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The Poison Control Center at CHOP is warning families, healthcare providers, and policymakers about a concerning rise in serious and potentially fatal diphenhydramine poisonings, particularly among teenagers.
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Dr. Elizabeth Silvestro describes how undergraduate research interns in the CHAMP Lab are advancing pediatric injury prevention through hands-on innovation, collaboration, and mentorship.
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Learn why gel-filled squishy toys can pose a serious burn risk when heated, including through microwaving or being left in a hot car.
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Dr. Sara Freed and Lindsey Klinger O'Donnell recently wrote a CHOP Clinical Futures blog post highlighting recent research on disparities in driving intentions and licensure of teens based on their neighborhood opportunities. Read more for an excerpt of their blog post.
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Read our latest roundup of notable child injury prevention news articles from June 2026.
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Read an interview with Dr. Xiaoxia Dong, Assistant Professor of City & Regional Planning at the University of Pennsylvania and new CIRP Affiliate Research Scientist, about urban planning and how he collaborates with the Neuroscience of Driving team.
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Julianna Berardi shares results from a CHOP Violence Intervention Program quality improvement initiative that strengthened patient and family feedback collection and offers a roadmap for optimizing patient-reported outcomes in other clinical settings.
Concussion Education: Supporting School Nurses and Youth Athletic Program Leaders in Managing Injury
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New research identifies concussion education and support gaps among school nurses and youth athletic program leaders, highlighting opportunities to improve concussion care for children in urban communities.
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Kratom and 7-OH products are increasingly causing poisonings in Pennsylvania, underscoring the need for common-sense regulations to protect children and adults.
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Drowning remains a leading cause of death in young children, and preventing it requires both proven safety strategies and equitable access to water safety resources.
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Dr. Valentina Graci and Maitland Witmer describe a new study exploring how Pedestrian Automatic Emergency Braking, while advancing safety for pedestrians, may impact vehicle occupants during abrupt braking events.
