https://injury.research.chop.edu/ en Tue, 04 Aug 26 00:00:00 -0400 https://injury.research.chop.edu/blog/posts/hasnt-been-drill-increasing-cases-diphenhydramine-poisoning 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. August 4, 2026 Anonymous https://injury.research.chop.edu/blog/posts/hasnt-been-drill-increasing-cases-diphenhydramine-poisoning https://injury.research.chop.edu/blog/posts/inside-champ-lab-how-undergraduate-researchers-are-shaping-pediatric-injury-prevention Dr. Elizabeth Silvestro describes how undergraduate research interns in the CHAMP Lab are advancing pediatric injury prevention through hands-on innovation, collaboration, and mentorship. July 28, 2026 Anonymous https://injury.research.chop.edu/blog/posts/inside-champ-lab-how-undergraduate-researchers-are-shaping-pediatric-injury-prevention https://injury.research.chop.edu/blog/posts/microwaved-squishy-toys-and-burn-risk-safety-alert-families-and-clinicians Learn why gel-filled squishy toys can pose a serious burn risk when heated, including through microwaving or being left in a hot car. July 21, 2026 Patty Huang https://injury.research.chop.edu/blog/posts/microwaved-squishy-toys-and-burn-risk-safety-alert-families-and-clinicians https://injury.research.chop.edu/blog/posts/are-teens-delaying-their-licenses-choice-role-neighborhood-opportunity-driving 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. July 14, 2026 Patty Huang https://injury.research.chop.edu/blog/posts/are-teens-delaying-their-licenses-choice-role-neighborhood-opportunity-driving https://injury.research.chop.edu/blog/posts/icymi-july-2026 Read our latest roundup of notable child injury prevention news articles from June 2026. July 9, 2026 Patty Huang https://injury.research.chop.edu/blog/posts/icymi-july-2026 https://injury.research.chop.edu/blog/posts/meet-xiaoxia-dong-phd-city-planning-expert-and-cirps-newest-affiliate-research-scientist 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. July 7, 2026 Anonymous https://injury.research.chop.edu/blog/posts/meet-xiaoxia-dong-phd-city-planning-expert-and-cirps-newest-affiliate-research-scientist https://injury.research.chop.edu/blog/posts/concussion-education-supporting-school-nurses-and-youth-athletic-program-leaders 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. June 25, 2026 Anonymous https://injury.research.chop.edu/blog/posts/concussion-education-supporting-school-nurses-and-youth-athletic-program-leaders https://injury.research.chop.edu/blog/posts/kratom-and-beyond-intoxicating-drugs-benefiting-murky-laws-pa Kratom and 7-OH products are increasingly causing poisonings in Pennsylvania, underscoring the need for common-sense regulations to protect children and adults. June 24, 2026 Anonymous https://injury.research.chop.edu/blog/posts/kratom-and-beyond-intoxicating-drugs-benefiting-murky-laws-pa https://injury.research.chop.edu/blog/posts/childhood-drowning-prevention-key-water-safety-strategies-protect-children 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. June 23, 2026 Patty Huang https://injury.research.chop.edu/blog/posts/childhood-drowning-prevention-key-water-safety-strategies-protect-children https://injury.research.chop.edu/blog/posts/examining-full-safety-picture-pedestrian-automatic-emergency-braking 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. June 16, 2026 Anonymous https://injury.research.chop.edu/blog/posts/examining-full-safety-picture-pedestrian-automatic-emergency-braking