Feb 28 2013
Those of us here at Cornerstone are excited to welcome another member of the CHOP family to the blogosphere: the Center for Injury Research and Prevention has launched a new blog! Research in Action will feature news and commentary on the important work being done at the Center for Injury Research and Prevention every day, and will tackle such topics as teen driving, child safety seats, and concussions.
Permanent link to this article: http://www.research.chop.edu/blog/say-hello-to-research-in-action/
Feb 26 2013
How time flies! It seems almost impossible that the many events of 2003 are now almost ten years in the past. It’s also hard to believe that the completion of the Human Genome Project, a government-led initiative involving researchers from all around the world, was nearly a decade ago.
Permanent link to this article: http://www.research.chop.edu/blog/using-next-generation-sequencing-to-understand-and-treat-disease/
Feb 22 2013
Children who are born with complex heart defects like congenital heart disease can often have poor growth. A new study from a pediatric cardiologist and her team at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia suggests that that this poor growth may stem from factors beyond deficient nutrition, and may include abnormalities in overall growth regulation.
Permanent link to this article: http://www.research.chop.edu/blog/some-kids-with-heart-defects-may-experience-abnormal-growth-regulation/
Feb 19 2013
Several gene variants can influence a person’s potential lifespan by either raising the probability of developing a disease or by providing protection from disease, according to new research from The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
Permanent link to this article: http://www.research.chop.edu/blog/chop-study-finds-link-between-genes-and-lifespan/
Feb 15 2013
One out of 88 children in the United States has been diagnosed as having an autism spectrum disorder. There is no cure and relatively few treatments that work well for everyone on the autism spectrum. But research, including ground-breaking studies on infants, is making great strides to better understanding autism spectrum disorders.
Permanent link to this article: http://www.research.chop.edu/blog/searching-for-the-signs-of-autism-in-infantsvideo/
Feb 14 2013
A team led by CHOP’s Marni J. Falk, MD, has expanded next-generation gene tools designed to sequence nuclear DNA to analyze a separate source of DNA — that found within mitochondria. Mitochondria are key suppliers of the energy needed for the multiple functions of our cells. Mitochondria contain their own DNA, and play a pivotal role in human health and disease.
Permanent link to this article: http://www.research.chop.edu/blog/unlocking-the-secrets-of-mitochondria/
Feb 12 2013
It’s been nearly a decade since scientists completed the Human Genome Project — a scientific marvel that, in its essence, provided the blueprint for the genetic make-up of humans.
Permanent link to this article: http://www.research.chop.edu/blog/the-human-genome-yep-theres-an-app-for-that/
Feb 07 2013
The idea of “personalized” medicine isn’t just about a one-on-one encounter with a doctor, the use of sophisticated mobile applications, or heightened access to healthcare providers, medical records, and services. Personalized medicine also extends into the depths of who each of us are at our essence — to our individual genetic makeup.
Permanent link to this article: http://www.research.chop.edu/blog/the-cornerstone-of-personalized-medicine/
Feb 04 2013
We are proud to announce that The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia has been named the nation’s overall best pediatric hospital by Parents magazine in its exclusive list of the 10 Best Children’s Hospitals.
Permanent link to this article: http://www.research.chop.edu/blog/parents-magazine-names-chop-top-pediatric-hospital/
Feb 01 2013
Two recently published studies show that extending cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) longer than previously thought useful saves lives in children and adults. The research teams analyzed the impact of duration of CPR in patients who suffered cardiac arrest while hospitalized.
Permanent link to this article: http://www.research.chop.edu/blog/longer-cpr-saves-lives-in-children-and-adults/
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