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CHOP, Penn Researchers Show Strong Connection Between Handheld Cellphone Use and Risky Behavior Among Teen Drivers
Cell phone use was recorded in more than one-third of trips taken by teens in the study sample
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Researchers Find Promising New Immunotherapy Target in Neuroblastoma and Other Cancers
Researchers at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) announced significant findings in the treatment of neuroblastoma, a cancer of the peripheral nervous system that usually occurs as a solid tumor in a child’s chest or abdomen. The study offers insights that could lead to new, personalized medicine approaches in immunotherapy treatment. The findings were published today in the journal Cancer Cell.
Buddy Walk and Family Fun Day Raises Recording-Breaking $365,000+ to Benefit Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s Trisomy 21 Program
On a gorgeous October morning at Lincoln Financial Field, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s (CHOP) 23rd Annual Buddy Walk & Family Fun Day took place benefiting the hospital’s Trisomy 21 (Down syndrome) Program, supporting healthier futures for patients and helping to improve the lives of individuals with Down syndrome. Over the past 22 years, the event has generated $4.6 million and this year, $365,000+ was raised, a record-breaking amount.
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Researchers Find Cytokine Panels Informed Clinical Management in Nearly 30% of Pediatric Cases
The findings show how more rapid results can improve practice and lead to more accurate and timely diagnoses
Optimizing Your Offseason: A Guide for Adolescent and Teen Baseball Players
With the fields empty and the weather cooling, young athletes can start to make the most of their offseason to grow and develop their skills beyond the diamond.
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Leader in Sickle Cell Disease Elected to National Academy of Medicine
Alexis A. Thompson, MD, MPH, chief, Division of Hematology, and the Elias Schwartz MD Endowed Chair in Hematology at CHOP, has been recognized for her leadership in sickle cell disease (SCD) treatment and research.
Hallmark Jingle Stop Tour Visits CHOP to Spread Joy
Actors and actresses from this year’s original Hallmark holiday movies interacted with patients and their families through various holiday-themed stations.
CHOP and Vanderbilt Researchers to Lead $7.37 Million Kidney Stone Research Project
Researchers from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and Vanderbilt University Medical Center were awarded a $7.37 million RC2 grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to lead a five-year multisite project across the U.S. focused on kidney stone disease research.
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Study Highlights Deeper Understanding of Genetic Links between Childhood Speech and Language Disorders
Researchers at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) announced the results of a new study highlighting significant genetic links in speech and language disorders in children.
Feature Article: What’s in Vaccines and Why?
Find resources related to vaccine ingredients. Plus, get tools to help evaluate information about this and other science-based topics.