For Physicians and Clinicians
Published on March 3, 2020
by Saranya Veluswamy, MD
Sickle cell disease (SCD) is one of the most common genetic blood disorders, affecting over 100,000 Americans and 1 in 365 African-American newborn babies. It is an autosomal recessive condition, where homozygous or compound heterozygous individuals... Read More
Published on February 24, 2020
Lindsay Andras, MD
Children with anxious parents are more than twice as likely to be taking narcotics at their first post-operative visit.
Research at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles has uncovered a surprising predictor of post-operative opioid use in children: a parent’s... Read More
Published on February 24, 2020
Virtual reality heart models give surgeons and cardiologists instant insight into a patient’s complex anatomy.
Jon Detterich, MD
For nearly eight years, Jon Detterich, MD, has been printing advanced 3D heart models to help surgeons and cardiologists at Children’s Hospital... Read More
Published on February 24, 2020
Cynthia Herrington, MD
A novel design from a team led by Cynthia Herrington, MD, gears up for preclinical studies.
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles recently received a patent for a novel device that aims to solve a vexing problem: how to provide mechanical support for... Read More
Published on February 21, 2020
Leigh Ramos-Platt, MD
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles has so far treated four SMA patients with gene therapy.
The Neuromuscular Disorders Center at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles is at the forefront of new treatment options for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) and Duchenne... Read More
Published on February 18, 2020
The team will present findings from two clinical projects at the American Urological Association meeting in May.
The Division of Urology at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles has an active clinical research program with nearly a dozen innovative projects—focused on bladder... Read More
Published on February 18, 2020
Andy Chang, MD
A new clinical trial at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles will study patients as young as 5 who are undergoing VCUG exams.
A new clinical trial at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles is investigating whether virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality can reduce... Read More
Published on February 12, 2020
Paul Kokorowski, MD, MPH
Paul Kokorowski, MD, MPH, shares what he’s learning from a four-year study at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles.
New results from a Children’s Hospital Los Angeles study show that many children undergoing outpatient urologic surgeries do not need... Read More
Published on February 4, 2020
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles is one of the few pediatric medical centers in the nation to offer so many advanced training opportunities in gastroenterology.
Seven new fellows are set to join the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at Children’s Hospital... Read More
Published on February 4, 2020
Oussama
Abousamra, MD
A team-based approach offers comprehensive care for rare leg deformities in children.
A new program at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles is helping some of the most complex pediatric orthopaedic patients: those who need limb lengthening and... Read More
Published on August 9, 2019
Back to school is here and the summer season is winding down. A big part of a successful first week of school is preparation and establishing a routine. We're sharing with you the top 10 blog posts for back-to-school planning and awareness from the experts at Children's... Read More
Published on August 1, 2018
By Bhavana Arora, MD, Medical Director, CHLA Health Network
Lisa Stern, MD, a Santa Monica pediatrician, is used to hearing her patients in late summer express apprehension about the upcoming start of school. What’s sometimes surprising is the source of the stress: their... Read More
Published on May 11, 2018
When tragic or violent events occur, parents may wonder about how to help their kids understand the graphic images and emotional video footage that they may see. Stephanie Marcy, PhD, psychologist at Children's Hospital Los angeles suggests a few guidelines to keep in mind so... Read More
Published on March 30, 2018
Robert Adler, MD, MSEd, doesn’t remember a time when he didn’t want to be a pediatrician. “It never gets boring, because every family is different,” he says. “Every family has different aspirations and goals for their kids.” After 40 years in the field, his enthusiasm is still... Read More
Published on November 17, 2017
As the best-selling book “Wonder” gains more traction with its film adaption so does the awareness of individuals with facial differences and especially for syndromes like Treacher Collins.
“Wonder” is a fictional novel turned into children’s book and film that focuses on a... Read More
Published on June 23, 2017
Two physicians examine the challenges and benefits of using an age-old practice to toilet train their infant daughter
You know that disposable diapers are ecologically questionable, but cloth diapers seem too messy for you and your child -- is there an alternative?
The... Read More
Published on November 7, 2016
Recently, a rare condition called acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) has hit the media and the United States has seen a sharp increase in cases over the last year. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has shown concern over the spike, and although AFM is a rare... Read More
Published on March 28, 2016
Barbara Korsch, MD, front row (right), early in her medical training. Courtesy of Medical Center
Archives of New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell.
Honoring CHLA physician Barbara Korsch, MD, a pioneering researcher in the field of doctor-patient communication
Doctors should... Read More
Published on March 16, 2016
Handicap Placards Aren't Just for Wheelchairs
Written by Monica Horn, Transplant Coordinator II, The Heart Institute at Children's Hospital Los Angeles
When searching for a space in a crowded parking lot, we have all momentarily longed to park in those empty handicap parking... Read More
Published on April 17, 2015
Supporting healthy siblings of children with chronic conditions
Written by Stephanie Marcy, PhD, pediatric psychologist at Children's Hospital Los Angeles, Mary Ann Crall, CCLS, CIMI, child life specialist at CHLA
You may have noticed this child sitting patiently in the... Read More