In this week’s recap, our researchers make headlines with their work in endocrinology, autism research, telehealth, the gut-brain connection, and more.
Nobody enjoys sitting in a doctor's waiting room, especially when they have an uncomfortable skin condition. A Children's Hospital of Philadelphia study team tested a direct-to-consumer mobile app designed to facilitate routine dermatologic consultations for children and adolescents. The pilot study results showed the telemedicine technology was acceptable, easy to use, and expedited care.
From cancer drugs designed to match a child's specific molecular abnormality, to a phone app that can offer a dermatologic diagnosis quicker than an office visit, the future of children's healthcare is unfolding right before our eyes at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Research Institute.
