What’s new at CIRP

Below you will find links to the latest child safety research news and articles featuring the Center for Injury Research and Prevention (CIRP) at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Research Institute, along with an archive of prominent news stories and press releases.

Press Releases

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Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Researchers Analyze Best Methods to Minimize Risk of Pediatric Vehicular Heatstroke
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New research from CChIPS finds that a combination of interventions is optimal to prevent children from dying in overheated cars

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Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Researchers Show Eye Tracking Metrics Help Identify Concussion-Related Vision Disorders
Major Milestone: 10,000 Virtual Driving Assessments Completed Across CHOP Primary Care Offices
Nemours Children’s Health Researcher Shapes National Recommendations on Screening for Trauma in Children with Injuries
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In The News

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Padded Caps Could Help to Reduce Concussion Among Professional Football Players
Published on — CHOP Research Institute
The CHOP Research Institute highlights research into add-on helmet shells co-authored by Minds Matter Co-Director Dr. Kristy Arbogast.

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Concussion-related Vision Disorders Identified Through Eye Tracking & Major Milestone Met in Research for Teen Driver Safety
— CHOP Cornerstone Blog
Lab Life Video Series: Minds Matter
— CHOP Research Institute
Preventing Hot Car Deaths
— CTV News

Research In Action Blog

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Major Problems with Minor Cannabinoids
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Dr. Kevin Osterhoudt and Anthony Jaworski expose the hidden dangers of unregulated cannabinoids and outlines how families and policymakers can help protect kids.

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In the Driver’s Seat: Teen Perspectives on Congenital Heart Disease and Safe Driving
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Expanding Water Toys: A Growing Spectrum of Child Injury
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Newsletters

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Young Driver Safety Research In Action Newsletter - August 2025
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Featuring a major milestone in pediatric primary care at CHOP and the latest young driver safety research.

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Research In Action Blog Newsletter - August 2025
Research In Action Blog Newsletter - July 2025
NJ-SHO Center for Integrated Data Newsletter - July 2025
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