6ABC Features Teen with Cystic Fibrosis Nominated for Athlete of the Year
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6ABC features Michael Davis, a local teen with cystic fibrosis, in a report on his nomination for the Boomer Esiason Foundation Athlete of the Year award.
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CHOP and Mount Sinai Health System Mark Milestone in Fetal Medicine and Children’s Heart Programs
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CHOP and the Mount Sinai Health System took another step forward in their 18-month-old alliance with the official opening of a facility that will offer innovative fetal and cardiac care to New York families.
Vibrating, Cold Device Enables Quick IV Insertion While Reducing Kids’ Pain in Emergency Room
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A vibrating device, used with a cold pack, relieves a child’s pain while emergency department caregivers insert an intravenous (IV) catheter, equally as well as the currently used anesthetic, topical lidocaine. The device can be used quickly, unlike lidocaine, which requires 30 minutes to fully take effect.
National Nurses Week 2017 Recap
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The Cardiac Center at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia recognized the contributions of its nurses during National Nurses Week was held from May 6 – 12.
All Heart Patients Have Some Liver Disease after Fontan Surgery
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Patients who undergo the Fontan operation as children for a complex congenital heart defect are at risk of developing progressive liver fibrosis.
Supporting Transgender Youth at Home and School
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Parents and teachers play a critical role in shaping a positive future for children who are struggling with their gender identity.
When Treating Autism, Awareness of Comorbidities, Patient Sensitivities Is Critical
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For comprehensive quality care for patients with autism, pediatricians should have a basic understanding of autism’s comorbidities as well as an understanding of their patients’ individual sensitivities.
CHOP Named a Clinical Research Center of Excellence for Rett Syndrome
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Rettsyndrome.org, a nonprofit organization dedicated to accelerating research of treatments and a cure for Rett syndrome, has named CHOP a Clinical Research Center of Excellence.
Dr. Joseph Rossano Named Chief of Cardiology at CHOP
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Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia announces that Joseph Rossano, MD, has been named Chief of the Division of Cardiology.
Patients, Families and Clinicians Celebrate the Center for Thoracic Insufficiency Syndrome Family Reunion
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An eventful day of fun, food and games provided families an opportunity to reconnect with friends and the professionals who cared for them.