Gene Changes Found to Strongly Improve Bone Density in Girls
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CHOP researchers show that rare genetic changes strongly increase a child’s bone strength, but only in girls. Bone formation in childhood has lifelong effects.
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CHOP’s Pediatrics Department Named Best in U.S. by U.S. News & World Report
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CHOP’s Pediatrics Department has been named best in the U.S. by U.S. News & World Report for 2017 for the fourth year in a row.
CHOP’s Pediatrics Department Named Best in U.S. by U.S. News & World Report
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CHOP’s Pediatrics Department has been named best in the U.S. by U.S. News & World Report for 2017 for the fourth year in a row.
Large Gene Study: Mom’s Weight, Blood Sugar Linked to Newborn’s Size
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CHOP scientists were part of a large study showing that genes affecting a pregnant mom’s weight, blood sugar and blood pressure also affected her baby’s birth weight.
CHOP's OEI Judges Impact Pediatric Health Competition at SXSW
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The vice-president of CHOP's Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation judges the Impact Pediatric Health Competition at this year's SXSW; winner helps children with asthma manage medication adherence.
Philly.com Guest Blog Post Covers Dangers of Snakebites
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Whether you’re hiking the trails or exploring the national parks, be on the lookout for a hidden danger — snakes.
When Tracking Brain Activity, Timing Can Be Key
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Timothy Roberts, PhD, discusses the potential of a brain imaging technique called magnetoencephalography (MEG) in unlocking some of the mysteries of autism.
As Kidney Stones Increase, Prevention Is Key
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CHOP expert says that urinary stone disease should be treated as a chronic condition with a focus on prevention.
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder Seen in Many Adults Living with Congenital Heart Disease
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Adults living with congenital heart disease (CHD) may have a significantly higher risk of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) than people in the general population.
Two CHOP Physicians Named Master Clinicians
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Marie M. Gleason, MD, and Kim Smith-Whitley, MD, were selected as new members of the Academy of Master Clinicians at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.