For Physicians and Clinicians
Published on August 25, 2021
It’s time to get back to school, for some students after more than a year without setting foot in a classroom setting. A big part of making the successful transition back to daily, in-person learning is preparation and establishing a routine. We're sharing with you the... 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 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 April 20, 2021
A state-of-the-art cell therapeutics facility will support the translation of novel cell therapy and tissue engineering approaches into clinical testing for a wide range of human diseases. Read More
Published on April 5, 2021
It is estimated that 50-90% of children with an autism spectrum disorder diagnosis have food selectivity. A Children's Hospital Los Angeles occupational therapist shares information on feeding therapies with physicians. Read More
Published on April 5, 2021
Brachial plexus injuries in infants affect the nerves that provide sensation and movement in the shoulder, arm, forearm, hand and fingers. CHLA Experts share what physicians should know about this condition. Read More
Published on February 26, 2021
Two Heart Institute surgeons share their thoughts on the importance of the Starnes procedure and a team approach to care. Read More
Published on February 26, 2021
Team provides detailed diagnosis and seamless coordination for prenatal and postnatal care, as well as fetal cardiac interventions and leading-edge research. Read More
Published on February 26, 2021
A Children’s Hospital Los Angeles cardiologist helps to develop new, patient-centered guidelines for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in children. Read More
Published on February 22, 2021
A multidisciplinary team provides comprehensive surgical and nonsurgical care for children with peripheral nerve injuries. Read More
Published on February 22, 2021
Peter Chiarelli, MD, DPhil, is combining chemistry, physics and nanoscience to find new therapies for diffuse intrinsic pontine gliomas. Read More
Published on February 22, 2021
New study aims to better diagnose and understand neurocognitive disability in youth with multiple sclerosis. Read More
Published on February 15, 2021
From surgical readiness to prenatal consultations, a pediatric urologist is investigating new ways to enhance patient care. Read More
Published on February 15, 2021
With the addition of four scientists, the team is developing new and innovative approaches to CAR-T therapy in children. Read More
Published on February 11, 2021
Brain tumors are the most common cancer in children and account for the majority of cancer-related mortality in the pediatric population. Approximately 11% of pediatric brain tumors occur in the brain stem and of those, 80% are diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG), while the... Read More
Published on February 10, 2021
A streamlined process speeds emergency transport response times, bringing lifesaving care to newborns. Read More
Published on February 3, 2021
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles is participating in five clinical trials for rare metabolic bone conditions. Read More
Published on January 28, 2021
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles offers multiple advanced training opportunities in pediatric gastroenterology and hepatology. Read More
Published on January 22, 2021
Children who have been diagnosed with COVID-19 need special attention before returning to physical activity. Read More
Published on December 1, 2020
Parents frequently seek medical advice for the appearance of their child's lower extremities. Genu Varum, known as bowlegs, is a common concern and can ultimately lead to referral to an orthopaedic surgeon. Genu varum can be physiologic or pathologic, and the most common form of... Read More