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Why Traditional Thinking on Brachial Plexus Birth Injuries Is Wrong

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The leaders of CHLA’s Brachial Plexus and Peripheral Nerve Program explain why ‘wait and see’ can be a dangerous approach for these babies.

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Eliana Puts Her Dancing Shoes Back On

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It seems like the magic of the moment sweeps up Eliana, unannounced, at key instances in her life. Last year it happened at the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Gala, when she was brought onstage by

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The wrong type of baby equipment—or using it incorrectly—could harm a child’s development and lead to hip issues. An orthopedic specialist at CHLA explains what all parents should know.

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Linked by Their Hand Differences, Ramon and Ethan Forged an Improbable Friendship

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Limb Difference Awareness Month shines on two CHLA patients, born years apart with similar hand disorders, who connected through the hospital’s CATCH Program.

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Children may not be able to give the specifics of their pain or symptoms. So it's crucial for parents to be aware of their child's symptoms and act quickly if they suspect appendicitis.

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You will have to grant a parental pardon to Heather for her momentary excessive permissiveness, allowing her 5-year-old daughter to race down the block after dark, free from her mother’s hand. It wasn

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