For Physicians and Clinicians Can a Novel Approach Lead to Less-Toxic Treatments for Leukemia? October 27, 2023 A new study finds that blocking Artemis significantly reduces the proliferation of leukemia cells, without affecting normal cells. Read more
For Physicians and Clinicians 4 Innovations Improving Pediatric Radiation Therapy October 27, 2023 Experts at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles and USC share how spatially fractionated radiation therapy and VMAT are enhancing radiation treatment for kids. Read more
For Physicians and Clinicians How Do ‘Legacies of Stress’ Impact Future Generations? October 19, 2023 A CHLA researcher is studying how stress may be registered biologically and inherited by the next generation. Read more
For Physicians and Clinicians What Are the Barriers to Access to Pediatric Gait Analysis? October 19, 2023 A CHLA study finds that children with HMO insurance face an average delay of nearly two months to receive authorization for gait analysis. Read more
For Physicians and Clinicians Fracture Risk Is Low After Femoral Osteotomy in Children With Cerebral Palsy October 19, 2023 Study finds that only 1 in 50 children with cerebral palsy experience a periprosthetic fracture after a femoral osteotomy. Read more
For Physicians and Clinicians Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Leads First Precision Health Trial for Dup15q Syndrome October 17, 2023 The trial is studying a potential treatment for Dup15q and incorporates an EEG biomarker established by CHLA researchers. Read more
News and Innovation Will N-Acetylcysteine Be the Next Therapy to Prevent Cisplatin-Induced Hearing Loss? July 24, 2023 A CHLA clinical trial finds that N-acetylcysteine may be a promising next-generation therapy to reduce the risk of cisplatin-induced hearing loss. Read more
News and Innovation Biomechanics Study Aims to Help Prevent Youth Sports Injuries July 21, 2023 A motion analysis study finds that the single-leg hop may be a key test to see if younger athletes have biomechanical deficiencies. Read more
News and Innovation What Should Be the Lowest Instrumented Vertebra in Early Onset Scoliosis? July 21, 2023 A new study spotlights the importance of lowest instrumented vertebra selection for patients with early onset scoliosis. Read more
News and Innovation MIBG Combination Therapies Show Promise in Neuroblastoma July 20, 2023 Study shows that combining MIBG therapy with immunotherapy and vorinostat may boost response rates in patients with relapsed neuroblastoma. Read more