Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children

This week’s In the News highlights research on MIS-C, an association between serotonin and heart valve disease, a genetic basis for sleep disorders, and neonatal resuscitation guidelines.

CHOP and Penn researchers discussed the latest findings about the mechanisms of immunity at the CHOP Research Institute 2022 Scientific Symposium.

Researchers used deep immune profiling to better understand immune activation in children with multisystem inflammatory syndrome.

CHOP researchers provide photos and descriptions of skin manifestations in MIS-C patients to aid healthcare providers diagnose future cases.

Researchers in search of novel MIS-C diagnostic that could have a major impact on care of children with fever in the post-COVID era.

Long-term effects of MIS-C on cardiac function will need further study.