Bone Mineral Density

Recognize World Aids Day, Dec. 1, by reading about new research from investigators in our division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases.

Not every child who comes to the hospital is sick. Some of the families who visit The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia on a regular basis are voluntary participants in research studies.

News abounds this first week of spring, and we bring you fresh insights from new scientific studies cultivated by experts at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. But first, take a moment to celebrate a special award that recognizes the dedication of pediatric oncologist Richard Aplenc, MD, PhD, MSCE.

Many of today’s healthy children and teens will develop later-onset chronic conditions including heart disease, cancer, and osteoporosis.