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New Study Uncovers Spike in Life-Threatening Complication of Diabetes Type 2 During Pandemic
April 27, 2021
Investigators at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles find an increase in the number of patients with diabetic ketoacidosis
Gores Family Supports Care for Families Facing Allergies
January 7, 2016
Even if a child’s food allergy is not life-threatening, a chance encounter with the wrong food can be a scary experience for every member of the family. CHLA has provided comprehensive support for
On the Road Again
November 20, 2015
How to keep motion sickness from ruining your roadtrips “Are we there yet, are we there yet, are we there yet? Oh no Mommy, I don’t feel so good.” These are the words that no one wants to hear on a
Feeding the Front Lines
May 21, 2020
During the novel coronavirus pandemic, Linda Bennett helps feed Children’s Hospital Los Angeles patients, as well as her tireless colleagues.
What Is Kawasaki Disease?
June 24, 2020
Kawasaki disease, sometimes called Kawasaki syndrome, is a serious inflammation of the blood vessels which affects young children, often under 5 years of age.
FDA approves new drug for Duchenne MD
September 30, 2016
The Food and Drug Administration has approved the first drug to treat patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, the most common muscular dystrophy diagnosed in childhood. Some experts contend that
Can't Keep Isaiah Off the Ice for Long
May 22, 2019
Watching 11-year-old Isaiah play hockey, one might think he had the sport in his blood. No. 71 is always the fastest kid on the ice, chasing down the puck with seemingly effortless speed. His has a
Transgender Adults Start Out As Transgender Youth: The Science Behind the B. Jenner Story
April 24, 2015
Johanna Olson, MD, specializes in adolescent medicine at CHLA, where she directs the Center for Transyouth Health and Development. Olson was featured on “Bruce Jenner–The Interview” on ABC.
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