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The life and legacy of the late Dr. Kwaku Ohene-Frempong was celebrated by family, friends and colleagues at his portrait unveiling ceremony on CHOP’s campus on June 20.
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Researchers at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine pioneered a new model that offers a potential platform for developing novel therapies to treat Alpha Thalassemia (AT), a severe blood disorder. The findings were published in the journal Blood.
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Results led to expanded FDA approval in January 2024.
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Discovery could one day serve as the basis for a non-insulin based therapeutic
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Researchers in the Division of Orthopedics and Sports Medicine and Performance Center at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) announced results from a large retrospective study of patients surgically treated for Patellar Sleeve Fractures (PSFs), rare knee fractures that occur when a piece of bone and cartilage separates from kneecap. They found that in most pediatric patients with displaced fractures, surgery was effective in restoring full range of motion (ROM) and enabled them to return to their regular activities.
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Children between 5 and 12 are more likely to experience worse symptoms and delays in specialist care if injured during recreation or other non-sport activities.
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While unable to speak, patients can understand parents and caregivers, paving the way for future clinical trial design
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Earlier this month, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) hosted the Cure Sickle Cell Walk & Family Fun Day presented by West Pharmaceutical Services at Citizens Bank Park raising more than $256,000 (and counting!) to support sickle cell warriors.
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Researchers at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) announced the discovery of a novel immune-based biomarker that could pave the way for potential lifesaving early detection of high-grade ovarian cancer (HGOC). The findings were published today in the journal Cell Reports Medicine.
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The questionnaire has been successfully adapted across pediatric primary care and increased discussion about drug use and sexual health.