Emily Whitehead, First Pediatric Patient to Receive CAR T-Cell Therapy, Celebrates Cure 10 Years Later
Whitehead received life-saving treatment at CHOP, under the care of Dr. Stephan Grupp, transforming the field of cancer immunotherapy.
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Breastfeeding Benefits Even the Sickest Baby
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New mothers need to know breast milk is important for babies — even critically sick newborns, U.S. nurses say.
Expert Launches Mitochondrial Program at CHOP
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Douglas C. Wallace, PhD, a pioneer and internationally prominent scientist in the field of human mitochondrial genetics, joined CHOP to help establish the Center of Mitochondrial and Epigenomic Medicine.
Survival Rates for Children with HLHS are Improving
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Research shows reconstructive surgery offers an excellent chance of survival in two-thirds of babies with hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS), a common form of congenital heart disease.
Even the Sickest Babies Benefit From Breastfeeding
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Pediatric researchers at CHOP describe a successful program in which nurses helped mothers attain high rates of breastfeeding in newborns with complex birth defects requiring surgery and intensive care.
All-in-for-Kids Poker Tournament Raises $900K+ for CHOP
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The third annual "All in" for Kids Poker Tournament raised more than $900,000 to support life-saving treatments pioneered at the Center for Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
Vitamin B12 Deficiency Linked to Autism Vision Loss
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Researchers at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia have found that vitamin B12 deficiency is linked to vision loss in autistic children with severely limited diets.
Gene Variants Linked to Childhood Obesity Found
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Researchers at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia have identified gene variants that play an important role in childhood obesity.
Leading Expert in Blood Disorders Joins Children’s Hospital
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Monica Bessler, MD, PhD, a leading expert in bone marrow failure, joined CHOP to set up the Pediatric and Adult Comprehensive Bone Marrow Failure Center.
PSA Encourages Teens to 'Park' Cell Phones and Drive
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Researchers at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia have created a public service announcement that encourages teens to "park" their cell phones and drive. A positive message can help teens stay safer behind the wheel.
Popular Science Magazine Features CHOP Fetal Therapy
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Popular Science Magazine features CHOP fetal therapy, listing “fetus healer” as one of the 10 best jobs of the future. Lori Howell, MS, RN, executive director of CHOP's Center for Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment, is quoted in the article.