A Common Cold Became a Serious Condition
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Kawasaki disease, sometimes called Kawasaki syndrome, is a serious inflammation of the blood vessels which affects young children, often under 5 years of age.
The Many Faces of Coronavirus and COVID-19 Research
July 20, 2020
From basic research to epidemiological data, investigators in The Saban Research Institute of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles are taking on COVID-19 research from multiple directions.
Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C): What Physicians Need to Know
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The disease can appear similar to Kawasaki disease, and follows a COVID-19 infection in children.
Racing to Improve Neuroimmunology Care
February 9, 2022
Jonathan Santoro, MD, shares his team’s latest research and fellowship—and why he’s in a ‘race’ to discover new approaches to care.
A First Clinical Trial for Down Syndrome Regression Disorder
January 10, 2023
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles is leading a pioneering study to find new treatments for a devastating condition in Down syndrome.
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Identifies Additional MIS-C Cases
May 29, 2020
Update as of 5/29/2020 Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) announced today that hospital physicians have identified two additional cases that can be classified as Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome
Returning to Sports After COVID-19: What Parents Should Know
May 3, 2021
Kids who have had coronavirus should see a pediatrician before resuming activities and watch for symptoms such as shortness of breath or chest pains.
Myocarditis and COVID-19 Vaccines: The Latest News for Parents
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Myocarditis after the COVID-19 vaccine is a rare reaction in young people, but most cases have been short-lived, with patients getting better very quickly.