New Activity-tracking App Could Improve Concussion Care
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Having patients track physical and cognitive activity and symptoms real-time may help doctors better tailor concussion treatment for kids.
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CHOP Expert Discusses Treatment of Omphaloceles in LA Times
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Holly Hedrick, MD, was recently included as a thought leader in a Los Angeles Times story about omphalocele, a rare abdominal wall defect.
New Developments in Precision Medicine Therapy for Children with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
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The Children’s Oncology Group (COG) high risk acute lymphoblastic leukemia (HR ALL) TARGET Project is a large collaborative effort led by Stephen Hunger, MD.
CHOP Genomics Expert to Speak at Inaugural Precision Health Conference
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Dr. Hakon Hakonarson will address a major conference in precision medicine at which experts review progress in applying DNA discovery to advancing human health.
AUDIOME Genetic Test for Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss Now Available in CHOP’s Division of Genomic Diagnostics
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The Division of Genomic Diagnostics at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia has launched AUDIOME, a comprehensive genetic test for the diagnosis of nonsyndromic hearing loss in children (NSHL).
Study Points to a Novel Culprit Type 2 Diabetes Gene at a Well-Established Genomic Location
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CHOP researchers have identified a new gene that raises the risk of type 2 diabetes. The gene influences insulin sensitivity, and may lead to future treatments.
CHOP Urology Experts Featured in New York Times Story
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Aseem Shukla, MD, and Merritt Jensen, PhD, discuss a common urologic concern among parents of young boys.
Thyroid Problems in Children — Early Detection and Treatment Are Crucial
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CHOP endocrinology specialists have published a scientific review of thyroid disorders to help primary care doctors recognize thyroid disease in their patients.
Zion Harvey in the News
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Local, national and international media outlets were once again inspired by Zion and his medical team. Check out the sampling of coverage that features Zion and his amazing story.
The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Names New Chief Development Officer
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CHOP has chosen Monica Taylor Lotty as its new executive vice president and chief development officer, following an extensive national search.