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Recent News About Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
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CHOP researchers find lasting impacts of AML on healthy stem cells
Researchers at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) have uncovered a new side effect of Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) that impacts healthy blood-forming stem cells.
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Authors emphasize rest as crucial for creativity in "Time Off" book
John Fitch and Max Frenzel, the authors of "Time Off: A Practical Guide to Building Your Rest Ethic and Finding Success Without Stress," propose a novel approach to productivity and creativity.
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Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia hosts annual cardiac conference in Florida
The 28th Annual Update on Pediatric and Congenital Cardiovascular Disease, known as Cardiology 2025, was hosted at Disney's Yacht & Beach Club Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, from February 19 to 23.
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Cardiology 2025 highlights collaboration and technical progress in pediatric cardiac care
Cardiology 2025, the 28th Annual Update on Pediatric and Congenital Cardiovascular Disease, was held from February 19 to 23 at Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida.
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Health organizations release resources to support vaccination awareness and misinformation combat
A range of resources is being made available to address various health challenges, highlighting efforts to support practitioners and the public in dealing with vaccine-related matters, misinformation, and recent health advisories.
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Immunize.org offers diverse resources to support healthcare providers with immunization information
Healthcare providers now have a range of reliable resources provided by Immunize.org at their fingertips, aimed at enhancing the quality and safety of immunization practices.
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Chickenpox facts and prevention steps emphasized for healthcare providers
The Vaccine Update's "Fast Facts" series continues, focusing on chickenpox this month.
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CDC reviews H5N1 bird flu cases, finds mild conditions in exposed U.S. adults
Researchers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have published new findings about the incidence of H5N1 avian influenza in humans.
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Eagles Autism Foundation awards $1.3 million to CHOP for autism research
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) has been awarded over $1.3 million by the Eagles Autism Foundation to support five autism research projects over the next two years.
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Study links sleep disturbances to longer concussion recovery
Researchers from the Minds Matter Concussion Program at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) have identified self-reported sleep disturbances as a significant predictor of prolonged recovery from concussions.
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Children's Hospital of Philadelphia expands successful gun safety initiative
The Gun Safety Program at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) began with an observation by two pediatric trainees.
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Virtual reality transforms pediatric cardiology at CHOP
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is pioneering the use of virtual reality (VR) in pediatric cardiology.
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Children's Hospital trains local hospitals for pediatric emergencies
In emergency departments, readiness is crucial for providing optimal care.
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Philly Spin-In raises over $1.1M for Children's Hospital cardiac center
Participants gathered at the ninth annual Philly Spin-In on March 8 and 9, riding to support cardiac care and research for the Cardiac Center at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP).
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Cosmetologist brings comfort through salon services at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Jennifer Boisseau, a licensed cosmetologist, divides her time between working at a salon on weekends and making house calls in the evenings.
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Roberts family's historic donation aids Children's Hospital of Philadelphia expansion
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) announced the creation of Roberts Children’s Health, a new inpatient tower and revitalization project, marking a significant moment in its history.
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Study links low opportunity index to recurrent violence in injured children
Researchers from the Center for Violence Prevention at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and Lurie Children’s Hospital in Chicago have found that children living in areas with the lowest Child Opportunity Index (COI) are more than twice...
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Research improves hypospadias care at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Hypospadias, a congenital malformation affecting up to 1 in 200 male births, has been the focus of a recent study led by Dr. Christopher J. Long at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP).
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Children's Hospital unveils promising gene therapy approach for metachromatic leukodystrophy
Researchers at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) have demonstrated a novel gene therapy approach for treating metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD), a rare and fatal disease in young children.
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Two CHOP researchers named fellows by American Association for Cancer Research
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia has announced that two of its esteemed cancer researchers, Dr. Garrett M. Brodeur and Dr. Stephan A. Grupp, have been elected to the 2025 class of Fellows of the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR)...