Care Innovation Validated Rules Help Prevent Overuse of CT Scans for Diagnosing Traumatic Head and Abdominal Injuries in Kids April 25, 2024 CHLA researchers collaborated on a study validating PECARN rules for diagnosis. Read more
Care Innovation Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Launches Pediatric Bariatric Surgery Program January 29, 2024 Bariatric surgery is one part of a comprehensive CHLA program aimed at improving the long-term health of children and adolescents living with obesity. Read more
Care Innovation How Is Care Changing in Congenital Central Hypoventilation Syndrome? January 26, 2024 A Children’s Hospital Los Angeles pulmonologist explains how the team individualizes care for children with congenital central hypoventilation syndrome. Read more
Care Innovation How Will New Pediatric Heart Surgery Guidelines Impact Care? January 24, 2024 A congenital heart surgeon at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles co-authored the recommendations—the first in the U.S. in more than 20 years. Read more
Care Innovation Team Brings Piccolo PDA Closure to the Bedside January 23, 2024 Premature babies at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles can now safely receive the Amplatzer Piccolo Occluder without leaving the NICCU. Read more
Care Innovation New Clinic Enhances Care for Children With Genetic Bone Disorders January 22, 2024 The multidisciplinary clinic provides highly specialized comprehensive care and allows families to see several specialists on the same day. Read more
Care Innovation Peer Support Lowers HbA1c in Adolescents and Young Adults With Diabetes January 19, 2024 Virtual peer groups can help adolescents and young adults with Type 1 diabetes to improve blood glucose control. Read more
Care Innovation Small Baby Unit Enhances Care for Preterm Infants January 18, 2024 Children’s Hospital Los Angeles launched a Small Baby Unit to optimize care for critically ill babies born before 32 weeks of gestation. Read more
Care Innovation Ensuring Excellence in Care for Children With Bladder Exstrophy November 2, 2023 CHLA is one of just 11 centers in the country to be designated as a Center of Excellence by the Association for the Bladder Exstrophy Community. Read more
Care Innovation Managing Congenital Aortic Stenosis in the Operating Room October 31, 2023 A Children’s Hospital Los Angeles heart surgeon discusses surgical options for neonates and children with congenital aortic stenosis. Read more