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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
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A young boy is diagnosed with ARCAPA, a congenital heart defect so rare that the CHLA cardiologist who diagnosed the condition had never encountered it before in more than two decades of pediatric
Swaddling Do’s and Don’ts
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Swaddling is a technique that mimics the coziness of the womb. Parent learns this special way of providing comfort for their newborn, but is it safe? If so, is there a wrong and a right way to swaddle
New Faculty Spotlight: Beth Smith, PhD, DPT, PT
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Beth Smith, PhD, DPT, PT Director, Infant Neuromotor Control Laboratory As a physical therapist, Dr. Smith is deeply interested in movement. Specifically, her lab studies babies’ movements and
Hiking Safety for Kids: Expert Tips
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As you’re enjoying the early fall weather and outdoor adventures, like hiking, don’t forget to make safety a priority to help keep illness and injuries from spoiling family fun time. Here we offer
Management of Sickle Cell Disease: A Perspective for Pediatricians
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Sickle cell disease (SCD) is one of the most common genetic blood disorders, affecting over 100,000 Americans and 1 in 365 African-American newborn babies. It is an autosomal recessive condition
Do These 5 Things to Protect Your Kids From Ingesting Marijuana Edibles
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Cannabis poisoning is soaring among small children as parents inadvertently leave edibles within their kids’ reach. Our expert explains how to childproof your pot.
CHLA Patient, Max Page, Heads to Washington D.C. to Lobby for Pediatric Healthcare
July 11, 2017
Max Page, 12, was diagnosed with a congenital heart defect, tetralogy of Fallot, at birth. He has undergone 12 heart surgeries and procedures since he was three months old. Earlier this year, he was
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