All CHLA Blog Posts
Published on February 14, 2022
A new study reveals the value of using clinical and histological characteristics to optimize treatment for hepatoblastoma, a rare liver cancer in children. Read More
Published on February 12, 2022
How organ donations and a top-notch pediatric heart care team saved their lives. Read More
Published on February 11, 2022
Responsive neurostimulation is the latest advance offering hope for children with treatment-resistant epilepsy. Read More
Published on February 11, 2022
Doctors are seeing a sharp rise in cases of an old ailment, croup. A new one, COVID-19, is the reason for it. Read More
Published on February 11, 2022
Preoperative planning—and a multidisciplinary approach—foster success in complex repairs of congenital mitral stenosis. Read More
Published on February 9, 2022
New clinic takes multidisciplinary care to a new level with joint visits for patients and families. Read More
Published on February 9, 2022
Jonathan Santoro, MD, shares his team’s latest research and fellowship—and why he’s in a ‘race’ to discover new approaches to care. Read More
Published on February 9, 2022
Virtual consultations help ease parents’ anxiety—and improve care after a baby is born. Read More
Published on February 9, 2022
New studies show that higher body mass index—as well as low socioeconomic status—raise the risk for pediatric kidney stones. Read More
Published on February 3, 2022
A tumor was found in Jake’s chest only months after his younger brother Dane finished treatment for leukemia. Unable to find a genetic link that might explain why, CHLA doctors worked to save both their lives. Read More
Published on February 2, 2022
Echoing the CDC’s new mask guidelines, our expert says any mask beats no mask, but one option is clearly best.
By Jeff Weinstock
It’s been a choppy 22 months for mask wearers—and that should include everyone as we all try to suppress the spread of the highly... Read More
Published on February 2, 2022
Ten pediatric hospitals have collaborated on a study to safely decrease opioid use after the surgical procedure.
Some hospitals have a specific process for when and how to prescribe opioids after appendix surgery, while other hospitals leave these decisions to the... Read More
Published on February 1, 2022
LOS ANGELES (January 20, 2022) — Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) was redesignated a Magnet® hospital, the health care industry’s most prestigious recognition of world-class nursing and patient care, an honor reserved for the top 10% of U.S. hospitals.... Read More
Published on January 27, 2022
New endoscopy fellowship is one of several advanced GI training opportunities at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. Read More
Published on January 27, 2022
An innovative approach promotes timely diagnosis and treatment for critical endocrine issues. Read More
Published on January 26, 2022
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles researcher is awarded $2.3 million for research toward improving CAR T-cell therapy. Read More
Published on January 26, 2022
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles receives $1.9 million award from the Helmsley Charitable Trust to disseminate Dr. Jennifer Raymond’s model of patient-centered care nationally. Read More
Published on January 25, 2022
Researchers are using novel MRI techniques to uncover what happens in a baby’s brain during anesthesia. Read More
Published on January 25, 2022
Banked placental tissue could provide investigators with important clues into fetal and neonatal health. Read More
Published on January 25, 2022
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Chosen as Site for Nationwide Study of Long-Term Effects of COVID in Children
Initially, it seemed as though COVID-19 did not affect children as severely as it did adults. While it is true that a smaller percentage of children are... Read More