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2022
Interconception preventive care and pregnancy complications
Medical Xpress | April 12, 2022
Work by CPCE Core Faculty member Emily Gregory, MD, MHS, is discussed.
To improve Philly's maternal and infant mortality rates, a collective approach is needed
PhillyVoice | April 8, 2022
CPCE Core Faculty member Meredith Matone, DrPH, MHS along with PolicyLab’s Health Policy Director Rebecka Rosenquist, MSc, advocated for a collective approach to maternity and postpartum care.
Opioid Prescriptions for Pediatric Patients Following Surgical Procedures Have Dropped Significantly
CHOP Press Release | April 4, 2022
Work by CPCE Core Faculty member Tori Sutherland, MD, MPH is discussed.
Anti-tobacco advocates push to block flavored e-cigarettes
YouTube | April 1, 2022
CPCE Core Faculty member Brian Jenssen, MD, MSHP participated in a Take Down Tobacco National Day of Action event to expose the marketing tactics used by big tobacco companies to target kids and teens.
Prohibiting flavored cigars
The Philadelphia Tribune | March 29, 2022
CPCE Core Faculty member Brian Jenssen, MD, MSHP and U.S. Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon wrote a commentary about the increasing popularity of cigars, particularly flavored ones, and the health risks that these products pose for children.
CHOP Neonatologist Dr. Karen M. Puopolo Receives PA Pediatrician of the Year Award at 2022 AAP Conference
CHOP Press Release | March 21, 2022
CPCE Core Faculty member Karen Puopolo, MD, PhD is recognized for her contributions to perinatal health.
Noise Annoys
WHYY the Pulse | March 18, 2022
CPCE Core Faculty member Christopher Bonafide, MD, MSCE discussed his work to reduce hospital alarms.
Philly is moving start times later for high schools. It’s good for academics, but there may be unintended consequences.
The Philadelphia Inquirer | March 17, 2022
CPCE Core Faculty member Ariel Williamson, PhD discussed the School District of Philadelphia’s plans for a later high school start time.
Pa. lawmaker pushes bill to protect transgender kids and their parents: How it works
GoErie.com | March 8, 2022
CPCE Core Faculty member Nadia Dowshen, MD, MSHP is quoted.
CHOP program helping Afghan refugee children now preparing for possibility of Ukrainian refugees
6 ABC | March 3, 2022
CPCE Core Faculty member Sage Myers, MD, MSCE discussed CHOP’s readiness to care for Ukrainian refugees.
CHOP-led Research Network Assesses Utility of Diagnostic Tools and Treatment Options for Pediatric Fungal Infection
CHOP Press Release | February 16, 2022
A pair of studies led by CPCE Core Faculty member Brian Fisher, DO, MPH, MSCE are highlighted.
CHOP Study Finds Infants with Low-Risk Deliveries Should Not Need Antibiotics at Birth
CHOP Press Release | January 13, 2022
Work by CPCE Core Faculty members, including Dustin Flannery, DO, MSCE, is highlighted.
Global heating could lead to an increase in kidney stone disease, study finds
The Guardian | January 10, 2022
Work led by CPCE Core Faculty member Gregory Tasian, MD, MSCE is discussed.
2021
< 5 years later, researchers assess how children exposed to Zika are developing
NPR | December 27, 2021
CPCE Core Faculty member Karen Puopolo, MD, PhD discussed how exposure to Zika and other viruses in pregnancy can impact childhood development.
Family members of children with life-threatening conditions 50% to 70% more likely to suffer mental, physical issues
Medical Xpress | December 20, 2021
CPCE Core Faculty member Chris Feudtner, MD, PhD, MPH and colleagues conducted the first study to empirically measure the mental and physical health impact of caring for children with life-threatening conditions.
Hometown Hero: CHOP doctor helps Afghan refugees flying into Philadelphia
6 ABC | November 3, 2021
CPCE Core Faculty member Sage Myers, MD, MSCE discussed the work she and others at CHOP have been doing to care for Afghan refugees coming to Philadelphia.
Penn students reflect on summer pediatric cancer research
The Daily Pennsylvanian | October 11, 2021
Students mentored by CPCE Core Faculty members Lisa Schwartz, PhD, Richard Aplenc, MD, PhD, MSCE, and Kelly Getz, PhD win awards from the Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation.
Pandemic Sank Routine Vaccination Rates for Kids
MedPage Today | October 7, 2021
An editorial by CPCE Core Faculty members Brian Jenssen, MD, MSHP and Alexander Fiks, MD, MSCE is cited.
Researchers From CHOP, Penn Receive $5.3M Grant to Reduce Unnecessary Hospital Monitoring Practices
CHOP PR | October 5, 2021
Dr. Chris Bonafide and colleagues at Penn received a $5.3M grant for a new deimplementation study.
Which Bacteria are Responsible for Early-Onset Sepsis in Preterm babies?
AAP News | September 7, 2021
Dr. Dustin Flannery's recent research provides up-to-date data on the microbiology of early-onset sepsis.
Fear of Disease Progression can be 'Debilitating' for Some Parents of Childhood Cancer Survivors
Cure Today | August 17, 2021
Dr. Lisa Schwartz spoke with CURE about findings from a recent study published in the Journal of Cancer Survivorship.
The good and the bad: How the vaccines protect our lungs and how the pandemic affects the youth
Optic Flux | August 10, 2021
Dr. Stephanie Mayne's research into the impact of COVID-19 on adolescent wellbeing is cited in this article.
COVID-19 vaccines appear to protect patients' lungs; depression on rise among youth
Reuters | August 4, 2021
A recent study by CPCE experts found that depression rose among adolescent girls following the onset of COVID-19. Dr. Stephanie Mayne explains what factors played a role in this increase.
Two Key Research Projects Win AAMI Foundation Grants
AAMI | July 27 2021
CPCE faculty member Dr. Halley Ruppel was awarded $40,000 by the AAMI Foundation to explore ways to optimize alarm technology and reduce burdens on clinical teams.
Today is the 100th anniversary of insulin.
Mother Jones | July 27, 2021
Dr. Chris Feudtner comments on the discovery of insulin, calling it one of the leading medical miracles of the 20th century.
In a fight for survival, Juul funds pro-vaping studies, then pays a scholarly journal to showcase them
The Philadelphia Inquirer | July 10, 2021
Dr. Brian Jenssen comments on Juul's latest PR effort to convince the public e-cigarettes are harmless. Thanks to research by Dr. Jenssen and other CPCE experts, we know this isn't the case.
Another toll of the pandemic on kids: More obesity and type 2 diabetes
The Philadelphia Inquirer | July 1, 2021
Black, Hispanic, and low-income children have experienced increasing rates of obesity since the pandemic began. Dr. Brian Jenssen discusses the factors that contributed to this increase.
Babies Born Through C-Section Miss Out On Microbiome But Treatment Can Change That
PV Post | June 25, 2021
The Pandemic Seems to Have Made Childhood Obesity Worse, but There's Hope
The New York Times Magazine | June 24, 2021
Dr. Brian Jenssen explains why the prevalence of childhood obesity increased during the pandemic, and how environmental factors can be altered to stop it from continuously rising.
C-Section Babies Miss Out on Mom's 'Microbiome,' but Treatment Can Change That
U.S. News & World Report | June 23, 2021
Dr. Karen Puopolo describes why babies born through C-section could benefit from vaginal seeding practice.
On Her Toes
Penn Today | June 14, 2021
CPCE faculty Laura Prosser mentored Emily Davis, a research assistant at CHOP who simultaneously pursued a career as a ballerina.
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Launches Innovative Virtual Teen Driving Assessment Program with $4 Million Grant from NJM Insurance Group
CHOP News | June 8, 2021
An innovative new partnership featuring a virtual driving assessment will be implemented by members of CPCE.
How the pandemic has changed vaping habits among teens and young adults
The Philadelphia Inquirer | June 1, 2021
Brian Jenssen, MD, MSHP discussed the surprising recent changes in vaping use among teens and young adults.
'Striking' Increase in Childhood Obesity During Pandemic
Medscape | March 30, 2021
CPCE Core Faculty member Brian Jenssen, MD, MSHP discussed work that he and others at CHOP did to investigate trends in pediatric obesity during the pandemic.
Adding Context to the Analysis of Ethics Consultations
AAP News | March 24, 2021
Work by CPCE team members Pamela Nathanson, Jennifer Walter, and Chris Feudtner is discussed in this AAP Journals Blog post.
Radiology practice bolsters bottom line by pushing benefits specialists to the forefront
Radiology Business | February 22, 2021
CPCE Core Faculty member Hansel Otero, MD described the benefits of up-front cost estimates for patient families and healthcare systems.
How Your Neighborhood Can Hamper Your Teen's Sleep
HealthDay | February 3, 2021
CPCE Core Faculty member Stephanie Mayne, PhD, MHS discusses a recent study of neighborhood noise and greenspace and the impact on adolescent sleep.
2020
Guidance Provided for Antibiotic Stewardship in Pediatrics
HealthDay | December 28, 2020
A policy statement authored by Jeffrey Gerber, MD, PhD, MSCE and Theoklis Zaoutis, MD, MSCE and colleagues discusses inpatient and outpatient antibiotic stewardship programs.
Recognizing the Complexities in Healthcare: Q&A With Halley Ruppel, PhD, RN
Cornerstone | December 22, 2020
CPCE Core Faculty member Halley Ruppel, PhD, RN discussed her work with the CHOP Research Institute's Cornerstone blog.
Dr. Pamela Weiss Appointed Chair of the Medical & Scientific Advisory Board for the Spondylitis Association of America (SAA)
Spondylitis.org | December 16, 2020
CPCE Core Faculty member Pamela Weiss, MD, MSCE is appointed Chair of the MSAB for the SAA after serving on the MSAB since 2018.
DKA, AKI, and Cognitive Harms: Triple Threat to Kids
MedPage Today | December 4, 2020
Work led by CPCE Core Faculty member Sage Myers, MD, MSCE found a link between acute kidney injury during diabetic ketoacidosis events in children and subsequent cognitive impairment.
Analysis Spots “Significant” Antibiotic Nonsusceptibility Among Neonatal E coli Isolates
Contagion Live | November 13, 2020
Work led by CPCE Core Faculty member Dustin Flannery, DO, MSCE found that a substantial portion of neonatal E. coli infections are resistant to commonly used antibiotics.
American College of Rheumatology Announces 2020 Award Recipients
Rheumatology.org | November 6, 2020
CPCE Core Faculty member Pamela Weiss, MD, MSCE is a recipient of the Henry Kunkel Early Career Investigator Award and PHEOT alumna Rosemary Peterson, MD, MSCE is a recipient of the Distinguished Fellow Award.
The Electronic Health Record: A Pediatrician’s Best Friend or Worst Enemy
AAP News | November 3, 2020
CPCE Core Faculty member Naveen Muthu, MD provided invited commentary on a study that looked at the amount of time pediatricians spend using the electronic health record (EHR).
DHS report finds Philadelphia County has some of the greatest family health needs across Pa.
KYW Newsradio 1060 | October 22, 2020
CPCE Core Faculty member and PolicyLab Scientific Director Meredith Matone, DrPH, MHS led the statewide family needs assessment.
Complications from diabetes linked to worse memory, IQ in children
Newswise | September 22, 2020
CPCE Core Faculty member Sage Myers, MD, MSCE is among the authors of a study linking episodes of diabetic ketoacidosis and cognitive problems.
Chlamydia and gonorrhea have increased among younger women, study finds
The Philadelphia Inquirer | September 14, 2020
CPCE and PolicyLab Core Faculty member Sarah Wood, MD, MSHP discussed an apparent increase of chlamydia and gonorrhea among women 18-30.
Rocket Pharmaceuticals Expands Clinical Sites for its FA, Danon, LAD-I and IMO Trials, Adding to its Global Centers of Excellence
Business Wire | August 26, 2020
CPCE Core Faculty member Joseph Rossano, MD, MS, will lead CHOP's participation in a clinical trial for the treatment of Danon Disease.
Sleeping Problems in Early Childhood Affect Pre-Teen Behavior
The Science Times | August 10, 2020
Why children need to be screened for sleep problems at all ages
Essential Kids | August 11, 2020
Work by CPCE and PolicyLab Core Faculty member Ariel Williamson, PhD and colleagues is highlighted.
Gas Flaring and Preterm Births
The New York Times | July 22, 2020
CPCE Core Faculty member Heather Burris, MD, MPH commented on a study conducted elsewhere that links gas flares to preterm births.
State Regulation for the Development of Pediatric-Specific Protocols for Sepsis: Does It Work?
AAP News | July 2, 2020
CPCE Core Faculty member Fran Balamuth, MD, PhD provided invited commentary on a study conducted outside of CHOP that indicates state regulations may improve outcomes of sepsis in selected subgroups.
Brief Interventions Could Reduce Risk of Suicide
HCP Live | June 21, 2020
Research by CPCE and PolicyLab Core Faculty member Stephanie Doupnik indicates brief interventions could reduce subsequent suicide attempts.
End Vaping Contest Winners Announced
Annapol Weiss | June 16, 2020
CPCE and PolicyLab Core Faculty member Brian Jenssen, MD, MSHP was a guest judge for the End Vaping contest, which solicited vlogs and memes from middle and high school students with messaging designed to end vaping among teens.
Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America Outlines Legal Considerations for Antibiotic Stewardship
The Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America | May 13, 2020
CPCE Affiliate Faculty member Julia Szymcak, PhD contributed to a white paper that outlines legal considerations for antibiotic stewardship.
AML: 'Start as Oncology Patients, but Return With Heart Damage'
Medscape | May 12, 2020
Drug prevents severe cardiac events in children undergoing chemotherapy for AML
EurekAlert! | April 29, 2020
A study led by Richard Aplenc, MD, PhD shows protective effects of the drug dexrazoxane against heart damage in children being treated with chemotherapy for AML.
Increased Mortality among Children in Foster Care
MedicalResearch.com | April 21, 2020
Barbara Chaiyachati, MD, PhD discussed a study that found higher mortality among children in foster care relative to the general population in the same age range.
Pulse Oximetry Overused for Bronchiolitis in Kids
MedPage Today | April 21, 2020
Work by CPCE Core Faculty member Christopher Bonafide, MD, MSCE found unnecessary use of continuous pulse oximetry monitoring in infants hospitalized with bronchiolitis, with wide variation in use across hospitals.
Researchers get important glimpse into microbiome development in early life
Science Daily | April 16, 2020
A study for which CPCE Associate Director Jeffrey Gerber, MD, PhD, MSCE is a co-author characterizes how the gut microbiome develops in the first hours of infancy.
Breastfeeding may lead to fewer human viruses in infants
Science Daily | April 15, 2020
A study for which CPCE Associate Director Jeffrey Gerber, MD, PhD, MSCE is a co-author found that even small amounts of breastmilk strongly influences the accumulation of viral populations in the infant gut.
Does a State Centralized Reminder/Recall System Improve Vaccination Rates? You Make the Call!
AAP News | April 8, 2020
CPCE Affiliate Faculty member Kristen Feemster, MD, MPH, MSHP provided commentary on a study aimed at increasing initiation and completion of HPV vaccination.
Most mass shootings occur closest to hospitals without verification to treat trauma
EurekAlert! | March 18, 2020
CPCE Core Faculty member Sage Myers, MD, MSCE commented on research that she and CHOP colleagues conducted.
Venetoclax and Chemo: A 'Step Forward' for Children With r/r AML
Medscape | March 17, 2020
CPCE Core Faculty member Ridhard Aplenc, MD, PhD commented on a study of new therapy for pediatric patients with relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia (AML).
New algorithm tracks pediatric sepsis epidemiology using clinical data
EurekAlert! | February 27, 2020
CPCE Core Faculty member Fran Balamuth, MD, PhD discusses a new algorithm developed using the Arcus Pediatric Knowledge Network to identify and track cases of sepsis.
‘Massive improvements’ seen in survival for children after kidney transplant
Healio | February 13, 2020
CPCE Core Faculty member Sandra Amaral, MD, MHS commented on recent studies of survival after kidney transplant.
The dangers of criminalizing medical care for trans youth
The Hill | February 8, 2020
CPCE and PolicyLab Core Faculty member Nadia Dowshen, MD, MSHP provided an opinion piece about proposed legislation in several states that would charge doctors with a felony for providing medical and surgical treatment to transgender youth.
Coronavirus is big news, but in the Philly area and across the U.S., flu keeps rising
The Philadelphia Inquirer | February 7, 2020
CPCE Affiliate Faculty member Kristen Feemster, MD, MPH, MSHP discussed the relative prevalence of influenza and Coronavirus in the Philadelphia region and the U.S.
New Jersey sees glimmer of hope in midst of youth vaping epidemic
Cherry Hill Courier Post | January 27, 2020
CPCE and PolicyLab Core Faculty member Brian Jenssen, MD, MSHP discussed the potential dangers of vaping at a recent educational seminar for school nurses in New Jersey.
Preventing kidney stones in kids
WNDU.com | January 15, 2020
CPCE Core Faculty member Gregory Tasian, MD, MSCE, MSc discusses a rapid increase in kidney stones in children.
2019
Population Health Strategies Improved Patient Experience & Reduced Hospital Stays for Kids on Medicaid
PRNewswire | December 27, 2019
CPCE Core Faculty Member and PolicyLab Director David Rubin, MD, MSCE discussedresults of a study of the impact of population health strategies on outcomes for Medicaid-enrolled children.
Don’t Let Food Poisoning Ruin Your Holiday
New York Times Parenting | December 13, 2019
CPCE Core Faculty member Theo Zaoutis, MD, MSCE discussed children's susceptibility to food-borne illness.
I treat teens who attempted suicide. Here's what they told me.
Vox | November 6, 2019
CPCE and PolicyLab Core Faculty member Stephanie Doupnik, MD, MSHP wrote about her experience caring for teens with suicide ideation.
Antifungals Go Head-to-Head in Pediatric Leukemia Trial
MedPage Today | November 5, 2019
CPCE Core Faculty member Brian Fisher, DO, MSCE discussed results published in JAMA of a trial that compared methods of antifungal prophylaxis in children and young adults with AML.
Trump's Nativist Rhetoric Scares Immigrants Away from Seeking Medical Care
Scientific American | October 30, 2019
CPCE and PolicyLab Core Faculty member Katherine Yun, MD, MHS commented on rebuilding trust among immigrant communities who are reluctant to seek healthcare as a result of political rhetoric.
Vaping is blamed for mounting deaths, lung injuries. Here’s what it’s doing to kids’ brains.
The Philadelphia Inquirer | October 29, 2019
CPCE and PolicyLab Core Faculty member Brian Jenssen, MD, MSHP discussed the potential impacts of vaping high doses of nicotine on developing brains.
Are High-Tech Baby Monitors Causing You to Lose More Sleep?
Yahoo! Lifestyle | October 24, 2019
This article references a 2018 by CPCE Core Faculty member Christopher Bonafide, MD, MSCE that evaluated two at-home wearable baby monitors.
Report: Pennsylvania ranks No. 9 in country for childhood obesity
Fox 29 | October 14, 2019
CPCE Core Faculty member Emily Gregory, MD, MPH discussed factors that contribute to obesity in children.
Preventing Hemorrhage in Severely Injured Children
Cornerstone | October 7, 2019
CPCE Core Faculty member Sage Myers, MD, MSCE is leading CHOP's participation in a study of a medication to treat uncontrolled bleeding in children following traumatic injury.
City Council passes bills outlawing discrimination against gender non-conforming youth
Philadelphia Public School Notebook | October 3, 2019
CPCE and PolicyLab Core Faculty member Nadia Dowshen, MD, MSHP commented on a set of measures passed by Philadelphia City Council to protect gender-diverse children and adolescents.
Vaping risks scare local teens, but many are too addicted to quit
The Philadelphia Inquirer | September 28, 2019
What’s it like having the mysterious vaping illness that has killed several people? This central Pa. teen knows
PennLive | September 30, 2019
Doctors are prescribing off-label nicotine replacements for teens addicted to vaping
Quartz | October 3, 2019
Are Kids Really Eating Vape Pods?
Rolling Stone | October 3, 2019
CPCE and PolicyLab Core Faculty member Brian Jenssen, MD, MSHP discussed the many issues with e-cigarettes and vaping with various news outlets.
First large-scale study of universal screening for autism raises questions about accuracy
Science Daily | September 27, 2019
Test for autism fails major hurdle: 'We need to work a lot harder to develop screening tools for autism'
Newsweek | September 27, 2019
Multiple news outlets covered a recent study by CPCE Core Faculty member Whitney Guthrie, PhD and colleagues that uncovered challenges of autism screening.
'Social Jet Lag' May Contribute to Girls' Weight
MedPage Today | September 17, 2019
CPCE Director Alexander Fiks, MD, MSCE provided commentary on the impact of sleep patterns on weight in adolescents.
‘More Anxiety Than Relief’: Baby Monitors That Track Vital Signs Are Raising Questions
The New York Times | September 12, 2019
CPCE Core Faculty member Christopher Bonafide, MD, MSCE discusses problems with consumer health tech.
Interventions to Reduce Mental Health Problems, Drug Use, and Violence Exposure in Sexual and Gender Minority Youth
AAP News | August 19, 2019
CPCE Core Faculty member Nadia Dowshen, MD, MSHP co-wrote a commentary in Pediatrics about the urgent need for research to achieve health equity for sexual and gender minority youth.
If you've got school-age kids, the time for vaccination is now
Billy Penn | August 8, 2019
CPCE Affiliate Faculty member Kristen Feemster, MD, MPH, MSHP discussed school vaccination requirements.
US military families face challenges getting healthcare for kids
Physician's Weekly | August 5, 2019
Recent research by CPCE Core Faculty member and PolicyLab Director David Rubin, MD, MSCE and colleagues found that military families who receive insurance through TRICARE have lower access to and quality of care than civilian families with public or private coverage.
Flashy, new tobacco device can lead teens to become lifelong smokers
AAP News | July 24, 2019
CPCE Core Faculty Member Brian Jenssen MD, MSHP commented on heat-not-burn tobacco products.
How I Became a Pediatric Oncologist and Endocrine Late Effects Clinical Researcher
ASCO Connection | July 19, 2019
CPCE Core Faculty member Sogol Mostoufi-Moab, MD, MSCE shared her professional journey and some of the challenges and rewards of working as a pediatric oncologist.
Indoor smoking ban tied to heart attack decline in older adults
Physician's Weekly | July 19, 2019
CPCE Core Faculty member Stephanie Mayne, PhD commented on a study conducted in the U.K. that found a decline in the rate of heart attack after Scotland banned smoking in public spaces.
Current antibiotic stewardship program practices characterized
Medical Xpress | July 19, 2019
CPCE Core Faculty member Kathleen Chiotos, MD, MSCE and colleagues published results of a survey to characterize infection prevention and antibiotic stewardship programs.
AAP, ACOG group B strep guidelines replace CDC recommendations
Healio | July 9, 2019
CPCE Core Faculty member Karen Puopolo, MD, PhD co-authored a report that provides updated guidelines for testing and management of neonatal group B streptococcal disease (GBS).
Mental Health Issues Afflict Kids With Serious Illnesses
MedPage Today | July 8, 2019
CPCE Core Faculty members Lisa Schwartz, PhD and Chris Feudtner, MD, PhD, MPH teamed up to write an editorial in JAMA Pediatrics accompanying a meta-analysis of mental health in children with life-limiting illnesses.
Medicaid enrollment growth driven by families working for large employers, CHOP study finds
The Philadelphia Inquirer | July 5, 2019
CPCE Core Faculty member and PolicyLab Director David Rubin, MD, MSCE discussed trends in enrollment in Medicaid and CHIP that he and colleagues published in Health Affairs.
UPenn's double-edged smoking cessation treatment plan proves preliminarily successful
Philly Voice | June 26, 2019
CPCE and PolicyLab Core Faculty member Brian Jenssen, MD, MSHP discussed preliminary results from Penn's Tobacco Use Treatment Service which aims to help cancer patients quit smoking.
Researchers Study How To Enhance Self-management of Survivors of Childhood Cancer
Cornerstone | June 10, 2019
CPCE Core Faculty member Lisa Schwartz, PhD is leading a five-year study of adolescent and young adult cancer survivors to better understand their self-management and readiness for transition to adult care.
New Class of SIDM Fellows in Diagnostic Excellence Announced
Society to Improve Diagnosis in Medicine | June 3, 2019
PHEOT Fellow Irit Rasooly, MD is among seven new Fellows in Diagnostic Excellence for 2019.
Conquer Cancer Foundation/Anna Braglia Endowed Young Investigator Award (YIA) in Cancer Supportive Care awarded to Allison Barz Leahy, MD
Yahoo! Finance | June 1, 2019
CPCE Core Faculty member and PHEOT alumna Allison Barz Leahy, MD is awarded for her work on patient-reported outcomes.
The Affordable Care Act and Pediatric Emergency Department Utilization
AAP Journals Blog | May 23, 2019
CPCE Core Faculty member Evan Fieldston, MD, MBA, MSHP provided a commentary on a study that looked at pediatric emergency department utilization before and after the Affordable Care Act.
America just had its lowest number of births in 32 years, report finds
WQAD | May 15, 2019
CPCE Core Faculty member Heather Burris, MD, MPH commented on remaining racial and ethnic disparities in prenatal care.
Where Should a Child Die? Hospice Homes Help Families With the Unimaginable
The New York Times | May 15, 2019
CPCE Core Faculty Member Chris Feudtner, MD, PhD, MPH discusses palliative care for children.
More than 200 Experts from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Participate in 2019 Pediatric Academic Societies Meeting
PR Newswire | April 29, 2019
Pediatricians and nurse practitioners report using strategies to improve HPV vaccination
Science Codex | April 27, 2019
New AAP PROS study assesses influenza vaccine hesitancy among caregivers of children
EurekAlert! | April 27, 2019
Several news outlets discussed CHOP and CPCE participation in the Pediatric Academic Societies meeting.
Poverty, other disadvantages tied to higher smoking risk
KFGO.com | April 24, 2019
CPCE Core Faculty member Stephanie Mayne, PhD, MHS commented on a recent study that linked life adversities to smoking.
Medicaid expansion tied to positive gains for black babies
WFMZ-TV 69 News | April 23, 2019
CPCE Core Faculty member Heather Burris, MD, MPH commented on a recent study that indicated gains in disparities of birth characteristics between black and white infants.
Parents Pair Up with Urban Families to Ease Early Intervention Access
Cornerstone | April 22, 2019
CPCE Core Faculty member James Guevara, MD, MPH discussed his National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities-funded work to reduce disparities in Early Intervention use.
Telemedicine Visits May Increase Antibiotic Scripts for Kids
Pharmacy Technology Report | April 11, 2019
In an editorial in Pediatrics, CPCE Associate Director Jeffrey Gerber, MD, PhD, MSCE discussed the relatively high rate of antibiotics prescribed to children via telemedecine.
Sedation May Work for More Kids in Cath Lab Than Thought
MedPageToday | April 10, 2019
CPCE Core Faculty member Michael O'Byrne, MD, MSCE led a team that found fewer adverse events from operator-directed sedation than general anesthesia for cardiac catheterizations.
Outpatient antibiotic prescribing rates decline by 5% from 2011 to 2016
Healio | March 29, 2019
CPCE Associate Director Jeffrey Gerber, MD, PhD, MSCE wrote an editorial in Clinical Infectious Diseases journal discussing results of a study that showed a 5% overall decline in antibiotics prescribing.
Temple and city officials provide mumps outbreak update
The Temple News | March 26, 2019
CPCE Core Faculty member Susan Coffin, MD, MPH was among a panel of public health experts who discussed the recent outbreak of mumps at Temple University.
Pediatric Research Day inspires next generation of medical investigators
Penn State News | March 20, 2019
CPCE Core Faculty member Heather Burris, MD, MPH was an invited speaker at the 10th Penn State's College of Medicine Pediatric Research Day.
Is anybody tracking health issues from mold and other military housing hazards?
Military Times | March 19, 2019
CPCE Core Faculty member and PolicyLab Director David Rubin, MD, MSCE discussed indoor environmental quality issues in his role as a member of the DoD Military Family Readiness Council.
CHOP’s Third Annual ‘Spin In’ Event Raises Money For Children With Heart Disease
CBS Philly | March 10, 2019
CPCE Core Faculty member and Division Chief of Cardiology Joseph Rossano, MD, MS was interviewed about congenital heart disease in pediatric patients.
Mumps outbreak at Temple adds to growing number of cases on college campus
Philly.com | March 1, 2019
CPCE Affiliate Faculty member Kristen Feemster discussed the importance of vaccinations in light of recent infectious disease outbreaks.
E-cigarettes, JUUL and Vaping: What Pediatric Health Care Providers Need to Know
Cornerstone | February 6, 2019
In a guest blog that originally appeared on the PolicyLab website, CPCE and PolicyLab Core Faculty member Brian Jenssen, MD, MSHP discusses what pediatric healthcare providers need to know about e-cigarettes, JUUL, and vaping.
Pediatricians Push for Laws to Prevent Teen Vaping
U.S. News & World Report | January 28, 2019
CPCE and PolicyLab Core Faculty member Brian Jenssen, MD, MSHP is the lead author on a new American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) policy statement.
Early-Onset Group B Strep Infections Drop in U.S. Neonates
MedPageToday | January 17, 2019
An editorial in JAMA Pediatrics by CPCE Core Faculty members Sagori Mukhopadhyay, MD, MMSc and Karen Puopolo, MD, PhD is discussed in this article.
Pros and cons of ‘Medicare for All’
WHYY | January 10, 2019
CPCE Core Faculty member and PolicyLab Director David Rubin, MD, MSCE spoke with WHYY's RadioTimes about rising health care costs and the future of the American health care system.
More tobacco retailers, smoking-related illness in poor neighborhoods
Rueters | January 7, 2019
CPCE Research Scientist Stephanie Mayne, PhD, MHS discussed inequalities in exposure to the harms associated with smoking, in spite of overall declining rates.
Children's hospitals more likely to give recommended antibiotics for pneumonia
KFGO | January 4, 2019
CPCE Associate Director Jeffrey Gerber, MD, PhD, MSCE and colleagues looked at treatment of children with community-acquired pneumonia at children's hospitals vs. non-children's hospitals.
2018
All in the Family: Parents Meaningfully Engaged in Pediatric Research Consortium
Cornerstone | December 12, 2018
Alex Fiks, MD, MSCE, the CPCE Associate Director for Outpatient Research Activities, and colleagues discuss the Parent Advisory Board of CHOP's Pediatric Research Consoritum (PeRC), which is described in a recent Pediatrics article.
CHOP researchers share new findings on pediatric heart disease at 2018 AHA conference
MDLinx Pediatrics | December 11, 2018
CPCE Core Faculty Members Michael O'Byrne, MD, MSCE and Joseph Rossano, MD, MS along with HAU Director Heather Griffis, PhD are mentioned in this roundup of research findings presented at the American Heart Association's 2018 Scientific Sessions in Chicago.
Global Health Researchers Address Neurodevelopmental Impact of HIV in Botswana
Cornerstone | November 28, 2018
CPCE Core Faculty member Elizabeth Lowenthal, MD, MSCE discussed a new project aimed at adapting neurocognitive tests for use in Botswana.
Ask About the Antibiotics Prescribed for Your Child
HealthDay | November 22, 2018
CPCE Director Theoklis Zaoutis, MD, MSCE, discusses how the oversue of antibiotics can lead to antibiotic resistance.
Smoking Bans Might Help Nonsmokers' Blood Pressure
HealthDay | November 21, 2018
CPCE Research Scientist Stephanie Mayne, PhD discusses work published online in the Journal of the American Heart Association, which she conducted as a postdoctoral fellow at Northwestern University.
Infectious Diseases Experts Convene to Explore Lifesaving Antibiotic Research Methods
prnewswire.com | November 16, 2018
CPCE Associate Director Jeffrey Gerber, MD, PhD, MSCE, co-chair of the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) Antimicrobial Stewardship Research Workshop, commented on the importance of continued Antimicrobial stewardship programs in all healthcare settings.
Atrial septostomy, earlier arterial switch operations linked to improved survival
Cardiovascular Business | November 16, 2018
CPCE Core Faculty member Michael O'Byrne, MD, MSCE commented on recent findings of hospital variability and outcomes of arterial switch operations for infants with transposition of the great arteries.
Transgender rights: #WontBeErased
WHYY Radio Times | November 1, 2018
CPCE & PolicyLab Core Faculty member Nadia Dowshen, MD discussed the legal, psychological and social implications of a proposal to define a person's sex as male or female as listed on their birth certificate.
Four Investigators Awarded Childhood Cancer Research Grants From St. Baldrick’s
Cornerstone | October 18, 2018
CPCE Core Faculty member Goli Mostoufi-Moab, MD is among the CHOP recipients of research grants from St. Baldrick's Foundation.
Proposed US change on evaluating green card, visa applications could impact Philly kids
WHYY | October 13, 2018
CPCE & PolicyLab Core Faculty member Kate Yun, MD, MHS, comments on proposed policy change to the way the federal government accounts for an immigrant’s use of public benefits when granting a visa or green card.
Skip the Cold Meds for Kids Under 6, Experts Say
HealthDay | October 12, 2018
The tradeoff simply isn't worth it, says CPCE Associate Director Jeffrey Gerber, MD, PhD, even if the chances of a severe side-effect are minimal.
Is your child getting enough water?
KPRC Click2Houston | October 9, 2018
CPCE Core Faculty nember Gregory Tasian, MD, MSc, MSCE discusses work his team is doing to encourage drinking water to prevent kidney stones.
No More Kids with Cancer Awards $220,000 to Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Business Insider | September 25, 2018
CPCE Core Faculty member Richard Aplenc, MD, PhD, MSCE will lead a Phase I clinical trial to investigate the effectiveness of CAR T cells to treat relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in children and young adults.
YOUR HEALTH: Why so many teens are diagnosed with kidney stones
WQAD News 8 | September 13, 2018
CPCE Core Faculty Member Gregory Tasian, MD, MSc, MSCE discusses the epidemic of kidney stone cases in teenagers.
'Striking' disparities in preemies' health may be bigger than thought, study suggests
CNN.com | September 10, 2018
CPCE Core Faculty Member Heather Burris, MD, MPH commented on a recent study of racial disparities in preterm births.
Juvenile Spondyloarthritis: Classification and Treatment Considerations
Rheumatology Advisor | August 31, 2018
CPCE Core Faculty member Pamela Weiss, MD, MSCE discussed treatment considerations and research needs pertaining to juvenile spoldyloarthritis.
Using Antibiotics Correctly
Talking About Men's Health | August 24, 2018
CPCE Associate Director Jeffrey Gerber, MD, PhD, MSCE wrote about the impact of antibiotics on the gut biome and the importance of appropriate antibiotics use.
Doctors see dramatic increase in kidney stones in teens - culprit may be prescription medications
ABC7.com | August 24, 2018
Kidney stones in children: Potential causes and what to look for
WNDU.com | August 24, 2018
News outlets continue to cover research by CPCE Core Faculty member Gregory Tasian, MD, MSc, MSCE indicating a link between antibiotics and kidney stones.
Two consumer baby monitors show worrisome results in measuring vital signs
MedicalXpress | August 21, 2018
CPCE Core Faculty member Chris Bonafide, MD, MSCE raises concerns about the accuracy of commercially available baby monitors.
Examining Gaps in Mental Health Care Among Youth With Juvenile Rheumatic Disease
Rheumatology Advisor | August 15, 2018
CPCE Core Faculty member Andrea Knight, MD, MSCE discusses recent work in which she and colleagues surveyed social workers and psychologists at rheumatology clinics about their patients' mental health care.
In Our Opinion: Be realistic about risks of football
Oneonta Daily Star | August 10, 2018
This story references a JAMA Pediatrics article coauthored by CPCE Core Faculty member Chris Feudtner, MD, PhD, MPH from earlier this year.
MRI superior to radiograph in evaluating children for sacroiliitis
healio.com | August 1, 2018
CPCE Core Faculty member Pamela Weiss, MD, MSCE discusses significance of new study comparing the diagnostic utility of radiographs to MRI in the evaluation of juvenile patients with suspected sacroiliitis.
Governor Wolf Joins Providers, Advocates, Patients in Support of Women’s Reproductive Health Rights
MyChesCo.com | July 26, 2018
CPCE and PolicyLab Core Faculty member Aletha Akers, MD, MPH spoke out against proposed changes to Title X.
Climate Change May Cause 26,000 More U.S. Suicides by 2050
The Atlantic | July 23, 2018
CPCE Core Faculty member Gregory Tasian, MD, MSc, MSCE commented on recent research.
New report from United Nations warns we have ‘miles to go’ in fight against HIV
KWBE.com | July 21, 2018
CPCE Core Faculty member Elizabeth Lowenthal, MD, MSCE commented on a report from the Joint United Nations Program on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS).
Research Indicates Imatinib Is Effective in Pediatric Patients With Chronic Phase CML
Cancer Therapy Advisor | July 19, 2018
CPCE Core Faculty member Richard Aplenc, MD, PhD, MSCE commented on recent results from a group of European researchers on the treatment of pediatric patients with chronic myeloid leukemia.
Africa: A Positive Force for Africa's Future
AllAfrica.com | July 9, 2018
This article about the need for a holistic approach to the care of adolescents living with HIV in Africa references earlier work by CPCE Core Faculty member Elizabeth Lowenthal, MD, MSCE.
Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation Announces 2018 Epidemiology Grant Recipients
Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation | July 2, 2018
CPCE Core Faculty member Richard Aplenc, MD, PhD, MSCE received one of two 2018 Epidemiology Grants from ALSF.
The era of circadian lighting in health care is dawning
Philly.com | June 28, 2018
Circadian lighting in the Medical Behavioral Unit, co-directed by CPCE Core Faculty member Stephanie Doupnik, MD, MSHP, tunes indoor lights to mimic the brightness and color spectrum of the sun as it changes during the day.
Telling Children Their HIV Status: Interview With Dr Elizabeth Lowenthal
InfectiousDiseaseAdvisor.com | June 28, 2018
CPCE Core Faculty member Elizabeth Lowenthal, MD, MSCE, discusses the challenges associated with disclosure and how clinicians can support families throughout the process.
Working to save lives, Philly physicians find way to help patients confront death
Philly.com | June 27, 2018
CPCE Core Faculty member Fran Balamuth, MD, PhD discusses the challenge of identify sepsis in the pediatric emergency room, and the early alert system she helped develop to flag at-risk patients.
The problem with kids and flavored tobacco
Philly.com | June 21, 2018
CPCE and PolicyLab Core Faculty member Brian Jenssen, MD, MSHP co-authored this piece on the dangers of flavored tobacco products and the importance of using effective policy to close the flavor loophole.
Will the New Foster Care Law Give Grandparents a Hand?
Stateline | June 5, 2018
CPCE Core Faculty member and PolicyLab Director David Rubin, MD, MSCE discussed implications of the Family First Prevention Services Act.
Study shows increase in youth suicide attempts
EurekAlert | May 16, 2018
New rersearch paper co-authored by CPCE Faculty member Stephanie Doupnik, MD, MSHP, looks at trends in emergency room and inpatient encounters for suicide ideation and attempts in children.
Mayor announces new DHS oversight board
The Philadelphia Tribune | May 11, 2018
CPCE Core Faculty member and PolicyLab Director David Rubin, MD, MSCE is among the members of a new Child Welfare Oversight Board for the city of Philadelphia.
Oral antibiotics may raise risk of kidney stones
MedicalXpress | May 11, 2018
CHOP study links antibiotic use with risk of kidney stones
Philly.com | May 10, 2018
Antibiotics May Raise the Risk for Kidney Stones
The New York Times | May 10, 2018
Risk Of Kidney Stones Linked To Antibiotic Usage
CBS Philly | May 10, 2018
Antibiotics may play role in more adolescents getting kidney stones
6ABC | May 10, 2018
Multiple news outlets covered recent research results by CPCE Core Faculty members Gregory Tasian, MD, MSc, MSCE; Michelle Denburg, MD, MSCE; Jeffrey Gerber, MD, PhD, MSCE and colleagues that shows some oral antibiotics lead to a higher risk of kidney stones.
Antibiotics Questioned in Preemies Without Confirmed Sepsis
MedPageToday | May 9, 2018
CPCE Core Faculty members Karen Puopolo, MD, PhD and Sagori Mukhopadhyay, MD, MMSc discuss treatment of premature babies with late-onset sepsis and late onset culture negative infection.
Provider knowledge of transgender care limited despite increasing prevalence
Healio | May 9, 2018
Further coverage of recent work by CPCE and PolicyLab team members Nadia Dowshen, MD, MSHP and Siobhan Gruschow, MPH, MEd.
You already have to be 21 to drink. It's time to raise the tobacco purchasing age in Pa.
PennLive | May 8, 2018
CPCE and PolicyLab Core Faculty member Brian Jenssen, MD, MSHP wrote an opinion piece about raising the legal purchase age of tobacco from 18 to 21 years of age.
Mapping Out Journeys of Changing Hopes for Seriously Ill Children
Cornerstone | May 8, 2018
In this guest blog, CPCE researcher Doug Hill, PhD shares insights researchers gained from a mixed-methods prospective cohort study on decision-making for parents of seriously ill children.
5th annual Laney's Fashionista 5K brings out hundreds to West Reading
Reading Eagle | May 7, 2018
CPCE Core Faculty member Richard Aplenc, MD, PhD, MSCE received a donation from Laney's Legacy of Hope, a nonprofit foundation that raises money for pediatric cancer research.
Training pediatricians critical to improving quality of care for transgender youth
MedicalXpress | May 5, 2018
CPCE and PolicyLab team members Nadia Dowshen, MD, MSHP, and Siobhan Gruschow, MPH, MEd, discuss recent research results.
More than 150 Experts from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Participate in the 2018 Pediatric Academic Societies Meeting
Newswise | May 5, 2018
Several CPCE and PolicyLab Team Members are mentioned for their participation in the 2018 PAS meeting.
Pediatric Academic Societies Meeting Packed with Discovery and Discussion
Cornerstone | May 4, 2018
Several CPCE and PolicyLab Team Members are mentioned in the CHOP Research Institute's roundup of PAS 2018 meeting activities.
How to Talk to Your Kids About Sex
Mainline Today | May 3, 2018
CPCE and PolicyLab Core Faculty member Aletha Akers, MD, MPH discusses some strategies for talking with adolescents about sexual health and relationships.
FDA announces crackdown on e-cigarette sales to minors
AAP News | April 24, 2018
CPCE Core Faculty member Brian Jenssen, MD, MSHP commented on FDA's move to crack down on sales of electronic cigarettes to minors.
Entrepreneurial Science Scholars Turn Ideas Into Medical Innovation
Cornerstone | April 13, 2018
CPCE Core Faculty member Brian Jenssen, MD, MSHP was among the six Entrepreneurial Science Scholars celebrated at an event hosted by Physician-in-Chief Joseph St. Geme, MD.
‘Digital parenting’: Health wearables for baby
The Miami News-Record | April 2, 2018
CPCE Core Faculty memeber Christopher Bonafide, MD, MSCE discussed in-home health monitors for infants.
Rise In Kidney Stone Cases In Teens Has Doctors, Parents Worried
CBS New York | March 27, 2018
CPCE Core Faculty member Gregory Tasian, MD, MSc, MSCE discussed his research to determine a cause for an inrease in kidney stones in teenagers.
Multidisciplinary Team Helps Save $3.2M in Drug Waste
This Week @CHOP | March 26, 2018
CPCE Associate Director Ron Keren, MD, is part of a multidisciplinary team that will implement process improvement changes resulting in a $3.2 million reduction in drug spend annually.
Too many hospitalized kids get preventive antibiotics
CIDRAP News | March 23, 2018
CPCE Core Faculty member Susan Coffin, MD, MPH commented on the results of a large international study, which indicate nearly a third of hospitalized children receive preventive antibiotics.
Parents learn to use positive methods
The Notebook | March 21, 2018
CPCE Core Faculty member Joanne Wood, MD, MSHP and colleagues discuss the PriCARE program.
Congenital Cardiac Cath Tx Often Strays from Guidelines
MedPage Today | March 19, 2018
CPCE Core Faculty member Andrew Glatz, MD, MSCE and colleagues found practice variation in transcatheter vulvoplasty in children in a recent study.
New Hope for Vaccine to Fight Childhood Virus
Everyday Health | March 12, 2018
CPCE Director Theoklis Zaoutis, MD, MSCE discusses recent research that sheds light on respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).
Fewer U.S. high school athletes play football amid concussion fears
Reuters Health | March 12, 2018
CPCE Core Faculty member Chris Feudtner, MD, PhD, MPH discusses a report in JAMA Pediatrics that he co-authored.
CHOP researchers: Why are so many young teens getting kidney stones?
WHYY | March 8, 2018
CPCE core faculty member Gregory Tasian, MD, MSc, MSCE, discusses the Prevention of Urinary Stones with Hydration (PUSH) study.
Donation benefits pediatric cancer research at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Bucks County Courier Times | March 7, 2018
The Kick Leuk Foundation recently donated $30,700 to Dr. Richard Aplenc, oncologist and head of the Acute Myeloid Leukemia Research Project at CHOP.
Sojourns Scholar Impact: Improving communication with families in pediatric palliative care
Cambia Health Foundation | March 6, 2018
CPCE Core Faculty member Jennifer Walter, MD, PhD, MS is the first Sojourns Scholar to be featured in a new blog series from the Cambia Health Foundation.
Why taking unneeded antibiotics might make you fat, and other facts to know
Philly.com | February 27, 2018
CPCE Associate Director Jeffrey Gerber, MD, PhD, MSCE discusses recent antibiotic stewardship research.
Fecal Transplantation, Molecular Testing Among New Recommendations in C. diff Guidelines
Infection Control Today | February 15, 2018
CPCE Core Faculty member Susan Coffin, MD, MPH is a member of a panel that provided new guidelines for diagnosis and treatment of Clostridium difficile.
For children with respiratory infections, antibiotics with narrower targets are better
EurekAlert | January 30, 2018
CPCE research finds similar outcomes, but higher risk of side effects from broader-spectrum antibiotics.
Richard Aplenc, MD, PhD, MSCE, Sets Course for Clinical Research Operations
Cornerstone | January 30, 2018
The CHOP Research Institute highlights CPCE Core Faculty member Dr. Aplenc upon his appointment to the role of assistant vice president and chief clinical research officer.
‘Like’ This: PolicyLab Uses Social Media to Support New Moms
Cornerstone | January 17, 2018
CPCE and PolicyLab Core Faculty member James Guevara, MD, MPH discussed his study of a Facebook support group for new moms with symptoms of postpartum depression.
Anti-TNF therapy effective against juvenile enthesitis-related arthritis
Healio | January 15, 2018
This article features recent research by CPCE Core Faculty Pamela Weiss, MD, MSCE.
What's the latest with e-cigarettes?
Philly.com | January 5, 2018
Brian Jenssen, MD, MSHP, discusses the latest research and how parents can talk to their children about the health risks of e-cigarettes.
2017
Preterm infants have narrowed upper airways, which may explain higher obstructive sleep apnea risk
EurekAlert! | December 22, 2017
This article discusses a study co-authored by CPCE Core Faculty member Hansel Otero, MD.
Study supports narrow-spectrum antibiotics for pediatric respiratory infections
Healio | December 19, 2017
Work by CPCE Associate Director Jeffrey Gerber, MD, PhD, MSCE and colleagues is featured.
Unique sensory responses to the pediatric HIV medication Kaletra
EurekAlert! | December 13, 2017
This article describes a study conducted by CPCE Core Faculty member Elizabeth Lowenthal, MD, MSCE and colleagues at the Monell Chemical Senses Center.
Drug for spinal muscular atrophy prompts ethical dilemmas, bioethicists say
MedicalXpress | December 11, 2017
CPCE Core Faculty member Chris Feudtner MD, PhD, MPH, is a co-author on a paper that examines the ethics of cost and allocation of a drug for spinal muscular atrophy.
Congress urged to fund Children’s Health Insurance Program
The Philadelphia Tribune | December 5, 2017
CPCE Core Faculty member and PolicyLab Director David Rubin, MD, MSCE discussed the need to reathorize CHIP.
For infants with heart disease, are shunts or stents better to maintain blood flow?
AAAS EurekaAlert! | November 21, 2017
CPCE Core Faculty member Andrew Glatz, MD recommends use of the transcatheter patent ductus arteriosis (PDA) stent for infants with ductal-dependent pulmonary blood flow.
New CDC Figures Show High Vaccination Rate For Philadelphia Children
KYW Newsradio | November 18, 2017
CPCE Core Faculty member Kristen Feemster, MD, MPH, MSHP discussed the importance of immunizing children.
Pennsylvania wrestles with uncertainty over children’s health insurance funding
WHYY | November 18, 2017
CPCE Core Faculty member and PolicyLab Director David Rubin, MD, MSCE discussed the reliance of many working families on CHIP.
Calm Parents Help Calm Kids With ADHD
US News & World Report | November 17, 2017
CPCE Associate Director Alex Fiks, MD, MSCE, discusses negative and positive parenting practices in Health Day report.
Infectious Diseases Experts Train Clinicians to Research Effective Antibiotic Use
Philly.com | November 15, 2017
Jeffrey Gerber, MD, MSCE, CPCE Associate Director and co-chair of the Antimicrobial Stewardship Research Workshop, discusses antimicrobial stewardship strategies in hospitals
When health reform resurfaces, don't let special needs children get lost in the shuffle
Philly.com | November 2, 2017
CPCE Core Faculty member and PolicyLab Director David Rubin, MD, MSCE wrote about the need for policies that support children with complex healthcare needs.
Mind Meets Body in New Lupus Research: Q & A With Andrea Knight, Rheumatology Physician
Cornerstone | October 11, 2017
CPCE Core Faculty member Andrea Knight, MD, MSCE discusses her research on mental health in children with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).
A Better Way to Detect Sepsis in Kids in the Emergency Department
Medscape | October 9, 2017
CPCE Core Faculty member Fran Balamuth, MD, PhD, MSCE discusses CHOP's successful sepsis recognition program.
Helping preemies avoid unnecessary antibiotics
MedicalXpress | October 5, 2017
CPCE Core Faculty member Karen Puopolo, MD, PhD discusses recent study results that may help identify extremely premature infants at low risk of developing sepsis and allow them to avoid exposure to antibiotics.
Vancomycin-TZP Combo Linked to AKI Risk in Kids
MedpageToday | October 2, 2017
Research from CPCE Core Faculty member Kevin Downes, MD, finds combination of intravenous vancomycin and piperacillin/tazobactam (TZP) associated with increased risk of acute kidney injury (AKI) in children.
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and Northwell Health Approved for $8.5 Million PCORI Research Funding Award
Business Insider | September 19, 2017
CPCE Core Faculty member and PolicyLab Director David Rubin, MD, MSCE will participate in PCORI-funded research to ease the transition to adult care for youth with sickle cell disease.
Re-Interventions Are Common in Long-Term Survivors of Childhood Heart Operation
Business Insider | September 18, 2017
CPCE Core Faculty member Andrew Glatz, MD, MSCE discussed the results of a recent study that he led.
Over 50 Experts from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Participate in AAP Annual Meeting
Newswise | September 15, 2017
CPCE Core Faculty member Chris Feudtner MD, PhD, MPH, honored with William G. Bartholome Award for Ethical Excellence.
Can a $55 water bottle prevent kidney stones? Penn and CHOP aim to find out.
Philly.com | September 14, 2017
New grant awarded to Penn and CHOP aims to prevent pediatric kidney stones, with CPCE core faculty member Greg Tasian MD, MSc, MSCE co-leading the effort.
In ER, Electronic Alert Helps Detect Sever Sepsis in Children
Newswise | September 13, 2017
CPCE Core Faculty member Fran Balamuth, MD, PhD will co-lead CHOP's Pediatric Sepsis Program.
CHOP, Penn Medicine join forces in national study of kidney stones
Philly Voice | September 13, 2017
CPCE Core Faculty Member Gregory Tasian, MD, MSc, MSCE will co-lead the Philadelphia site of the Urinary Stone Disease Research Network.
Military ban will risk the health and well-being of transgender Americans
The Hill | August 30, 2017
CPCE Core Faculty member Nadia Dowshen, MD, MSHP co-wrote an opinion piece about the impact of the ban on trangendered Americans in the military.
Experts release US policy roadmap to reduce antibiotics used in food animals
EurekAlert! | August 29, 2017
CPCE Director Theoklis Zaoutis, MD, MSCE contributed to a set of recommendations to address antibiotic resistance.
Guest commentary: Combating fear of childhood vaccines
Healio | August 28, 2017
CPCE Core Faculty member Kristen Feemster, MD, MPH, MSHP discusses results of a recent study suggesting that mothers may delay vaccinating their children if they receive discouraging information.
AAP: Infants should receive hepatitis B vaccine within first 24 hours of life
Healio | August 28, 2017
CPCE Core Faculty member Karen Puopolo, MD, PhD is quoted about an updated policy statement from the American Academy of Pediatrics
Hospitals, pediatricians, clinics step up school vaccinations
6abc.com | August 18, 2017
CPCE Core Faculty member Kristen Feemster, MD, MPH, MSHP discusses vaccine policy changes for Pennsylvania schools.
Did a New App Facilitate Faster, Easier Dermatology Consults for Families?
Cornerstone | August 17, 2017
CPCE Associate Director for Outpatient Research Activities Alexander Fiks, MD, MSCE and colleagues studied a mobile app for routine dermatologic consultations for children and adolescents.
New Program At CHOP Aiming To Reduce Repeat Teen Pregnancies
CBS Philly | August 15, 2017
CPCE Core Faculty member Emily Gregory, MD, MHS received a grant from the March of Dimes.
Meet the 2017 Health Hero Challenge Semifinalists!
Philadelphia Magazine | August 14, 2017
CPCE Core Faculty member Senbagam Virudachalam, MD, MSHP is a semifinalist.
Vaccines Have Changed the Epidemiology of Acute Otitis Media
Medscape | August 7, 2017
This article mentions a commentary by CPCE Associate Director for Inpatient Research Activities Jeffrey Gerber, MD, PhD, MSCE in Pediatrics.
Review: More Opioid Data Needed for Pediatric Noncancer Pain
Pain Medicine News | August 1, 2017
CPCE Core Faculty member Chris Feudtner, MD, PhD, MPH commented on the need for more research on pain management in pediatric patients.
Baltimore boy's new hands still gripping strong
cnn.com | July 19, 2017
CPCE Core Faculty member Sandra Amaral, MD, MHS and colleagues publish an 18-month post-op case report on Zion Harvey, the first child to successfully receive a double hand transplant.
Kids Health Matters: Vaccines for older children
6abc.com | June 21, 2017
CPCE Core Faculty member Kristen Feemster, MD, MPH, MSHP discusses important vaccines for adolescents
Suburban docs and parents are OK talking about food insecurity
kdal610.com | June 20, 2017
Are parents in suburbia comfortable having their children's doctors ask about food security? Yes, says CPCE Core Faculty member Deepak Palakshappa, MD.
New pediatric protocol reduces missed sepsis diagnoses by 76 percent
Science Daily | June 6, 2017
CPCE Core Faculty member Fran Balamuth, MD, PhD discussed a tool that she and colleagues developed to identify sepsis in pediatric patients.
Meet the CHOP Mentors Changing Research Trainees’ Lives
Cornerstone | June 6, 2017
CPCE Core Faculty member Joanne Wood, MD, MSHP is among the winners of the second annual Award for Excellence in Mentoring Research Trainees from the CHOP Research Institute.
Dr. Joseph Rossano named Chief of Cardiology at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
PR Newswire | May 23, 2017
CPCE Core Faculty member Joseph Rossano, MD, MS is named Chief of Cardiology at CHOP.
SHARE Project Explores Patients’ and Parents’ Pediatric Palliative Care Experiences
Bench to Bedside | April/May 2017
CPCE Core Faculty Member Chris Feudtner, MD, PhD, MPH discusses a new multicenter project designed to enable research in pediatric palliative care.
How This Pediatric Researcher Uses Data to Do His Job
Children's Hospital Association | May 2, 2017
CPCE Core Faculty member Richard Aplenc, MD, PhD, MSCE discusses how he uses the Pediatric Health Information System (PHIS) in his research.
Getting Into a California State of Mind: PAS Meeting Preview
Cornerstone | May 2, 2017
CPCE Core Faculty member Sagori Mukhopadhyay, MD, MMSc will receive the innaugral Society of Pediatric Research Physician Scientist Award at the PAS meeting.
Nurse response time to alarms varies based on intuition
Healio | April 17, 2017
CPCE Core Faculty member Christopher Bonafide, MD, MSCE discussed his research on nurses' response times to bedside alarms.
Why it’s a bad idea to space out your child’s vaccination shots
The Washington Post | April 17, 2017
CPCE Core Faculty member Kristen Feemster, MD, MPH, MSHP is quoted.
Nurse! What's Taking So Long?
Arizona Daily Star | April 11, 2017
CPCE Core Faculty member Christopher Bonafide, MD, MSCE discussed his research on nurses' response times to bedside alarms.
Lupus Research Alliance Picks the Top 10 Innovative Projects It Will Fund
Lupus News Today | March 31, 2017
CPCE Core Faculty member Andrea Knight, MD, MSCE is among the Lupus Research Alliance Novel Research Grant Class of 2017.
Proposed Medicaid reforms could devastate young people with complex medical needs
philly.com | March 16, 2017
CPCE and PolicyLab core faculty member Sophia Jan, MD, MSHP and colleagues blogged about proposals to repeal the Affordable Care Act and reform the federal Medicaid program.
CDC, AAP release 2017 pediatric vaccine recommendations
Contemporary Pediatrics | March 7, 2017
CPCE Director Theoklis Zaoutis, MD, MSCE is quoted about new recommendations from the CDC and AAP for pediatric immunization.
Dangerous antibiotic-resistant infections on the rise for children in the U.S., study finds
The Washington Post | February 25, 2017
CPCE Director Theoklis Zaoutis, MD, MSCE was quoted in this story about a study published in the Journal of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society.
CPCE Pilot Grant Awardees Want to Know: What Works Best?
Cornerstone, CHOP Research Institute | February 14, 2017
Fall 2016 CPCE Pilot Grant awardees are profiled.
Make no mistake, immigration order harms children
philly.com | February 1, 2017
CPCE and PolicyLab Core Faculty member Katherine Yun, MD, MHS blogged about a White House executive order restricting immigration.
Consumer-Use Baby Monitors Have Little Proven Benefit for Healthy Infants
PR Newswire | January 24, 2017
CPCE Core Faculty member Christopher Bonafide, MD, MSCE is quoted about a recent publication in JAMA.
Lots of us are sick, and it's probably going to get worse. Here's why
philly.com | January 5, 2017
CPCE Core Faculty member Susan Coffin, MD, MPH is quoted in this article about the seasonal spread of flu and flu-like illness.
Trio of Studies Shows Oral Antibiotics Are As Good As IV Antibiotics After Discharge
Bench to Bedside, CHOP Research Institute | December 2016/January 2017
Research led by CPCE Associate Director for Implementation Activities Ron Keren, MD, MPH supports the use of oral antibiotics in children after discharge from the hospital for serious infection.
2016
New Strategies Needed to Reduce Children’s Exposure to Antibiotics
Cornerstone, CHOP Research Institute | December 20, 2016
CPCE will lead CHOP's participation in a multi-center study to compare short-course antibiotic therapy to the standard 10-day course to treat community-acquired pneumonia in children.
Child abuse in Army families could be going under-reported
Philly Voice | December 15, 2016
A study by CPCE Core Faculty members Joanne Wood, MD, MSHP and David Rubin, MD, MSCE and HAU/PolicyLab staff members received media attention.
Many Parents With Job-Based Coverage Still Turn To Medicaid, CHIP To Insure Kids
Kaiser Health News | December 9, 2016
CPCE Core Faculty member and PolicyLab Director David Rubin, MD, MSCE and colleagues studied insurance use among working families.
Why Parents and Doctors Should Think About A.D.H.D. in Preschool
The New York Times | December 5, 2016
A recent study by CPCE Associate Director for Outpatient Research Activities, Alexander Fiks, MD, MSCE is highlighted.
High blood pressure is vastly underdiagnosed in children, new study says
philly.com | November 21, 2016
CPCE Associate Director for Outpatient Research Activities, Alexander Fiks, MD, MSCE is quoted about a study he and colleagues published in Pediatrics.
Q&A: How Pediatricians Can Help Suburban Families in Poverty
Cornerstone, CHOP Research Institute | November 15, 2016
Q&A with CPCE Core Faculty member Deepak Palakshappa, MD.
Guidelines May Have Helped Curb ADHD Diagnoses
WebMD | November 15, 2016
Alexander Fiks, MD, MSCE published a study analyzing the rate of ADHD diagnosis before and after 2011 AAP guidelines.
Hospitalized Children with Comorbid Mental Health Conditions Have Longer Hospital Stays
Yahoo! News | November 14, 2016
Recent research by CPCE Core Faculty member Stephanie Doupnik, MD, MSHP is highlighed.
‘Adulting’ Gets Complicated During Shift From Pediatric to Adult Medical Care
Cornerstone, CHOP Research Institute | November 8, 2016
CPCE Core Faculty member Sophia Jan, MD will lead a new project to ease the transition from pediatric to adult medical care for adolescents with chronic diseases.
Removing Roadblocks to Advance Research in Juvenile Spondyloarthritis
Bench to Bedside, CHOP Research Institute | October 31, 2016
Work by CPCE Core Faculty member Pamela Weiss, MD, MSCE to diagnose and treat juvenile spondyloarthritis (JSpA) is highlighted.
Project Aims to Automate Adverse Event Reporting in Cancer Clinical Trials
Bench to Bedside, CHOP Research Institute | October 31, 2016
CPCE Core Faculty member Tamara Miller, MD, MSCE received the Damon Runyon-Sohn pediatric cancer fellowship award for a project to support her work.
Finding of Variability in Antibiotic Prescribing Yields Improvements, Accolades
Bench to Bedside, CHOP Research Institute | October 31, 2016
Work by CPCE Associate Director for Inpatient Research Activities Jeffrey Gerber, MD, PhD, MSCE and colleagues is highlighted.
CHOP, Penn Researchers Share Progress and Tips for Using mHealth Tools
Cornerstone Blog, CHOP Research Institute | October 11, 2016
This blog post includes updates to mobile health research projects by CPCE Core Faculty members Nadia Dowshen, MD and Lisa Schwartz, PhD.
Pediatricians May Better Help Parents Quit Smoking With Decision Support Tool
Bench to Bedside, CHOP Research Institute | September 29, 2016
CPCE and PolicyLab Faculty member Brian Jenssen, MD, developed a clinical decision support tool and process that make it easy for pediatricians to routinely ask about secondhand smoke, to prescribe the parent a nicotine patch or gum, and offer a warm handoff to an adult tobacco treatment group.
Study Confirms Increasing Endocrine Disorders in Aging Childhood Cancer Survivors
Bench to Bedside, CHOP Research Institute | September 29, 2016
CPCE Faculty member Goli Mostoufi-Moab, MD, MSCE recently led a study that showed endocrine abnormalities constitute a significant burden of late effects in childhood cancer survivors.
Study of Early Reading to Babies Could be a Page-Turner
Cornerstone Blog, CHOP Research Institute | September 27, 2016
CPCE Core Faculty member James Guevara, MD, MPH is leading a research study to test the effcts of initiating a literacy program in the newborn period.
Moving On From Cancer: The Challenges Adolescent and Young Adult Survivors Face
St. Baldrick's Foundation | September 23, 2016
This blog post features work by CPCE Core Faculty member Lisa Schwartz, PhD.
New Insights about Food Allergies and Asthma
Cornerstone, CHOP Research Institute | September 23, 2016
CPCE Faculty member Robert Grundmeier, MD, co-first author of new, large-scale epidemiological study examining rates of food allergy, asthma, allergic rhinitis, and eczema in children.
CHOP rheumatologist helps young girl with autoimmune disease
Fox 29 | September 18, 2016
CPCE Core Faculty member Pamela Weiss, MD, MSCE appears in this video about treatment of a young girl with juvenile dermato myositis.
Investigators Put Their Studies Into Drive With CPCE Pilot Grants
Cornerstone, CHOP Research Institute | August 30, 2016
This article highlights research funded by the CPCE Pilot Grant program.
Choosing the Right Antibiotic for a Child's Respiratory Infection
pcori.org | August 25, 2016
The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute highlights a study led by CPCE Associate Director for Inpatient Research Activities Jeffrey Gerber, MD, PhD, MSCE.
Tour International Pediatric Research With New Global Health RAG
Bench to Bedside, CHOP Research Institute | August 22, 2016
CPCE Core Faculty member Elizabeth Lowenthal, MD, MSCE will lead a new Global health Research Affinity Group (RAG).
Positive Parenting Program Improves Bad Behavior in Preschool-Age Children
Bench to Bedside, CHOP Research Institute | August 22, 2016
The PriCARE program to promote positive parenting implemented by CPCE Core Faculty member Joanne Wood, MD, MSHP is featured.
Increasing hepatitis B vaccine prevalence among refugee children arriving in the U.S.
pharmacist.com | August 15, 2016
A recent study led by CPCE Core Faculty member Katherine Yun, MD, MHS is highlighted.
Patients on social media cause ethics headache for doctors
Reuters | August 5, 2016
CPCE Core Faculty member Chris Feudtner, MD, PhD, MPH is quoted.
Laws Limiting School Junk Food Sales and Ads Show Potential to Impact Obesity
Cornerstone, CHOP Research Institute | August 2, 2016
CPCE Core Faculty member Deepak Palakshappa, MD, MSHP conducted a comprehensive study of state and local regulations of the sale and advertising of junk food in schools and their impact on childhood obesity.
Childhood cancer survivors often develop hormone disorders
Philly.com | July 5, 2016
A study led by CPCE Core Faculty member Goli Mostoufi-Moab, MD, MSCE is highlighted.
Penn-CHOP Named CDC Prevention Epicenter Site
Newswise | June 27, 2016
CPCE Associate Director Jeffrey Gerber, MD, PhD, MSCE will serve as co-PI on a $5 million award to prevent superbugs and improve patient safety, in collaboration with Penn.
Sharing treatment decisions challenges doctors and parents of young children with autism
MedicalXpress.com | June 20, 2016
CPCE Associate Director Alexander Fiks, MD, MSCE is quoted about a recent publication on shared decision making in the care of children with autism spectrum disorder.
Home or Away? Comparing Post-Chemo Strategies for Pediatric Leukemia
Bench to Bedside, CHOP Research Institute | May 31, 2016
CPCE Core Faculty member Richard Aplenc, MD, PhD, is leading a collaborative, observational clinical trial that aims to shed light on how physicians can approach discharge scenarios for acute myeloid leukemia (AML) patients safely and consistently while also considering family preferences. The study, entitled “Home or Away From Home,” will determine the risks/benefits of outpatient vs. inpatient management of neutropenia in children with AML.
Using Sociology to Outsmart Superbugs
Cornerstone, CHOP Research Institute | May 10, 2016
Work on antimicrobial stewardship by CPCE team members Jeffrey Gerber, MD, PhD, MSCE and Julia Szymczak, PhD is highlighted.
Young Physician-Scientist Recognized for Pediatric Kidney Stone Research
Cornerstone, CHOP Research Institute | April 28, 2016
CPCE Core Faculty member Gregory Tasian, MD, MSc, MSCE recently received the 2016 Young Physician-Scientist Award at a joint meeting of the Association of American Physicians, the American Society for Clinical Investigation, and the American Physician Scientists Association for his work on environmental impact on kidney stone risk.
Here’s What Happened When A Group Of Scientists Went To Confront Their Congressional Tormentors
Huffington Post | April 14, 2016
CPCE Core Faculty member Aletha Akers, MD, MPH was among a group of scientists who defended taxpayer-funded research to lawmakers in Washington, DC.
Using Doctors’ Certification Requirements to Increase HPV Vaccination
Bench to Bedside, CHOP Research Institute | April 5, 2016
Pediatricians who participated in a maintenance of certification program designed by CPCE Associate Director Alexander Fiks, MD, MSCE and colleagues increased their rates of offering HPV vaccination vs. a control group of providers who did not participate in the certification program.
Pediatricians Vary Widely in Diagnosing ADHD, Depression
HealthDay | April 1, 2016
CPCE Associate Director Alexander Fiks, MD, MSCE and Research Staff member Stephanie Mayne, MHS are quoted about their study results, published in Pediatrics, that indicate a large variation in how often pediatricians diagnose and prescribe drugs for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
CHOP Research In The News: Quantum Award, Bone Health, Antibiotics and Weight Gain
Cornerstone, CHOP Research Institute | March 25, 2016
CPCE Core Faculty member Richard Aplenc, MD, PhD, MSCE recognized by Hyundai Hope On Wheels, and CPCE Associate Director for Inpatient Research Activities Jeffrey Gerber, MD, PhD, MSCE published a study in JAMA questioning a link between early antibiotic use and childhood obesity, in this weekly roundup of CHOP Research in the News.
The Rising Tide of ADHD Rates: Is There Evidence for a Flood of Cases?
Cornerstone, CHOP Research Institute | February 15, 2016
CPCE Core Faculty member James Guevara, MD, MPH and Research Staff member Maritza Pedlar, MPH, commented on different methods of measuring ADHD rates in children.
Whooping cough booster vouchers don't boost immunization rates of caregivers
Medical News Today | February 4, 2016
CPCE Core Faculty members Susan Coffin, MD, MPH; Alexander Fiks, MD, MSCE; and Kristen Feemster, MD, MPH, MSHP contributed to a study published in Vaccine, which found that vouchers for reduced or no-cost Tdap vaccine were not effective at increasing vaccination rates of infant caregivers.
CHOP study finds kidney stones on the rise among U.S. youth
PhillyVoice.com | January 14, 2016
A study published by CPCE Core Faculty member Gregory Tasian, MD, MSc, MSCE and colleagues found an increased risk of kidney stones among adolescents, women, and African-Americans.
Tall Man Lettering Falls Short as Error Prevention Strategy
Cornerstone, CHOP Research Institute | January 5, 2016
CPCE Core Faculty member Chris Feudtner, MD, PhD, MPH investigated the effectiveness of Tall Man lettering, a strategy intended to highlight differences in prescription drug names that look and sound alike.
At the Hospital, Better Responses to Those Beeping Alarms
The Wall Street Journal | January 4, 2016
Work by CPCE Core Faculty member Christopher Bonafide, MD, MSCE is highlighted.
2015
New vaccine offers boys another option against HPV
WHYY Newsworks | December 21, 2015
CPCE Associate Director for Outpatient Research Activities Alexander Fiks, MD, MSCE is quoted.
Infection control in day care centers crucial to reducing burden of infection
Healio.com | December 2, 2015
CPCE Core Faculty member Susan Coffin, MD, MPH presented at the 2015 Infectious Diseases Symposium.
Toughest obstacle to HPV vaccinations? Pediatricians
Philly.com | November 23, 2015
CPCE Core Faculty member Kristen Feemster, MD, MPH, MSHP commented on the apparent effectiveness of an iPad app at encouraging parents’ acceptance of the HPV vaccine.
Why Kids Need Bug Squashers: An Infectious Disease Q&A
Cornerstone, CHOP Research Institute | November 17, 2015
CPCE Director Theoklis Zaoutis, MD, MSCE talked with Cornerstone on the occasion of receiving a Distinguished Service Award from the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society (PIDS).
Aiming to improve childhood immunization rates, Pa. diagnoses problems in data collection
WHYY Newsworks | November 17, 2015
CPCE Core Faculty member Kristen Feemster, MD, MPH, MSHP commented on the need for accurate measurement of vaccination rates in schools.
Curb overuse of antibiotics in animal agriculture: AAP report
AAP Gateway | November 16, 2015
A report co-authored by CPCE Director Theoklis Zaoutis, MD, MSCE for the American Academy of Pediatrics spotlights the contribution of antibiotics in animal agriculture to antibiotic resistance.
Heaven over hospital: Parents honor dying child's request
CNN | November 3, 2015
CPCE Core Faculty member Chris Feudtner, MD, PhD, MPH commented on the case of a five year old girl with an incurable neurodegenerative disease, whose parents gave her the choice to go to the hospital or to stay at home.
Beep, beep, beep - hospital alarms sound mostly without real cause
WHYY Newsworks, The Pulse | September 10, 2015
CPCE Core Faculty member Christopher Bonafide was interviewed about his work on alarm fatigue.
Home Plate Study Hits the Ground Running on Healthy Food Prep
Cornerstone, CHOP Research Institute | August 6, 2015
CPCE Core Faculty member Senbagam Virudachalam, MD, MSHP launched a three-year study to help parents of toddlers practice healthy food preparation.
US Hospitals Often Miss Signs of Child Abuse, Adherence to Screening Guidelines Vary
Parent Herald | July 14, 2015
CPCE Core Faculty members Joanne Wood, MD, MSHP; David Rubin MD, MSCE; and Chris Feudtner, MD, PhD, MPH published results in Pediatrics indicating that some hospital personnel fail to fully evaluate young children for injuries due to abuse.
Almost All Doctors Admit They Work Sick, Study Shows
NBC News | July 6, 2015
CPCE Postdoctoral Researcher Julia Szymczak, PhD and colleagues published a study in JAMA Pediatrics investigating the frequency and the reasons why health professionals work when sick.
PCORI-Funded Project Will Assess ADHD Portal
Bench to Bedside, CHOP Research Institute | June 30, 2015
CPCE Core Faculty Member James Guevara, MD, MPH received PCORI funding to assess the effectiveness of an electronic portal for ADHD.
Fear Shouldn't Drive Policy: CHOP Expert Offers Vaccine Commentary
Bench to Bedside, CHOP Research Institute | June 30, 2015
CPCE Core Faculty Member Kristen Feemster, MD, MPH, MSHP spoke in support of vaccinations.
Health Officials Call for Better Communication about Vaccines
Charleston Gazette-Mail | June 17, 2015
CPCE Core Faculty member Kristen Feemster, MD, MPH, MSHP was the keynote speaker at the 2015 West Virginia Immunization Summit.
More Children Diagnosed with Kidney Stones
WNDU.com | June 11, 2015
CPCE Core Faculty member Gregory Tasian, MD, MSc, MSCE commented on the rise of kidney stones in kids.
Risk Factors for UTI Recurrence and Renal Scarring in Kids
Medscape | June 8, 2015
CPCE Associate Director for Implementation Ron Keren, MD, MPH published a study in Pediatrics that identified risk factors for UTI recurrence, which could help providers identify children for preventive treatment.
Teens With HIV Fare Worse When Parents Don’t Come to Clinic Appointments
FoxNews.com | March 31, 2015
CPCE Core Faculty member Elizabeth Lowenthal, MD, MSCE’s JAMA Pediatrics study showing association between lack of parental attendance at clinic visits and poor outcomes for teen HIV patients.
Researchers Honored for Using Video to Better Understand Alarm Fatigue
Cornerstone, CHOP Research Institute | March 20, 2015
Research by CPCE Core Faculty member Christopher Bonafide MD, MSCE is honored by ECRI Institute.
The Vaccine Lunacy: Disneyland, Measles and Madness
The New York Times, SundayReview | January 31, 2015
CPCE Core Faculty member Kristen Feemster, MD, MPH, MSHP is quoted on the impact of the Internet on vaccine-related decisions.
Sent Home Too Soon? The Difficult Art of Hospital Discharge
US News & World Report | January 29, 2015
CPCE Core Faculty member Evan Fieldston, MD, MBA, MSHP is quoted on the “balancing act” of hospital discharge.
Doctors Treating More Children with Kidney Stones
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette | January 27, 2015
CPCE Core Faculty member Greg Tasian, MD, MSc, MSCE comments on how pediatric kidney stones are an emerging trend that physicians may not always suspect when symptoms are presented.
2014
Raising Healthy Kids: Kidney Stones
6abc.com | October 29, 2014
CPCE Core Faculty member Greg Tasian, MD, MSc, MSCE appears on 6ABC News’ "Raising Healthy Kids" report.
Current Imaging Practices for Kidney Stones Deviate From Guidelines
Cornerstone, CHOP Research Institute | October 27, 2014
This blog highlights an article written by CPCE’s Greg Tasian, MD, MSc, MSCE and Ron Keren, MD, MPH that looked at the prevalence of the first imaging study that children obtain when they are evaluated for kidney stones.
Benefits of Antibiotic Stewardship Wane When Discontinued
Medscape.com | October 12, 2014
CPCE Co-Director Jeffrey Gerber, MD, PhD, MSCE presents study results that suggest that the benefits of an outpatient antimicrobial stewardship program diminish when advice to healthcare providers is stopped.
Enterovirus Outbreak Leaves Health Officials Guessing
US News & World Report | September 17, 2014
CPCE Core Faculty member Susan Coffin, MD, MPH is featured in this article on an outbreak of a rare and serious respiratory virus.
Seeing Clinician Slack as a Strategic Investment
Health Affairs | August 1, 2014
CPCE Core Faculty member Evan Fieldston, MD, MBA, MSHP is a co-author of a blog post about viewing frontline clinician slack as a strategic investment.
Putting Us All at Risk for Measles
The New York Times, Well Blog | June 26, 2014
CPCE Affiliate Faculty member Julia Sammons, MD, MSCE comments on the importance of educating physicians on this once virtually eradicated disease in the US.
Let’s Put a Stop to Parents Opting Out of Vaccinations for Their Kids
WHYY Newsworks | May 1, 2014
CPCE Core Faculty member Kristen Feemster, MD, MPH, MSHPR shares commentary on eliminating exemptions to childhood vaccines.
Raising Healthy Kids: Antibiotics Overuse
6abc.com | April 10, 2014
CPCE Director Theoklis Zaoutis, MD, MSCE appears on 6ABC News' "Raising Healthy Kids" report.
2013
Kids’ Coughs, Colds May Last Weeks But Don’t Need Drugs
Reuters Health | December 17, 2013
CPCE Director Theoklis Zaoutis, MD, MSCE commented on a review of the duration of common respiratory tract infections in kids.
Be Cautious With Antibiotics for Kids: Committee
NBCNews | November 18, 2013
CPCE Director Theoklis Zaoutis, MD, MSCE commented on the risk of prescribing antibiotics for viral infections.
Measles Vaccine: Lower Seizure Risk When Given Early On
Medscape | October 14, 2013
This article features commentary by CPCE Core Faculty member Kristen Feemster, MD, MPH on a study of seizure risk in infants who receive the measles vaccination.
Are ‘Alternative’ Vaccine Schedules Safer?
Philly.com The Public’s Health blog | October 3, 2013
CPCE Core Faculty member Kristen Feemster, MD, MPH addresses some common questions about alternative vaccine schedules.
ACR JIA Recommendations Updated: Use First-Line Anakinra
Medscape | September 25, 2013
CPCE Core Faculty member Pamela Weiss, MD, MSCE co-led a team to update the American College of Rheumatology’s (ACR) guidelines for treatment of systemic Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA).
Basic Biology May Explain Higher Death Rates for Boys
Chicago Tribune | September 4, 2013
CPCE Core Faculty member Chris Feudtner, MD, PhD, MPH discusses a study he and others published that looks at incidence of disease and mortality in boys vs. girls.
Parents’ ADHD Goals Tied to Treatment Choices: Study
Reuters Health | September 2, 2013
CPCE Co-Director Alexander Fiks, MD, MSCE discusses results of a study that support a shared decision-making approach to treating kids with attention deficit / hyperactivity disorder.
Penn Study Finds Safety in Cities, More Risk in Rural Areas
WHYY Newsworks | July 23, 2013
A study by CPCE Core Faculty member Sage Myers, MD, MSCE found cities to be safer than rural areas in terms of injury-related deaths.
Training Pediatricians in Antibiotic Usage Improves Compliance with Prescription Guidelines, Say Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Researchers
PRWeb | June 11, 2013
This article features an interventional study to increase appropriate use of antibiotics in primary care settings, conducted by CPCE Co-Director Jeffrey Gerber, MD, PhD, and others.
Pediatrics: Observation Often as Expensive as Inpatient Care
Medscape | May 13, 2013
This article features a study published by CPCE Core Faculty member Evan Fieldston, MD, BA, MSHP looking at costs associated with pediatric hospitalizations for observation vs inpatient status.
Children’s Hospital Pediatricians Talk about Health IT Innovations for Vaccines, Asthma
MedCityNews | April 1, 2013
CPCE Co-Director Alexander Fiks, MD, MSCE and Core Faculty member Robert Grundmeier, MD discussed the Care Assistant electronic alert system they developed for decision support to improve healthcare outcomes.
Clinicians Underprescribe Antibiotics for Black Children
Clinical Advisor | March 18, 2013
CPCE Co-Director Jeffrey Gerber, MD, PhD describes a study he and colleagues published indicating that black children were less likely to be prescribed antibiotics.
Influenza in Kids: Should You Test?
Medscape | February 19, 2013
CPCE Core Faculty Member Kristen Feemster, MD, MPH discusses when to do diagnostic testing for influenza.
Kids’ Hospital Readmissions Vary Widely
MedPageToday | January 22, 2013
CPCE Co-Director Ron Keren, MD, MPH commented on a study of readmission rates for pediatric hospitals.
2012
Antibiotics Are a Gift to be Handled with Care
The New York Times, Well Blog | November 19, 2012
This article discusses a study of association between antibiotic exposure with inflammatory bowel disease led by CPCE Director Theoklis Zaoutis, MD, MSCE and Core Faculty member Susan Coffin, MD, MPH.
CHOP Team Offers Strategy to Fight Antibiotic Resistance
WHYY Newsworks | October 19, 2012
Research led by CPCE Co-Director Jeffrey Gerber MD, PhD, MSCE reports a successful strategy for reducing inappropriate prescribing of antibiotics.
Antibiotics May Raise Bowel Disease Risk in Kids
WebMD | September 24, 2012
This article discusses a study led by CPCE Director Theoklis Zaoutis, MD, MSCE which provides evidence of a link between inflammatory bowel disease and antibiotic overuse.
Home Economics: Study Suggests Link Between Housing Woes and Child Abuse
Philly.com | July 28, 2012
A Pediatrics study led by CPCE Core Faculty member Joanne Wood, MD, MSHP found a link between child abuse rates and home foreclosure rates.
Housing Collapse Linked to Increase in Child Abuse: Study
The Huffington Post | July 17, 2012
A Pediatrics study led by CPCE Core Faculty member Joanne Wood, MD, MSHP found a link between child abuse rates and home foreclosure rates.
Children’s Hospital Finds Link Between Home Foreclosures and Child Abuse
CBSPhilly.com | July 17, 2012
A Pediatrics study led by CPCE Core Faculty member Joanne Wood, MD, MSHP found a link between child abuse rates and home foreclosure rates.
Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society Releases First Issue of New Journal
Infection Control Today | March 29, 2012
CPCE Director Theoklis Zaoutis, MD, MSCE named as editor of the new Journal of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society, which released its first issue this month.
Bundles Battling Infections in Hospitals
Infectious Diseases in Children | February 2012
CPCE Director Theoklis Zaoutis, MD, MSCE is included in this cover story on battling health care acquired infections.
Whooping Cough’s Real Victims
Philly.com Healthy Kids Blog | February 8, 2012
This blog quotes CPCE Core Faculty member Kristen Feemster, MD, MPH, MSHP on a Pertussis outbreak in Philadelphia schools.
Pediatric Risk Factors for Severe Clostridium Difficile Infection: Are Children Just Small Adults?
The Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America | February 8, 2012
A recent CHOP study on defining the epidemiology of CDI in children from two US cities, led by CPCE Affiliate Faculty member Jason Kim, MD, MSCE, is highlighted.
The Resurgence of Measles: Guidance for Clinicians
Medscape.com | February 2, 2012
This article by CPCE Core Faculty member Kristen Feemster, MD, MPH, MSHP provides guidance for clinicians on the reemergence of measles as a public health threat.
2011
APHA: Hospitals May Have to Mandate Flu Shot, Panel Says
MedPage Today | November 3, 2011
CPCE Core Faculty member Chris Feudtner, MD, PhD, MPH presents at the American Public Health Association Annual Meeting on the ethical implications of mandating flu vaccinations for healthcare workers.
Child with Autism May Affect Family Income: Study Shows Mothers of Autistic Children are Less Likely to be Employed
WebMD | May 11, 2011
CPCE Affiliate Faculty Member David Mandell, ScD presents findings on economic impact of autism at International Meeting for Autism Research in San Diego.
Overwhelmed on Wednesdays? Strategies to Smooth Out Variations in Admissions
Today’s Hospitalist | May 6, 2011
CPCE Core Faculty member Evan Fieldston, MD, MBA is interviewed about his recent research in understanding admissions, patient flow, and staffing workload.'
Housing Troubles Linked to a Spike in Child Abuse Admissions
EGMN: Notes from the Road | May 3, 2011
CPCE Core Faculty member Joanne Wood, MD, MSHP, reported at the annual meeting of the Pediatric Academic Societies in Denver that there is a significant link between mortgage delinquency and foreclosure and the rate of hospital admissions for injuries from child abuse.
Girls Hit Puberty Earlier Than Ever, and Doctors Aren’t Sure Why
USA Today | April 14, 2011
CPCE Core Faculty member Chris Feudtner, MD, PhD, MPH is included in this story on a trend toward an earlier onset of puberty.
Society of Hospital Medicine Now Accepting Applications for Young Researchers Award
Medical News Today | March 16, 2011
CPCE Core Faculty member Evan Fieldston, MD, MBA comments on the opportunities winning the Young Researchers Award from The Society of Hospital Medicine has afforded him.
2010
What Leads to Lower-Quality Patient Care?
The Hospitalist | August 9, 2010
CPCE Core Faculty member Evan Fieldston, MD, MBA, MSHP and his research on workload and quality of care are featured.
H1N1 Flu Has Hit Kids with Neuromuscular Disorders Especially Hard
USA Today | August 10, 2010
This article cites a 2005 study by CPCE Co-Director Ron Keren, MD, MPH and Core Faculty member Susan Coffin, MD, MPH on complications of influenza in children with neuromuscular disorders.
Bronchiolitis Research Supports AAP Guidelines on Diagnosis, Treatment
Infectious Diseases in Children | February 4, 2010
Research analyzing data from multiple studies on bronchiolitis led by CPCE Affiliate Faculty member Joseph Zorc, MD, MSCE is profiled.
2009
Antimicrobial Prophylaxis for Urinary Tract Infection in Children
The New England Journal of Medicine | October 29, 2009
This editorial co-authored by CPCE Co-Director Ron Keren, MD, MPH discusses the usefulness of antimicrobial prophylaxis for treatment of UTI in children.
Skeletal Surveys in Infants with Suspected Abuse
NEJM Journal Watch | February 19, 2009
CPCE Core Faculty member Joanne Wood, MD, MSHP’s recent Pediatrics study on how the “red flags” of abuse could help determine which infants with isolated skull fractures should undergo skeletal surveys is summarized.
2008
Diagnosis, Treatment of Young Children with UTI
Infectious Diseases in Children | December 2008
This article highlights a talk by CPCE Co-Director Ron Keren, MD, MPH at the annual American Academy of Pediatrics meeting on a controversial recommendation regarding the diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of urinary tract infections in children.
Defining the Grandma Effect
ABC News | November 10, 2008
CPCE Core Faculty member David Rubin, MD, MSCE is quoted in this article on the “grandma effect,” the psychological benefits of having grandparents care for a child when the parents are unable to.
Preventing Healthcare-associated Infections: Scope of the Problem
Medscape.com | September 27, 2008
CPCE Core Faculty member Susan Coffin, MD, MPH presented at the National Association of Neonatal Nurses 24th Annual Educational Conference.
FDA Approves Expanded Use of Caspofungin Acetate for Pediatric Patients
DocGuide.com | August 6, 2008
CPCE Director Theoklis Zaoutis, MD, MSCE is quoted in this article on a new option for clinicians to use to treat patients aged 3 months to 17 years with indicated fungal infections.
Test Predicts Risk of Serious Jaundice
UPI.com | January 10, 2008
This article highlights CPCE Co-Director Ron Keren, MD, MPH’s Pediatrics study on a medical screening that could help predict which newborns should be monitored to avoid complications of jaundice.
2007
The Top Ten Pediatric Stories of 2007
NEJM Journal Watch | December 5, 2007
CPCE investigators' study of prophylactic antibiotic therapy for recurrent UTIs named as one of "Top Ten Pediatric Stories of 2007" by Journal Watch Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine.
Schools’ Alarm Outpaces Infection
Philly.com | October 29, 2007
CPCE Core Faculty member Susan Coffin, MD, MPH, is included in this Philadelphia Inquirer article regarding recent MRSA concerns.
Regimens: Antibiotics for Children Prone to Urinary Infections
The New York Times | July 17, 2007
This article references a study by CPCE Co-Director Ron Keren, MD, MPH on prophylactic use of antibiotics for treatment of recurrent UTI.
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