What’s new at Clinical Futures

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).

In The News

Featured Story Boy at camp
For most kids, camp homesickness is just a 'bump in the road.' A CHOP expert explains how parents should respond
Published on — Philly Voice
In a recent Philly Voice article, Richard Chung, MD, FAAP, FSAHM, emphasizes the importance of understanding homesickness as a common experience. He also shares strategies that help children overcome it by engaging with their environment.

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Tyra Bryant-Stephens, MD, Talks Asthma Reminders Ahead of School Year
— Contemporary Pediatrics
New study reveals critical link between neighborhood violence, youth fighting, and perceived firearm availability
— Medical Xpress
35 Percent of Eligible Children Receive RSV Prophylaxis With Nirsevimab
— Physician's Weekly

Press Releases

The Center’s published research papers, evidence-based reports, and initiatives are highlighted in Clinical Futures’ press releases.

FEATURED RELEASE Dr. Gregory Tasian
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Researchers Lead Largest Comparative Study of Surgical Interventions for Children and Adolescents with Kidney Stones
Published on — CHOP Newsroom
Researchers at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), along with several academic partners, announced the primary results of the Pediatric KIDney Stone (PKIDS) trial, the largest comparative effectiveness study of surgical interventions for…

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Major Milestone: 10,000 Virtual Driving Assessments Completed Across CHOP Primary Care Offices
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Receives Grant to Study Noninvasive Technique for Detecting Malaria Via Breathalyzer
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Researchers Demonstrate that Doula and Midwife Support for Mothers in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Improves Postpartum Care
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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 Kidney Stones
Ureteroscopy vs. Shockwave Lithotripsy: Choosing the Best Kidney Stone Treatment for Children and Adolescents
Published on — Blog | Clinical Futures
A new study, published in JAMA Network Open, conducted by researchers at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), along with several academic partners, evaluated the effectiveness of stone clearance and patient-reported outcomes in children and adolescents who underwent either ureteroscopy or shockwave lithotripsy. This research is part of the Pediatric KIDney Stone (PKIDS) trial, which is the largest comparative effectiveness study of…

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CHOP Researchers Identify Respiratory Targets During Delivery Room Resuscitation of Preterm Infants
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"My body, my baby": a qualitative study examining drivers of infant-feeding choices among women living with HIV in Philadelphia
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Examining Nirsevimab Uptake in CHOP’s Primary Care Network: Equity Gaps and Opportunities for Improvement
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