Research In Action
Published September 21, 2023 in Research in action
In recognition of Child Passenger Safety Week, Dr. Patty Huang discusses common child restraint challenges facing families of children with behavioral differences.
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December 19, 2017 in Research in action
Tiffani Johnson, MD, is studying implicit racial bias towards children and ways to reduce it.
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December 14, 2017 in Research in action
Today marks the fifth anniversary of the Sandy Hook tragedy, when 20 children and six educators were shot and killed. Read on for perspective on how a public health approach can transform efforts to reduce gun violence involving youth.
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December 6, 2017 in Research in action
A new study reevaluates the safety benefits of restraining children under age 2 rear-facing versus forward-facing in motor vehicles. Learn what has and hasn't changed when it comes to keeping the youngest child passengers optimally protected.
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November 20, 2017 in Research in action
Learn about new research that examined how the teen brain's executive functions affect crash rates.
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November 17, 2017 in Research in action
This Flashback Friday post is dedicated to the danger of hoverboards, some of which have been recalled just this week.
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November 8, 2017 in Research in action
Learn about CHOP's comprehensive approach to addressing intimate partner violence in a clinical setting.
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November 6, 2017 in Research in action
The CChIPS 2017 Annual Report features snapshots of child safety-focused research projects completed during the 2016-2017 project year.
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November 1, 2017 in Research in action
Naturalistic data provides a real-world look at how teen drivers crash. Read about a new line of research comparing teen and adult drivers.
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October 26, 2017 in Research in action
My colleagues and I recently published a study describing the underrecognized frequency of nontraffic incidents, injuries, and fatalities among children.
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October 12, 2017 in Research in action
Read more about a recent study on the effectiveness of swimming lessons for children with mild to severe autism.