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The Division of Child Health Research and Policy @cherpdpm.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

We are excited to announce that Dr. Alyna Chien will be our guest speaker for our October CHeRP Seminar! She will present “Healthcare Transitions for Adolescents and Young Adults, Insights from R01”. #pediatric #healthcare #adolescenthealth

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The Division of Child Health Research and Policy @cherpdpm.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

#Foodismedicine, but how do we measure its value? New #research explores how to evaluate the impact of medically tailored meals, produce prescriptions, and other FIM programs to inform coverage, reimbursement, and #healthequity decisions. #HealthPolicy Read Here: buff.ly/MqiTcl7

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The Division of Child Health Research and Policy @cherpdpm.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

New comment available featuring @hadleyssmith.bsky.social! From Conceptual Foundations to Practice: Advancing Organizational Ethics of Health Care Payers #healthcare #decisionmaking #bioethics Read more here: buff.ly/Puy4eCy

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The Division of Child Health Research and Policy @cherpdpm.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

A national #survey found strong public support for informing relatives about actionable #genetic #health risks. While most prefer control over sharing their results, many also support clinician-assisted #communication when patient permission is given. Read More Here: buff.ly/F9XicUt

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The Division of Child Health Research and Policy @cherpdpm.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

#Myopia is projected to affect nearly half the global population by 2050. Small reductions in myopia progression may lower the lifetime risk of serious #vision complications, highlighting the importance of #earlydetection and management in #children. #pediatric #eyehealth Read Here: buff.ly/6wR0r4p

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The Division of Child Health Research and Policy @cherpdpm.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

A large U.S. #study found adults with #autism were about twice as likely to have documented #eye conditions as matched controls, underscoring the importance of accessible, autism-informed #visioncare. Read Here: buff.ly/9dq1xaS

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The Division of Child Health Research and Policy @cherpdpm.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Improving #contraceptive access starts with supply. In Senegal, a new distribution model increased #postpartum contraceptive use, but additional strategies are needed to reach #underserved populations. #familyplanning #maternalhealth Read Here:

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The Division of Child Health Research and Policy @cherpdpm.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

#Maternalhealth outcomes remain challenged by fragmented #care and #inequities. A new roadmap shows how payers can help improve care and support #families through #pregnancy and beyond. Read Here: buff.ly/Jlse5uc

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The Division of Child Health Research and Policy @cherpdpm.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

#GLP-1 #medications are changing #obesity and #diabetes #care, but important questions remain. Experts highlight the need for robust real-world evidence to guide #clinical, regulatory, and coverage decisions. #medicaldecisionmaking #healthcare @wrightcensored.bsky.social Read Here: buff.ly/ct8G8ub

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The Division of Child Health Research and Policy @cherpdpm.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Using page timestamps to estimate #sleep disruption, researchers found a 91.5% chance of receiving an overnight page during home call. This approach could help optimize trainee schedules and reduce #fatigue. #Ophthalmology #healthcare #healthtraining Read More Here: buff.ly/OfkM0ld

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The Division of Child Health Research and Policy @cherpdpm.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Most Americans support sharing #genetic risk information within families and believe relatives have a right to know. #Patient consent remains key, even when #clinician-supported #communication is used. #healthcare #pediatric #genomic #dna Read More Here: buff.ly/AEnIdwp

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The Division of Child Health Research and Policy @cherpdpm.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

In a real-world study of 50,063 individuals, #genomicscreening identified actionable monogenic #disease #risk in 8.6% of participants, supporting earlier #intervention without substantially increasing #healthcare #costs or utilization. Read More Here: buff.ly/tXi3jIX

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The Division of Child Health Research and Policy @cherpdpm.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Are #GLP-1 #medications linked to NAION? Expert guidance finds evidence remains mixed, with a possible but low overall #risk. #Patients and #clinicians should weigh benefits and risks through shared #decisionmaking. Read More Here: buff.ly/qFhhVXl

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The Division of Child Health Research and Policy @cherpdpm.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

A South Texas #study shows #cardiometabolic #genetictesting is both feasible and valuable in #Hispanic communities, revealing actionable risks and strong #patient support for using #genetics in #care. Read more here: buff.ly/oiz9we0

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The Division of Child Health Research and Policy @cherpdpm.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

CYP2D6 variants vary significantly by #ancestry, and many common alleles remain unclassified. Inclusive #pharmacogenomics can help improve drug response predictions for #diverse #populations. Read More Here: buff.ly/ziTKQsx

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The Division of Child Health Research and Policy @cherpdpm.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

New comment by @hadleyssmith.bsky.social is featured in Am J Bioeth! Personal Utility in #Healthcare System #Decision-Making: Addressing #Ethical Tensions Through Fit-for-Purpose Measurement Approaches Read More Here: buff.ly/c0cCFxO

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The Division of Child Health Research and Policy @cherpdpm.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

#Children diagnosed with ROP are more likely to develop #strabismus—risk is even higher after #treatment. Findings highlight the importance of long‑term #eye follow‑up for premature #infants. #eyehealth #pediatrics Read More Here: buff.ly/HQZ2oMy

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The Division of Child Health Research and Policy @cherpdpm.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

#Maternal #health in the U.S. suffers from fragmented care and inequities. New payer‑led strategies—early #pregnancy identification, coordinated and culturally tailored care, and #equity‑focused metrics—offer a path to better outcomes through collaboration and #reform. Read Here: buff.ly/qHAzvFX

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The Division of Child Health Research and Policy @cherpdpm.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

#Amblyopia is treatable when caught early. Major #disparities persist in #diagnosis and #care. #Children from minority, low‑income, or underserved groups face delayed detection and poorer access. #Equity‑focused #research and systemic change are essential. #healthequity Read Here: buff.ly/NINSpR4

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The Division of Child Health Research and Policy @cherpdpm.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

AYAs with #cancer want meaningful involvement in #treatment decisions, though preferred roles vary. Most felt their actual role matched their preference. #Parents and AYAs value shared decision‑making, but more support is needed for #pediatric‑to‑adult care transitions. Read here: buff.ly/7b4RqcQ

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The Division of Child Health Research and Policy @cherpdpm.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Public attitudes toward #genomic #newborn #screening in Germany are mostly positive but shaped by low knowledge and uncertainty. Higher knowledge and income boost support, while right‑leaning views align with more concerns. Improving #genetic literacy is key. Read More Here: buff.ly/fZgtFnw

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The Division of Child Health Research and Policy @cherpdpm.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Benjamin Le Cook, PhD will present at our next CHeRP Seminar! Dr. Cook is a health services researcher focused on improving quality of life and access to treatment for individuals living with mental illness and substance use disorder. Dr. Cook's LinkedIn Page: buff.ly/rbDH3vz

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The Division of Child Health Research and Policy @cherpdpm.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Congrats to @hadleyssmith.bsky.social, Ellen Kim and Ramesh Lamsal for presenting their posters at the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics! #genetics #posterpresentation #pediatric #genomic #newbornscreening #dna

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The Division of Child Health Research and Policy @cherpdpm.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

PLEX shows promising #visual recovery in acute #opticneuritis across multiple causes, with better outcomes when started early. Severe initial #vision loss, older age, prior optic neuritis (ON), and #treatment delays reduce benefit. Major complications were rare. Read More Here: buff.ly/cNVDmhp

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The Division of Child Health Research and Policy @cherpdpm.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

A national #study found major variation in #strabismus #surgery charges. #Costs were higher in the Northeast, South, nonteaching #hospitals, and lower‑income areas, raising concerns about #equity and access to care. Read More Here: buff.ly/qoK4Ptr

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The Division of Child Health Research and Policy @cherpdpm.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

New research links #amblyopia to higher #risks of #obesity, #diabetes, #cardiovascular #disease, reduced physical activity, and several neuropsychiatric conditions. Findings highlight the importance of early detection and #intervention. Read More Here: buff.ly/i48pFYM

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The Division of Child Health Research and Policy @cherpdpm.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Parents from underrepresented communities are highly interested in #newborn #genomic sequencing but face #barriers like procedure discomfort, limited bandwidth, and concerns about results. Researchers offer recommendations to make studies more inclusive. Read More Here: buff.ly/fax6njs

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The Division of Child Health Research and Policy @cherpdpm.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

#Parents in the #NICU view #genomic testing through a “problem‑solving” lens, using results to navigate #treatment, coping, parenting, and prognosis. This commentary connects the framework to existing models and highlights future research needs. #genomictesting Read More Here: buff.ly/fHA8JYD

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The Division of Child Health Research and Policy @cherpdpm.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

Opportunistic #genomic screening for familial #hypercholesterolemia showed a small, non‑significant drop in LDL‑C, with Bayesian #analysis suggesting a likely benefit. Results hint at #clinical value but need larger trials. #Genomicscreening Read More Here: buff.ly/pJiZfj0

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The Division of Child Health Research and Policy @cherpdpm.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

GLP‑1RA use has been linked to a lower #cataract #risk in a large #EHR‑based #study, but key limitations in #data quality, design, and #analysis mean the findings should be interpreted cautiously. #eyehealth #GLP1 #publichealth #research #Ophthalmology Read more here: buff.ly/labIwhN

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The Division of Child Health Research and Policy @cherpdpm.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

📄 New survey study shows #primarycare physicians support universal #adolescent #depression screening. Health systems should design programs that match what clinicians value to boost screening uptake. #DepressionScreening #MentalHealth #Pediatrics @wrightcensored.bsky.social Link: buff.ly/UeGAiFC

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The Division of Child Health Research and Policy @cherpdpm.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

🌟 Review highlights challenges &opportunities in using #genomics in #medicine. The authors call for agile, real-world data–driven evaluation strategies and a whole-system approach to integrate genomics equitably and sustainably in #healthcare. @hadleyssmith.bsky.social Read Here: buff.ly/An6N5wn

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The Division of Child Health Research and Policy @cherpdpm.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

📈 New study finds that U.S. #children with #vision impairment have 71% higher odds of living in food-insecure households. 77% greater likelihood of more severe food insecurity. This highlights a key intersection of #pediatric eye health and social risk. #HealthEquity Read Here: buff.ly/RJYYq2c

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The Division of Child Health Research and Policy @cherpdpm.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

Many adoptees cite lack of #familyhealth history as their top reason for getting elective #genomictesting. Over 80% saw this as very important — highlighting the unique value of genomics for those with limited family information. #Genomics #PrecisionMedicine Read Here: buff.ly/4VF8zo8

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The Division of Child Health Research and Policy @cherpdpm.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

📊 New study highlights data & methodological gaps in assessing the cost-effectiveness of traditional vs. genomic newborn screening. More rigorous models are needed to support policy decisions & avoid misleading cost estimates. #HealthEconomics #Genomics #PublicHealth Read Here: buff.ly/jvGgIpF

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The Division of Child Health Research and Policy @cherpdpm.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

CHeRP Director Maggie McConnell, Megan Cole Brahim and Laura Garabedian attended the Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management 2025 Conference! They were part of a roundtable discussion entitled “Implications of “One Big Beautiful Bill” for Maternal Health in the U.S.”

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The Division of Child Health Research and Policy @cherpdpm.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

🧠 New paper maps the U.S. distribution of neuro-ophthalmologists. Many areas lack timely access to these specialists. Access #inequities may impact care for #optic, eye-movement, and neurologic #eye disorders. #Ophthalmology #HealthEquity CHeRP Author: Isdin Oke Read More Here: buff.ly/MBzL0QL

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The Division of Child Health Research and Policy @cherpdpm.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

We are excited to announce that Dr. Gaby Cordova Ramos will be our next CHeRP Seminar Speaker on 11/20! She will present Feeding Futures: Integrating Breastfeeding Support with Social Needs Navigation in the NICU. #NICU #pediatrics #newborn #childhealth

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The Division of Child Health Research and Policy @cherpdpm.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

Congratulations to CHeRP faculty @hadleyssmith.bsky.social for presenting at the International Consortium on Newborn Sequencing (ICoNS) Annual Meeting! #newbornscreening #genomic #genetic #publichealth #pediatric #healthequity

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The Division of Child Health Research and Policy @cherpdpm.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Cheers to CHeRP faculty @hadleyssmith.bsky.social and Kurt Christensen and members Marcus Henry and Maddie Hickingbotham for attending the American Society for Human Genetics Meeting! Posters that were presented focused on #genomics #newbornscreening #implementationmodels #publichealth

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The Division of Child Health Research and Policy @cherpdpm.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

Congratulations to CHeRP members Marcus Henry and Maddie Hickingbotham for presenting their posters at the American Society of Human #Genetics (ASHG) Annual Meeting! #genomic #publichealth #research #childhealth #pediatric #newbornscreening #medical

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The Division of Child Health Research and Policy @cherpdpm.bsky.social · 21/09/2025

#Newborn #screening in the U.S. has been a successful #publichealth program, detecting thousands of #infants who need early #treatment. With advances in #geneticsequencing and #gene‑based therapies, the number of #conditions that could qualify for #screening can increase. Read Here: buff.ly/1O45MUj

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The Division of Child Health Research and Policy @cherpdpm.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

A large‐scale #study using the All of Us Research Program #data has identified common & rare #genetic #variants linked to #strabismus. Findings offer insight into the genetic pattern of strabismus, potential #treatment, and the value of #diversity in #medical #research. Read Here: buff.ly/8UqiPWv

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The Division of Child Health Research and Policy @cherpdpm.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

#Metachromatic #leukodystrophy (#MLD) is rare—1 in 100,000 births—but devastating if missed. A new two-tier #newbornscreen can catch it early, enabling #genetherapy that improves #survival & motor #outcomes. #pediatric #genomics #rarediseases @hadleyssmith.bsky.social Read More: buff.ly/qx2xQcx

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The Division of Child Health Research and Policy @cherpdpm.bsky.social · 24/08/2025

#Duchennemusculardystrophy affects ~2 in 10,000 boys, yet #diagnosis in the U.S. still comes later, around age 5. #Newbornscreening can help catch #DMD earlier when #care & emerging #therapies can make the biggest difference. #RareDisease #Genomics #pediatric @hadleyssmith.bsky.social

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The Division of Child Health Research and Policy @cherpdpm.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

New article! CHeRP faculty Isdin Oke and peers' paper Using #MachineLearning to Identify #Ophthalmology Subspecialty #Care and Advance Workforce #Research with the IRIS® Registry (Intelligent Research in Sight) is featured in Ophthalmology in Science! Read More Here: buff.ly/N1tHgA9

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The Division of Child Health Research and Policy @cherpdpm.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

New paper! CHeRP faculty @hadleyssmith.bsky.social and team's paper When #families bridge the #research- #clinical divide: An exploration of values regarding cascade #screening in #genomic research is featured in Genetics in Medicine Open! Read More Here: buff.ly/iHMng4s

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The Division of Child Health Research and Policy @cherpdpm.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

New article! CHeRP faculty Isdin Oke and team's paper Association of #Childhood #Neighborhood Opportunity with #Retinopathy of Prematurity Neighborhood Opportunity and Retinopathy of Prematurity is featured in Am J Ophthalmol! Read more here: buff.ly/zZQFStC

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The Division of Child Health Research and Policy @cherpdpm.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

New paper! CHeRP faculty @wrightcensored.bsky.social and peers' paper Shifts in U.S. #Pediatric #Obesity #Treatment After the AAP Guidelines is featured in Pediatrics! Read More Here: buff.ly/6gfJvvG

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