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CHOP Researchers Awarded NIH Emergency Grant to Study MIS-C Diagnostics
Published on Jan 6, 2021 in Cornerstone Blog
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.
Small Change May Optimize Rescue From Systemic Failure
Published on Mar 17, 2020 in Cornerstone Blog
The PRoMPT BOLUS clinical trial will help determine the optimal fluid resuscitation to treat pediatric sepsis.
Looking Back is Forward Thinking for Sepsis Researchers
Published on Mar 3, 2020 in Cornerstone Blog
Researchers develop surveillance algorithm to identify pediatric sepsis using routine clinical data within CHOP’s Electronic Health Records.
In the News: Sepsis in Scientific American, Updating Genetic Tests, Prenatal Gene Editing, Nature Magazine, Type 1.5 Diabetes
Published on Oct 19, 2018 in Cornerstone Blog
Scientists made strides in our approach to genetic tests, prenatal gene editing, type 1.5 diabetes, and more.
In the News: Pediatric Academic Societies Meeting Packed With Discovery and Discussion
Published on May 4, 2018 in Cornerstone Blog
Check out a preview of some of the novel research our clinical and scientific experts are presenting at the Pediatric Academic Societies Meeting.
In ER, Electronic Alert Helps Detect Severe Sepsis in Children
Published on Sep 13, 2017 in Press Releases
Snapshot Science: Can Electronic Alerts Help Identify Sepsis in Sick Children?
Published on Aug 1, 2017 in Cornerstone Blog
A two-step electronic alert system successfully reduced missed sepsis diagnoses in children by 76 percent. The new pediatric protocol, which incorporates the use of vital signs, risk factors, and a clinician's judgment, shows promise as a sensitive and specific tool that…
More than 70 Experts from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Participate in the 2017 Pediatric Academic Societies Meeting
Published on May 9, 2017 in Press Releases