For Physicians and Clinicians A Potential Biomarker for Pediatric Acute Liver Failure June 1, 2023 Study finds that T-cells expressing PD-1 may help predict recovery in children with acute liver failure. Read more
News and Innovation What Anatomic Factors Impact Complete Atrioventricular Canal Defects? May 23, 2023 A Children’s Hospital Los Angeles study sheds light on why some babies with complete atrioventricular canal defects develop early heart failure. Read more
News and Innovation The Future of Low-Field MRI for Pediatric Imaging May 23, 2023 New research into low-field MRI could transform pediatric imaging for the heart, lungs and more. Read more
News and Innovation New cGMP Facility Aims to Accelerate Cell Therapy for Pediatric Cancer May 12, 2023 Four investigators share their research—and how the USC/CHLA facility will help bring novel cell therapies to clinical trials faster. Read more
News and Innovation Study Offers New Insights Into How the Most Common Kidney Cancer Starts in Kids May 1, 2023 Findings may lead to better diagnosis and treatment of childhood kidney cancer. Read more
News and Innovation Study: A Novel Medication for the Most Difficult-to-Treat Hemophilia Patients March 29, 2023 Study results are promising for an investigational drug to prevent bleeding in patients with a severe clotting disorder. Read more
Research and Breakthroughs CHLA-Developed Blood Test Can Differentiate Between Multiple Types of Solid Tumors in Children March 1, 2023 Children’s Hospital Los Angeles researchers develop a pediatric solid tumor liquid biopsy for use when obtaining a tissue biopsy is not feasible. Read more
For Physicians and Clinicians Team Aims to Transform Care for Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma February 15, 2023 Two federal grants are supporting efforts at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles to develop novel therapies for this aggressive childhood brain tumor. Read more
For Physicians and Clinicians Improving Disease Monitoring for Hispanic Children With IBD February 3, 2023 Study aims to adjust the Pediatric Ulcerative Colitis Activity Index to better reflect disease activity in Hispanic children. Read more
For Physicians and Clinicians Defining Post-Obstructive Diuresis in Babies January 30, 2023 A new study at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles proposes the first evidence-based definition for the condition in neonates. Read more