Most Recent Articles
Pediatric Reflections: Back to Nature, Back to Health
Published on
The negative health effects of cell phone use are well-documented. The solution? A nature prescription to NaturePHL.org along with education on the benefits of the outdoors.
Children’s Doctor News and Updates: Spring 2018
Published on
Read the latest news from CHOP, including cardiac services offered at our newest location in Allentown, a recap of a study about supplements to treat mitochondrial disease, breakthroughs in gene therapies and more.
Alumni Notes Spring 2018
Published on
Cindy Christian, MD, Alumni Editor, highlights the remarkable changes to the Pediatrics Residency Program to help recruit and shape the next generation of superb pediatricians.
Fellow’s Corner: Foreign Body Aspiration
Published on
Approximately 12,000 children present to U.S. EDs annually with symptoms of aspirated foreign bodies. Read about a recent case involving FBA and the steps that led to the diagnosis.
Fellow’s Corner: An Excellent Teacher
Published on
Charles Phillips, MD, a CHOP fellow, recounts his experience caring for a cancer patient and the many firsts it brought to the both of them.
Pediatric Reflections: The Reward and Responsibility of Caring for Children in Military Families
Published on
CHOP's PolicyLab is working to address child maltreatment in U.S. Army families by understanding when children are at greatest risk and what breakdowns in communication there may be between the systems working to keep them safe.
Alumni Notes Winter 2018
Published on
Cindy Christian, MD, Alumni Editor, highlights upcoming events and the new Alumni Organization website, and provides a recap from Dr. Prabha Viswanathan, a CHOP alumnus.
Children’s Doctor News and Updates: Winter 2018
Published on
Recent news from CHOP includes when thyroid function test should be performed in children with alopecia areata, new guidelines for managing mitochondrial disease, effectiveness of proton therapy in treating pediatric head and neck cancer patients, and more.
Make the Diagnosis: Winter 2018
Published on
A 9-year-old male, with no significant past medical history, presents to the office with dizziness over 3 days. Upon examination, he showed third degree spontaneous nystagmus to the right, positive head impulse test to the left; post headshake revealed nystagmus to the right. He showed positive on a Fukuda stepping test to the right and unsteady Romberg’s test. What's his diagnosis?
Removing the Osteosarcoma While Sparing the Limb and Function
Published on
Using the case of a 14-year-old male diagnosed with osteosarcoma, we discuss the diagnosis and treatment of bone cancer with the goal of preserving limbs and functions.