All CHLA Blog Posts
Published on August 11, 2021
Matthew Deardorff, MD, PhD
Center for Personalized Medicine
Departments of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine and Pediatrics
Dr. Deardorff studies syndromic disorders that involve intellectual disability. His goal is to develop tools to better... Read More
Published on August 10, 2021
Athletes, and their coaches and doctors, must prioritize mental as well as physical health. Read More
Published on August 10, 2021
Even if you walk with your children regularly, they still need to be taught pedestrian safety. An injury prevention expert at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles offers tips to keep kids of all ages, from babies to teens, safe this school year. Read More
Published on August 3, 2021
As the newest Core at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, the rapidly growing Extracellular Vesicle Core (ECV) supports researchers interested in extracellular vesicles (EV) and nanoparticles by providing isolation, characterization, and analysis of extracellular vesicles... Read More
Published on August 2, 2021
Astgik Petrosyan, PhD
Astgik is a senior postdoctoral researcher working in Laura Perin’s laboratory. When asked about where her interest in biology comes from, her answer took us back to the mountains of Armenia.
As a young child, Astgik moved to California, more... Read More
Published on July 22, 2021
Clinical Scenario
A 21-day-old male infant born at 26 week’s gestation and birth weight 860 grams, currently on CPAP for respiratory distress syndrome, develops abdominal distention and green-colored emesis. On changing his diaper, the nurse notices blood in his stool... Read More
Published on July 8, 2021
When the mercury rises, so does the risk of heatstroke for pregnant women and newborns. Here’s how to keep yourself—and your new baby—cool and comfortable, even on the hottest summer days. Read More
Published on July 1, 2021
Fireworks can be fun, festive—and very dangerous. Here’s are tips on how to keep your family safe. Read More
Published on June 29, 2021
After a rare heart disorder triggered severe liver problems, Mark needed a lifesaving dual organ transplant. Read how 11 hospital teams carried out the intricate procedure, a first at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. Read More
Published on June 17, 2021
Whether reclaiming unused food, donating meals or seeding a city garden, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles is committed to reducing food insecurity in the community. Read More
Published on June 17, 2021
Darren P. Berman, MD, will join Children’s Hospital Los Angeles in August to lead the hospital’s Cardiac Catheterization Lab. Read More
Published on June 17, 2021
Summer means fun in the sun, beach outings, swimming pools, and outdoor adventures like camping, hiking, bicycling and skateboarding. What also comes is an increased risk for injuries—and an increased need for awareness. Experts at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles and the Kohl's... Read More
Published on June 15, 2021
What should you do if your child gets a heat-related illness? And how can you prevent it in the first place? Check out these lifesaving tips to keep your child safe and cool when the weather heats up. Read More
Published on June 15, 2021
Did you install an above-ground pool this summer? Are you taking extra trips to the beach during COVID-19? An injury prevention expert at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles shares the best ways to keep your child water-safe. Read More
Published on June 14, 2021
In honor of Pride Month, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles asked some of our LGBTQ+ team members: “What message would you give your younger self?” or “What message would you give to young LGBTQ+ people today?” Their responses are collected here. Read More
Published on June 2, 2021
Hearing your child is cancer-free after suffering from an aggressive brain tumor is the best news a parent can receive. Read one mom’s heartwarming thank you note to the doctors who saved her daughter’s life. Read More
Published on June 2, 2021
A new study of baby-parent pairs aims to improve screening through precision medicine Read More
Published on May 27, 2021
Los niños mayores de 12 años ahora son elegibles para la vacuna contra la COVID-19. Obtenga la información de un epidemiólogo de CHLA. Read More
Published on May 27, 2021
CHLA experts explain how to safely shop, fly, and visit relatives with kids under age 12 who are not yet able to get vaccinated. Read More