Growth impairment, a common complication of Crohn’s disease in children, occurs more often in males than females, but the reasons
For pediatric patients with Crohn’s disease, factors associated with statural growth differ by sex
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Distinguishing between two very similar pediatric brain conditions
Slight differences in clinical features can help physicians distinguish between two rare but similar forms of autoimmune brain inflammation in
Pediatric Appendiceal Perforation Up During COVID-19 Pandemic
TUESDAY, Dec. 8, 2020 — There was a statistically significant increased rate of appendiceal perforation in children presenting to the
Pediatric ER saw steep drop in asthma visits during spring COVID-19 lockdown
A new study published online in the Annals of the American Thoracic Society discusses a steep drop off from prior
New model by CHOP researchers identifies noncoding mutations across five pediatric cancers
Researchers at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) have developed a new computational algorithm that has, for the first time, identified
Pediatric nurse practitioner shortage looming
(HealthDay)—There is a looming critical shortage of pediatric nurse practitioners (PNPs), according to a white paper published in the May-June
Pediatric Revisits, Admissions for UTI Similar With Oral or IV Meds
FRIDAY, Aug. 31, 2018 — Very young children with urinary tract infections (UTIs) who receive parenteral antibiotics before emergency department
Completing Sepsis Bundle Within an Hour Cuts Pediatric Mortality
TUESDAY, Aug. 14, 2018 — Completion of a one-hour sepsis bundle within one hour cuts mortality in pediatric patients, according
Doctors Key in Care Coordination for Pediatric Inpatients
FRIDAY, Aug. 3, 2018 — Pediatricians have an important role to play in the coordination of care for hospitalized children,
Pediatric Hospitalization for Gun Injuries Higher in Urban Areas
MONDAY, July 2, 2018 — Urban areas have higher overall pediatric hospitalization rates for firearm injuries, with the highest rates