News & Innovations in Pediatric Research
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Explore the latest news in pediatric research at ¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ· Children's. From local headlines and national media coverage to press releases and peer-reviewed publications, this is where we share how our work is making an impact. You’ll also find highlights from recent events, conferences, and major milestones.
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Celebrating Discovery: Research Week at ¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ·
Research Week at ¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ· is our annual celebration of pediatric research discovery. This weeklong event brings together medical students, residents, faculty, and staff to showcase their work and share ideas. The event promotes collaboration across specialties and campuses, creating a space where emerging science and clinical expertise come together to shape the future of children’s health.
Dr. Davis Emphasizes the Critical Role of Research
Watch the video below as Dr. Matthew Davis, EVP, Enterprise Physician-in-Chief and Chief Scientific Officer, highlights the importance of groundbreaking research in advancing pediatric health care.
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Media Coverage & News Highlights
New Hope for Babies With Brittle Bone Disease
A CBS News Philadelphia segment spotlights groundbreaking care for osteogenesis imperfecta, or brittle bone disease, at ¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ· Children’s Hospital, Delaware. The story follows baby Koa and his mother, sharing how early diagnosis and specialized treatment are helping him grow stronger.
Study Links Fetal Fentanyl Exposure to Birth Defects
An NBC News article highlights new research linking fetal exposure to fentanyl with an increased risk of birth defects. The study, led by ¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ· Children’s researchers, raises important questions about opioid use during pregnancy and its long-term impact on infant health.
Rethinking Appendicitis Treatment in Children
A Washington Post article explores emerging research on treating pediatric appendicitis with antibiotics instead of surgery.ÌýHighlighting studies led by our researchers, the piece examines how nonoperative management could offer a less invasive alternative to traditional appendectomy.
Zika Virus Study Explores New Path in Cancer Treatment
AÌýHealth News FloridaÌýarticle reports on a $7 million grant supporting research at ¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ· into using the Zika virus as a cancer therapy. The study explores how the virus might selectively target cancer cells while leaving healthy tissue unharmed.
Media Releases From the ¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ· Newsroom
Medical Journal Features
SURGERY RESEARCH
Improving Surgical Outcomes for Pilonidal Disease
¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ· researchers in Delaware Valley published findings inÌýJAMA SurgeryÌýshowing that a novel technique, Liposet expiation, significantly reduces recurrence of pilonidal disease in adolescents and young adults, marking a major advancement in pediatric surgical care.
CARDIAC RESEARCH
Closing Gaps in Pediatric Hypertension Care
¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ· researchers in North Florida published in theÌýAmerican Journal of Hypertension, identifying missed opportunities in prescribing antihypertensive therapy for youth with diagnosed high blood pressure, informing strategies to improve pediatric hypertension management.
ENDOCRINOLOGY RESEARCH
Advancing Hormone Therapy for Early Puberty
¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ· researchers in Central Florida co-authored a study published inÌýHormone Research in Paediatrics, supporting the effectiveness of 6-month leuprolide acetate injections for treating central precocious puberty, offering families a longer-lasting and less frequent treatment option.
Peer-Reviewed Publications From Our Experts
Explore how ¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ· researchers are contributing to scientific discovery and advancing pediatric health through published studies.