A Common Cold Became a Serious Condition
February 8, 2021
CHLA experts helped JJ recover from ADEM, a rare neurological disorder.
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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.
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.
Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C): What Physicians Need to Know
June 8, 2020
The disease can appear similar to Kawasaki disease, and follows a COVID-19 infection in children.
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
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.
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.
Emmanuel Crosses the MIS-C Finish Line
September 28, 2021
“With MIS-C, it’s important to test kids six months after their illness because they can have residual heart inflammation,” says Andrew Souza, DO.
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.