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Pioneering Single Cell Kidney Atlas Developed by Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and Penn Medicine Researchers Sheds Light on Potential Treatments

Published on Jul 24, 2024

Researchers at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania revealed the most extensive single cell atlas of the human kidney, capturing the complexity of healthy and diseased kidneys at an unprecedented level and predicting chronic kidney disease (CKD) progression earlier in its course. The findings were published today in the journal Nature Genetics.

Antibiotic Use in Extremely Low Birth Weight Infants Decreased Over Time, according to a New Study from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

Published on Jul 23, 2024

In a new study, researchers at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia found that the total amount of antibiotics prescribed to extremely low birth weight (ELBW) infants admitted to neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) decreased over time. The findings were published today in the journal Archives of Disease in Childhood Fetal and Neonatal Edition.

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Researchers Implement Successful Virtual Driving Assessment for Teens in Healthcare Settings

Published on Jul 22, 2024

Study results, the culmination of two years worth of expansion, offer strategies for providers to empower teen driving safety.

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Penn Medicine Researchers Report High-Throughput Variant Re-Classification for Alagille Syndrome Disease Gene

Published on Jul 22, 2024

Findings will help provide more accurate diagnoses to families.

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Researchers Develop Antioxidant Strategy to Address Mitochondrial Dysfunction Caused by SARS-COV-2 Virus

Published on Jul 16, 2024

Preclinical data suggests a new strategy for treating complex cases of COVID-19 independent of mutations and variants.

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Recognized by the 2024 Disability Equality Index (DEI) as a Leader in “Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion”

Published on Jul 16, 2024

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Recognized by the 2024 Disability Equality Index (DEI) as a Leader in “Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion”

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) Community Cares Grant Program Celebrates Ten Years, Announces Increased Funding

Published on Jul 11, 2024

CHOP employees use grants to fund innovative programs in their communities

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Researchers Find Parent and Caregiver Support Linked to Decreased Depression and Suicidal Thoughts in LGBTQ+ and non-LGBTQ+ Youth

Published on Jul 10, 2024

Authors highlight urgent need to tailor health interventions and educate caregivers.

Many Youths Continue to Take Opioids Months After Surgical Procedures

Published on Jul 10, 2024

1 in 6 also filled an opioid prescription two weeks prior to the actual surgery, increasing risk of persistent opioid use

The Late Dr. Kwaku Ohene-Frempong Portrait Unveiling

Published on Jul 01, 2024

The life and legacy of the late Dr. Kwaku Ohene-Frempong was celebrated by family, friends and colleagues at his portrait unveiling ceremony on CHOP’s campus on June 20.