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A 10-month-old female infant underwent neuro-ophthalmic evaluation for a new-onset lid ptosis and pupillary miosis on the right side. There was no history of birth trauma. Vision, eye movements, fundi, and general examination were normal.
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A 5-year-old boy presents for an annual well visit. His parents report he has recently had an increased appetite along with increased energy levels and that he constantly complains about being warm with occasional complaints that his heart is “beating fast.”
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Baby girl L.M. was born at 37 weeks, 1 day via c-section to a G1P1 mother.
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A 1-month-old male infant presented to the pediatrician’s office because of poor feeding and increased sleepiness.
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As a pediatric endocrinologist, my unfortunate answer to parents perplexed by their child’s diagnosis is: “No.” Related to rising rates of obesity, the incidence of youth-onset type 2 diabetes (T2D) has been increasing by 5% annually in the United States, with the greatest increase among racial and ethnic minorities.
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Two new division chiefs, concussion study update, and ultrasound guided placement of IVs.
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Lisa Zaoutis, MD, who served as Pediatric Residency Program Director at CHOP from 2012 to 2019, spoke at June’s graduation.
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Dr. Christian will be co-hosting the CHOP Alumni Reception along with Dr. St. Geme during the annual Pediatric Academic Societies Meeting and looks forward to catching up and reporting back.
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The CHAMP Lab at CHOP has created numerous 3D models to aide in the surgical care of patients with complex congenital anomalies and tumors.
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This article examines the most common intravenous and intravesical application of ultrasound contrast agents.
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CHOP's Compass Care aims to improve quality of care and the experience of care for children with complex medical needs and their families.