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A 17-year-old inmate charged with murder, Shane Pryor, escaped from the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Described as dangerous, Pryor was last seen heading toward University Avenue and Civic Center Boulevard. Police urge the public not to approach him and to call 911 or submit a tip if spotted. This is a developing story.
Philadelphia health officials have reported a measles cluster originating from an infant patient at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), spreading to at least three other unvaccinated individuals. The health department is investigating additional cases and has issued warnings for potential exposure locations. Measles is highly contagious, particularly dangerous to certain groups, and preventable with the MMR vaccine. The outbreak highlights concerns about declining vaccination rates and adherence to public health guidelines.
Surgeons at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) have found that over-the-counter medications such as ibuprofen and acetaminophen provide similar pain control as opioids for children undergoing routine elbow surgery. The study, published in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, suggests that recommending non-opioid medications can improve opioid stewardship and reduce the risk of opioid misuse and diversion. The researchers found no significant differences in pain ratings between the opioid and non-opioid groups, with many patients prescribed opioids not taking them or taking them for only a short period of time. The findings support the use of non-opioid pain control for elbow and similar surgeries, potentially leading to improved quality and safety of surgical care in pediatric orthopaedics.