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Investigators at The Saban Research Institute of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles have developed and tested a new biomarker assay for quantifying disease and detecting the presence of neuroblastoma
A ‘Magical’ Treatment Helps Zayden Stand Tall
August 4, 2016
Every time 6-year-old Zayden Rainey comes to Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, something magical happens: He grows a little taller. It happens quickly—in less than two minutes—but no hocus-pocus or
The Petersen Foundation Endowment Supports Three Signature Programs at CHLA
June 27, 2020
A generous endowment will help fund clinical care and research in the Cancer and Blood Disease Institute, The Vision Center and Inpatient Rehabilitation.
Pain Medicine Clinic Provides Relief for Kids
June 20, 2019
Unlike when we have the flu or a broken bone, it’s not always visible when pain keeps us from feeling our best. And when pain is chronic, it can have devastating effects on personal relationships
Understanding the Long-Term Impact of Hamstring Lengthening
August 11, 2022
New research finds a significant long-term increase in anterior pelvic tilt in children who undergo hamstring lengthening.
Back to the Basics: Understanding the Genetics of Cancer
February 24, 2016
In 2006, researchers studying obesity stumbled upon a gene called PID1 (Phosphotyrosine Interaction Domain containing 1). They found the gene played a role in insulin resistance in obese patients
Stepping Up to the Plate
April 16, 2020
How do you serve 7,000 meals and clean 2 million square feet every day during the COVID-19 pandemic? Planning, coordination and a lot of teamwork.
FDA approves new drug for Duchenne MD
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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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