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10 Non-toxic, DIY Cleaning Products
The best way to prevent poisonings caused by household cleaning products? Make your own non-toxic cleaning products with these DIY recipes.
Gene Changes Found to Strongly Improve Bone Density in Girls
CHOP researchers show that rare genetic changes strongly increase a child’s bone strength, but only in girls. Bone formation in childhood has lifelong effects.
Importance of Play at All Ages
Finding ways to maintain relationships and stay active is important for young adults with Down syndrome. Planning ahead can help your adult child exercise, socialize and find joy.
Tips for Developing Handwriting Skills
The Trisomy 21 Program provides some fun and practical activities you can use to build core strength and fine motor skills to improve your child’s handwriting.
Large Gene Study: Mom’s Weight, Blood Sugar Linked to Newborn’s Size
CHOP scientists were part of a large study showing that genes affecting a pregnant mom’s weight, blood sugar and blood pressure also affected her baby’s birth weight.
Alumni Notes Spring 2016
Alumni notes from Spring 2016.
Case Study: Universal Screening and Obesity-related Dyslipidemia
This case study is of a 12-year-old male who presented to the Lipid Heart Clinic for evaluation of mixed dyslipidemia. It describes when a referral to the clinic is recommended and how clinicians are improving outcomes.
The New Do’s and Don’ts of Concussion Care
Concussions in kids are on the rise in recent years. Get tips for preventing and treating concussions from the experts at CHOP.
New Gene Variants Found in Childhood BMI
A CHOP scientist co-led the largest genetic study of pediatric BMI, a measure linked to child obesity. The findings may offer clues to designing future treatments.
CHOP Announces Membership in PLEXUS Shared Workspace
The Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation recently announced its membership in a new shared workspace, PLEXUS, specifically designed for healthcare innovation companies.