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Pediatric Reflections on Compass Care

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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.

Fellow’s Corner: Understanding the Risks of MRI

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Kiera practicing getting and MRI

CHOP's imaging specialists have extensive experience in performing and interpreting MRI examinations and use the most up-to-date and innovative imaging technology and protocols tailored specifically for imaging children.

Taking the Fear out of an MRI

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Mock MRI scanners are used at CHOP to see how a patient will handle the actual MRI study and demonstrate to the child what they will experience.

Alumni Notes Summer 2019

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Members of the residency class of 1989 at their 30-year reunion

Dr. Christian writes about the Residency and Fellowship graduation in June, the presentation of the annual Richard D. Wood Distinguished Alumnus Award to Dr. Adzick, and the CHOP alumni reception.

Make the Diagnosis: Summer 2019

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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.”

Make the Diagnosis: Spring 2019

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An 18-month-old girl returns for a follow-up appointment with her urologist. She has a history of VUR and a duplex kidney. What imaging study will help guide her further care?

Daily Headache that Won’t Go Away

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Using the case of a 14-year-old girl who presented with a new daily persistent headache (NDPH), we discuss the possible diagnoses and treatment options.