Research In Practice Blog
The Research In Practice Blog shares credible and timely commentary on the latest news, research, events, and more. Catch up on our most recent posts below.
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Rotavirus is a highly contagious virus that causes severe illness in infants. The pentavalent rotavirus vaccine (RV5) must be given to babies under 15 weeks, but some NICUs avoid vaccination due to concerns about transmitting the vaccine strain to unvaccinated infants. Clinical Futures experts completed a year-long study of a 100-bed NICU to…
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Despite national advances in prenatal and postpartum care, studies consistently demonstrate that Black women experience higher rates of adverse birth outcomes than other women. In many cases, adverse birth outcomes can be psychologically distressing experiences, causing long-lasting feelings of loss, depression, or stress. In a recent study, we interviewed Black women who had all had babies born preterm as part of a larger study on how to better support mother-infant dyads after preterm birth. We didn’t plan to talk about birth experiences, but many participants described these experiences…
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In their ongoing efforts to celebrate the good work of individuals advancing science, technology, engineering, and medicine (STEM), the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Research Institute has highlighted Women in STEM at CHOP in their Cornerstone Blog. In case you missed it, here are some of the posted inspirational insights from featured Women in STEM at Clinical Futures:
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2023 has come to an end, but we’re looking back on what has been a productive and rewarding year for the Center. We recently celebrated one year since our Center’s renaming, finalized in October 2022. After an extraordinary year, we reflect on this journey and share some of the achievements that illustrate the many successes and critical work of our faculty, principal investigators, and research staff from the past year.
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It’s been a remarkable year for Clinical Futures! In January 2023, we launched the Research In Practice Blog. As we prepare to ring in the new year, let's look back at some of our favorite blog posts from the year.
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In 2006, CDC began recommending the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine series for eligible adolescents to confer protection against the vast majority of HPV-attributable cancers, including cancers of the mouth, throat, head, neck, and genitals. Since 2006, rates of these cancer-causing HPV infections have dropped significantly. The HPV vaccine series should be administered prior to environmental exposure to the HPV virus, and evidence shows that initiation before age 13 is ideal. However, HPV vaccine rates in this age group remain well below the 80% national target and recently stopped…
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Clinical Futures is pleased to recognize Aditi Vasan, MD, MSHP for receiving a 2023 Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) Patient-Centered Research Career Development Award (K08). This highly competitive award program provides individuals with a clinical doctorate degree who are interested in health services research with salary and research support for 3-5 years to advance their research career development experience. Dr. Vasan is an instructor of pediatrics at the University of Pennsylvania, a general pediatric hospitalist at CHOP, and a Core Faculty member at Clinical Futures…
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Primary hyperoxaluria type 1 (PH1) is a rare genetic disease that can have serious life-threatening complications. Early signs of PH1--primarily kidney stones—can be mistaken as signs of other health issues, but the introduction of novel therapeutics creates new opportunities for early detection and treatment than can vastly improve outcomes for individuals with this disease. Dr. Tasian and his research colleagues hypothesized that a set of features that precedes the diagnosis of PH1 may, if identified, enable earlier detection and treatment.
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Adolescence is a pivotal stage of development characterized by significant physical and social changes. During this period, young people experience increased independence, make personal decisions, rely more on peer relationships, and may engage in risk-taking behaviors. This critical phase is often marked by the emergence of substance use, initiation of sexual activity, a rise in depression rates, and increased access to firearms. Adolescents face numerous health vulnerabilities that can impact their well-being and long-term health. This blog post highlights a recently published study that…
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Infants born prematurely have a greater likelihood of experiencing complications and health issues. One such issue is early-onset sepsis (EOS)—a serious and potentially fatal infection of the blood and/or cerebrospinal fluid occurring within the first three days after birth. Delivery characteristics – including mode of delivery, presence of labor, and rupture of membranes (ROM) duration prior to delivery – are all thought to contribute to EOS risk. However, a framework was lacking to understand the association of these combinations of delivery characteristics with EOS incidence in preterm…
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This year the 2023 AAP National Conference & Exhibition will take place in Washington, D.C., from October 20 - 24, 2023. It is a great opportunity for pediatricians and other health professionals from around the world to meet and learn from each other.
