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Below you will find links to the latest clinical effectiveness research news and articles featuring Clinical Futures, formerly The Center Pediatric for Clinical Effectiveness (CPCE) at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Research Institute, along with an archive of prominent news stories (and press releases).

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Featured Story Smoking
Published on Medical Xpress
Researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) found that a new automated tobacco treatment system integrated into routine pediatric care helped drive a 3.9% absolute increase in smoking cessation among mothers—a population-level impact…

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Clinical effectiveness work seeks to determine the best ways to prevent, diagnose, and treat pediatric illness. The Clinical Futures blog shares credible and timely commentary on the latest news, research, events, and more as we work together to improve and advance the quality of care delivered to children. Please Contact Us (Contact US) for information requests.

FEATURED POST Teen driver
Published on Blog | Clinical Futures
Driving offers several benefits for adolescents, including increased independence, mobility, and access to social and economic opportunities. However, motor vehicle crashes remain a leading cause of death among this age group. To address this risk, Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) policies implement learner’s permits and restrict adolescents' driving privileges. While there is evidence these policies are effective at reducing crashes, they often…

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