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Even before Angelique Garcia was born, doctors at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) knew she had a severe form of congenital heart disease called complete atrioventricular canal defect (CAVC)
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Performs World’s First Implant of a Novel Stent for Babies
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A Children’s Hospital Los Angeles team has performed the first-in-human implant of a cardiac stent for babies that can be expanded to adult size as a child grows.
Transgender Community Questions & Answers With Johanna Olson, MD – CHLA’s Transyouth Program
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Answers to frequently asked questions about transgender youth health, development and issues.
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Shafali Spurling Jeste, MD, shares early findings—and a critical challenge—from the Autism Biomarkers Consortium for Clinical Trials.
Locker Room Hygiene
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Encourage children to stay healthy by practicing healthy hygiene habits in the locker room.
Living With a Restricted Diet
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People with food allergies must avoid their allergens (the foods that trigger the immune reaction), and their diets must be restricted to safe foods. Restricted diets aren’t easy on children. Younger
What Is Sickle Cell Disease?
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Sickle cell disease is a genetic condition that affects oxygen flow throughout the body. Babies born with SCD should be seen by health care providers with special knowledge about the disease.
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