News Results for Robert J. Levy, MD

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‘Catalytic Funding’ Establishes the Topolewski Pediatric Heart Valve Center

Published on May 18, 2023 in Cornerstone Blog
Multimillion-dollar Gift Establishes the Topolewski Pediatric Heart Valve Center A multimillion-dollar gift from the Topolewski’s will further advance both clinical and basic science research at CHOP to treat pediatric heart valve disease.

CHOP-based Pennsylvania Pediatric Medical Device Consortium Awards Seed Grants to Five Companies Developing Medical Devices for Children

Published on May 1, 2023 in Press Releases
Projects address a variety of clinical issues, including pediatric respiratory distress and Respiratory Distress Syndrome, neonatal jaundice, IV infiltration, and surgical hemorrhage.

Snapshot Science: Does Serotonin Contribute to Heart Valve Disease Progression in Patients With Low Serotonin Transport Activity?

Published on Feb 13, 2023 in Cornerstone Blog
Does Serotonin Contribute to Heart Valve Disease Progression in Patients With Low Serotonin Transport Activity? Researchers explore how serotonin may affect the heart’s mitral valve and potentially accelerate degenerative mitral regurgitation.

In the News: MIS-C, Heart Disease, Sleep Genes, Neonatal Resuscitation

Published on Jan 20, 2023 in Cornerstone Blog
In the News 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 Researchers Show Serotonin Can Contribute to Heart Valve Disease

Published on Jan 18, 2023 in Press Releases
Researchers in CHOP’s Pediatric Heart Valve Center have found that the neurotransmitter serotonin can adversely affect the heart’s mitral valve.

Snapshot Science: Can Durability, Longevity of Bioprosthetic Heart Valves be Improved?

Published on Feb 25, 2022 in Cornerstone Blog
Modifying Bioprosthetic Heart Valves With Polymer Can Improve Durability Structural degeneration of bioprosthetic heart valves can be prevented, according to new study from the Center for Pediatric Heart Valve Disorders.

CHOP Researchers Show Modifying Bioprosthetic Heart Valves with Polymer Can Improve Durability

Published on Feb 7, 2022 in Press Releases
CHOP Researchers have found that modifying bioprosthetic heart valves with a polymer known as POS prevents structural degeneration of the valve.

Frontier Program Aims to Address Daunting Challenges of Heart Valve Disorders

Published on Jan 26, 2021 in Cornerstone Blog
2021 Frontier Program: Center for Pediatric Heart Valve Disorders Multidisciplinary team takes a coordinated approach to treat valve diseases and expand the existing knowledge of these complex conditions.

In the News: Peanut Allergy First, Support for Teen Resilience, Healthcare Disparities and Pain Treatment, Pediatric Medical Device Awards

Published on Feb 14, 2020 in Cornerstone Blog
In the News Read about a breakthrough peanut allergy treatment, support for teen resilience, healthcare disparities in pain treatment, and pediatric medical device awards.

Consortium Guides Innovation in Pediatric Medical Devices

Published on Jun 5, 2019 in Cornerstone Blog
Consortium Guides Innovation in Pediatric Medical Devices Led by Dr. Robert Levy, the Pennsylvania Pediatric Medical Device Consortium is focused on bringing pediatric medical device concepts to fruition.
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