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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 Male teen using CHOP's Virtual Driving Assessment
Published on PhillyVoice
Many teens lack easy access to vehicles to practice driving or adults to supervise their time behind the wheel, researchers say.

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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 Clinician drawing blood from pediatric patient
Published on Blog | Clinical Futures
Blood culture collection is an essential component of clinical care in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU), but practices vary regarding the preferred source of blood cultures, frequency of repeat cultures, and surveillance culture practices in asymptomatic patients. The overuse of blood cultures can lead to false-positive results, increased length of stay and health care costs, and contribute to unnecessary antibiotic administration.…

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The Clinical Futures is located at the Roberts Center for Pediatric Research, 2716 South Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146.

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