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Concerns rise over measles as vaccination rates decline
The latest update from the Vaccine Education Center (VEC) highlights the growing concern over measles as vaccination rates decline in the United States. Dr. Paul Offit, VEC Director, describes measles as a "highly contagious respiratory virus"...
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Jim VandeHei releases new book on success secrets
Jim VandeHei, known for co-creating political media outlets Axios and Politico, shares insights from his personal journey in his new book "Just the Good Stuff: No-BS Secrets to Success (No Matter What Life Throws at You)."
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Children's Hospital finds new protocol effective for stabilizing youth in emergency rooms
Researchers at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) have developed a new protocol that successfully reduces the number of youths needing admission to psychiatric facilities.
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Rise of deceptive journals undermines scientific integrity
During his Senate confirmation hearings, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. presented a study alleging a link between vaccines and autism.
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Webinar explores AI's role in public health; Immunize.org offers laminated vaccine schedules
The Network for Public Health Law recently conducted a webinar titled "AI and Public Health: Opportunities and Challenges" on January 23, 2025.
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Study shows bundled interventions can improve HPV vaccination rates
A study published in Pediatrics evaluated the effectiveness of a bundled intervention to increase HPV vaccination rates across 24 primary care practices.
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Study reveals smiling patterns differ among neurotypical and autistic youth
Researchers at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) have discovered that both neurotypical and autistic girls tend to smile more than their male counterparts.
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Children's Hospital of Philadelphia advances care for rare adolescent sports injuries
Adolescent athletes often face sports-related injuries, with some being particularly rare and difficult to treat.
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Expert discusses newborn ear deformities and treatments
Dr. Cassandra Ligh, a plastic and reconstructive microsurgeon at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), provides insights into ear deformities in newborns and the process of ear molding. Dr. Ligh is part of CHOP's Ear Deformities Program,...
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CHOP celebrates 500th kidney transplant with new patient support initiatives
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) recently celebrated a significant achievement in its Kidney Transplant Program, having performed its 500th kidney transplant.
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Philadelphia launches NIH-funded program for kidney-related disease research training
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and the University of Pennsylvania (Penn) have received a National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant to establish the Philadelphia Program for Mentored Research Training in Kidney, Urologic and Hematologic...
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Philadelphia hospital advances treatment for complex infant hip disorder
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) has a specialized Hip Disorders Program dedicated to diagnosing and treating pediatric hip disorders, including complex cases of developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH). Dr. Wudbhav N. Sankar, a leading...