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Pediatrics
Immune response in some children may influence COVID treatments for adults
Immune response in some children may influence COVID treatments for adults
A joint study from researchers at Penn and the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia shows that T cell activation in children with multisystem inflammatory syndrome is more similar to adults with severe COVID-19.
Children, the pandemic, and long-term mental health consequences
Children, the pandemic, and long-term mental health consequences
New work from Penn Nursing and the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia describes the importance of recognizing COVID-19’s psychological effects on young people and the pivotal role pediatric nurses in all settings can play.
Pregnant mothers’ antibodies to SARS-CoV-2 transfer to their fetuses
Pregnant mothers’ antibodies to SARS-CoV-2 transfer to their fetuses
Antibodies to coronavirus in pregnant women cross the placenta efficiently, and are found at similar concentrations in their newborns, according to a large study from researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine.
Racial disparities in pediatric diabetes treatment
Racial disparities in pediatric diabetes treatment
Despite similar outpatient appointment attendance rates, significant disparities in continuous glucose monitoring and insulin pump use were observed in non-Hispanic Black children over 20 years.
Progress toward a treatment for Krabbe disease
Progress toward a treatment for Krabbe disease
The inherited disease, which typically kills children before their second birthday, has no cure, but a School of Veterinary Medicine study in a canine model offers hope for an effective gene therapy with lasting results.
Getting gene therapy to the brain
Getting gene therapy to the brain
Using a large animal model of genetic brain disease, researchers led by John H. Wolfe of the School of Veterinary Medicine, Perelman School of Medicine, and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia delivered an effective treatment across the blood-brain barrier to correct the whole brain.
For babies with congenital heart disease, skin-to-skin contact proves safe and beneficial
For babies with congenital heart disease, skin-to-skin contact proves safe and beneficial
Research from Penn Nursing and CHOP argues that for this population, “kangaroo care” can and should become routine.
Two studies highlight proton therapy for pediatric brain cancer
Two studies highlight proton therapy for pediatric brain cancer
A pair of new studies done at Penn and the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia add to the growing body of research showing the potential benefits of proton therapy.
How much time should kids really be spending on screens?
How much time should kids really be spending on screens?
Screens, tablets, and mobile devices are everywhere, and parents have to navigate exposure for their children in a digital world, balanced with physical activities and sleep.
The NICU ensures safe sleep one swaddle at a time
The NICU ensures safe sleep one swaddle at a time
The Women & Babies Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit focuses on promoting sleep safety techniques with parents while their baby is still in the NICU.
In the News
Associated Press
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia leader in sickle cell disease elected to National Academy of Medicine
Alexis A. Thompson of the Perelman School of Medicine has been elected to the National Academy of Medicine for her leadership in sickle cell disease treatment and research.
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The Washington Post
Keep forgetting your shingles shot? These sufferers wish they hadn’t
Paul Offit of the Perelman School of Medicine says that shingles is one of the worst pains in medicine, comparable to childbirth and corneal abrasions.
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PBS NewsHour
Trump vows to defund schools requiring vaccines for students if he’s reelected
Paul Offit of the Perelman School of Medicine says that anti-vaccine rhetoric will cause more children to die from infectious diseases like measles.
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NBC News
Lack of sleep linked to high blood pressure in children and teens
A study led by Amy Kogon of the Perelman School of Medicine reveals an association between shorter-than-recommended sleep times and high blood pressure among children and teens.
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KFF Health News
Rural jails turn to community health workers to help the newly released succeed
According to Aditi Vasan of the Leonard Davis Institute and Perelman School of Medicine, evidence is mounting in favor of the model of training community health workers to help their neighbors connect to government and health care services.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Paul Offit looks back on COVID-19, misinformation, and how public health lost the public’s trust in new book
“Tell Me When It’s Over,” a new book by Paul Offit of the Perelman School of Medicine, chronicles the initial years of the COVID-19 pandemic and the mishaps of public health agencies. Recent surveys by the Annenberg Public Policy Center find that mistrust of vaccines has continued to grow through last fall.
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