact Youth Mental Health, Contributing to Aggression in Pre- and Early Adolescents
A new study from researchers at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) found racial and ethnic disparities in pre- and early adolescent exposure to extreme heat, as well as a small but significant association between extreme heat and specific behavioral symptoms like aggression. The study was recently published in the journal JAACAP Open, the open-access journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
Dr. Fred Henretig Received the 2024 American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Emergency Medicine’s Steve Miller Award for Excellence in Education and Mentorship
We are proud to announce that Fred Henretig, M.D., a pediatric emergency medicine physician and toxicology expert received the 2024 American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Emergency Medicine’s Steve Miller Award for Excellence in Education and Mentorship at the American Association of Pediatrics (AAP) annual meeting.
The Signs and Symptoms of Gluten Sensitivity
Wondering if your child could be sensitive to gluten or benefit from a gluten-free diet? We asked Ritu Verma, MBChB, director of CHOP’s Center for Celiac Disease, for help in recognizing the signs of a gluten sensitivity.
Researchers at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Reveal New Insights into Non-Inflammatory Causes of Rare Neurological Symptoms in Children, Adolescents and Young Adults Following CAR-T Therapy
Researchers at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) revealed for the first time that children, adolescents and young adults may experience very rare neurological issues of paraparesis and quadriparesis following chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR-T) therapy, a type of immunotherapy used to treat B-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (B-ALL). Additionally, these complications occurred without the type of inflammation typically seen in adults. The findings were published today in the journal Blood.
First Patients at CHOP Begin Newly Approved Sickle Cell Gene Therapies
CHOP announced that its first patients outside of clinical trials have begun the treatment process for the newly FDA approved sickle cell gene therapies.
A Breath of Fresh Air
A gift from the Wyss Foundation elevates CHOP's research in thoracic insufficiency syndrome, a rare and complex condition.