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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
News & Views — Vaccines and Governance: Navigating Federal and State Roles in Public Health
Read about the roles of the U.S. federal, state and local governments in implementing vaccine policy and find four areas where individuals can affect change.
In the Journals: An Intranasal Live Attenuated Pertussis Vaccine
Find out about a study of a live attenuated intranasal pertussis vaccine, including the findings compared with current pertussis vaccines.
Technically Speaking: Celebrating 30 Years of Vaccines for Children
As Vaccines for Children (VFC) celebrates 30 years of protecting children from vaccine-preventable diseases, Mary Beth Koslap-Petraco, one of the first VFC coordinators in New York, shares her reflections on the start of the program.
On the bookshelf — Made to Stick: Why Some Ideas Survive and Others Die, by Chip Heath and Dan Heath
Learn how to better communicate ideas using the authors’ SUCCESs approach. Ideas that are Simple, Unexpected, Concrete, Credible, Emotional, and told through Stories are “made to stick.” Read about how Dr. Offit applied this approach in a memorable demonstration.
Vaccine Resources: Nirsevimab Effectiveness, AI in Health Communication and Updated VISs
Find a report about the effectiveness of nirsevimab in preventing severe RSV illness in Alaska Native children. Learn about a recent CDC podcast focused on health communication, and see which VISs were recently updated.
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.
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Researchers Announce New AI Model for Cell Segmentation and Classification
Researchers at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) announced the creation of a new AI technology called CelloType, a comprehensive model designed to more accurately identify and classify cells in high-content tissue images. The findings were published today in the journal Nature Methods.