Child, Parenting, and Healthcare Provider Issues
Autism and Police: Using Virtual Reality to Train for Safe Interactions
January 10, 2019
For individuals with autism spectrum disorders, differences in communication may make interacting with strangers a challenging experience. When the stranger is a police officer, the encounter can quickly become dangerous for everyone involved. Read more to learn about a CHOP study testing the effectiveness of a virtual reality tool to improve the safety of interactions between police and adolescents and adults with autism spectrum disorders.
#BirdBoxChallenge- The Latest Dangerous Fad
January 7, 2019
The Bird Box challenge is the latest dangerous social media trend. Read more to learn about it.
ICYMI December 2018: Report Cards and Child Abuse, Climbing Gun-Related Deaths, Suicide and CTE, and more
January 2, 2019
Read more for our monthly roundup of newsworthy articles in the world of child injury prevention.
Our Most Popular Blog Posts of 2018
December 27, 2018
With a new year almost upon us, here is a look-back on Research in Action's most popular 2018 blog posts.
How CHOP is Taking Innovation to the Next Level in Pediatric Digital Health
December 20, 2018
My colleague, Daria Ferro, MD and I recently conducted a presentation entitled, “From Problem to Impact: Toward an Innovation Ecosystem,” as part of the Healthcare Informatics Series by CHOP's Department of Biomedical and Health Informatics. Read more for our strategies on how to bring new ideas to fruition at CHOP.
Flashback Friday: Toy Safety
December 14, 2018
Inspired by a recent annual survey on toy safety, and with many of us entering our peak holiday toy shopping, today's Flashback Friday post highlights our previous toy safety blog posts.
ICYMI November 2018: How Gun Laws Save Children's Lives, Femicide, College Professors and Suicide Prevention, and More
November 30, 2018
Read more for a roundup of newsworthy articles in the area of child injury prevention from November 2018.
Dangerous Trend - Liquid Nitrogen and Food
November 20, 2018
Learn about a new food trend at malls, kiosks, and fairs across the country that carries health risks.
A PROFOUND Approach to Concussion Research
November 8, 2018
A new research collaborative sees value in taking a multi-disciplinary approach to concussion research in children and teens.
ICYMI October 2018: Marijuana's Long-Term Effects in Children, Football Rule Changes and Concussions, Suicide Risk and Sexual Orientation, and More
October 31, 2018
Read more for October's roundup of newsworthy articles in the world of child injury prevention.