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Opening Your Child’s World through Sensory Integration and a Sensory Diet
For children with sensory processing disorders, the world around them can be overwhelming. A “sensory diet” can help them cope with all of the input they receive in a day.
The Integrative Health Program Helps Families Find Elusive Answers
Complementary care provided by the Integrative Health Program at CHOP considers the whole child — family, environment, mind, body and soul. It can help reduce stress, speed healing, and in some cases resolve symptoms that aren’t addressed through more conventional therapies.
A Unique Womb-Like Device Could Reduce Mortality and Disability for Extremely Premature Babies
A unique, womb-like environment designed by pediatric researchers at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia could transform care for extremely premature babies.
News & Views: Why Were Fetal Cells Used to Make Certain Vaccines?
Find out more about why human fetal cells came to be used for making vaccines, including rubella, chickenpox, shingles, hepatitis A and one version of rabies vaccine.
Technically Speaking: Make Sure You Are Using VISs in Accordance with Federal Law
Vaccine Information Statements (VISs) are developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and provide a standardized way to present basic information to patients about vaccine benefits and possible adverse events. Find out more about how to use them correctly.
A Big Breakthrough for Our Tiniest Patients
A team of researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia has innovated a new womb-like device that may dramatically reduce the effects of prematurity and revolutionize care for these tiny and vulnerable babies.
Facial Recognition Tool Helps Diagnose 22q Syndrome
Genetic experts at CHOP worked with NIH researchers to develop a tool to help diagnose 22q11.2 syndrome from facial features worldwide.
1 in 3 Teens with Autism Spectrum Disorder Receives Driver’s License
This first large-scale study on driving outcomes among adolescents with autism spectrum disorder suggests families’ decision to drive occurs before learner’s permit.
Giant Cell Myocarditis Required Eventual Transplant
A case study of a 13-year-old female who was diagnosed with giant cell myocarditis (GCM) and underwent a heart transplant at CHOP. She continues to be monitored for recurrence and signs of rejection.
Neonatal Jaundice: When to Refer
Newborn jaundice is a common pediatric problem. Most instances are benign, and the challenge for clinicians is to determine when further evaluation is needed.