
June 12, 2026
Julius Oatts has been named a 2026 Scholar in Diagnostic Excellence by the National Academy of Medicine. The year-long program supports efforts to improve diagnosis quality nationwide. Oatts will focus on advancing predictive modeling for retinopathy diagnostics.
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June 11, 2026
Researchers at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia have identified distinct immune system patterns linked to harder recoveries among critically ill children facing sepsis or multiple organ dysfunction syndrome. The study suggests new opportunities for early identification using blood biomarkers and more targeted treatments.
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June 11, 2026
The Center for Unbiased Science and Health has released new tools aimed at helping people identify misleading health claims. Additional resources from trusted partners cover topics such as vaccines during pregnancy and measles education.
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June 11, 2026
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia reports increasing refusals of newborn vaccines following changes to CDC guidelines. Experts warn this trend could lead to higher rates of preventable diseases among infants.
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June 10, 2026
A new study from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia finds that getting a first smartphone at age thirteen is linked primarily to increased risk for insufficient sleep rather than depression or obesity after one year. Researchers highlight the importance of setting usage limits and keeping phones out of bedrooms.
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June 2, 2026
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia hosted its 30th annual fetal family reunion at the Philadelphia Zoo on June 2. The event welcomed more than 2,500 guests—families treated by CHOP’s Center for Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment—and highlighted three decades supporting patients with complex prenatal diagnoses.
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June 2, 2026
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia held The Runway fashion show fundraiser at The Bellevue Hotel on May 29. More than $1.1 million was raised for its Newborn/Infant Intensive Care Units in Philadelphia and King of Prussia.
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June 2, 2026
Researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia have demonstrated successful gene editing treatment for Dravet syndrome in a preclinical model. The results show reduced seizure frequency and improved survival rates after targeted DNA correction.
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May 22, 2026
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia has announced it will leave the QualCare network on June 30, 2026. Patients using Oscar Health through QualCare will need new authorizations or alternate providers starting July next year.
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May 19, 2026
There were 70 companies in a city associated with Philadelphia County that received 78 FDA inspections in 2025, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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