Blog posts
Backstory: An 18-Year Journey From Idea to FDA-Approved Therapy
August 15, 2023
A key study led by Dr. David Freyer showed that sodium thiosulfate prevented cisplatin-related hearing loss in children and led to therapy approval.
Pandemic Weight Gain in Kids Influenced by Family Income
August 14, 2023
CHLA researchers found low-income children and adolescents gained more weight during the pandemic than youth from more affluent families.
Under the Microscope: Unlocking the Mystery of Down Syndrome Regression Disorder
August 7, 2023
Jonathan Santoro, MD, is pioneering a novel treatment—and the first clinical trial— for Down syndrome regression disorder, a devastating condition in young people with Down syndrome.
Jamie Lee Curtis: Supporting Children’s Hospital Los Angeles in a Million Ways
August 6, 2023
Jamie Lee Curtis has raised more than $1 million for Children’s Hospital Los Angeles by selling custom comfort items through her company, My Hand In Yours.
Caden, a Former Patient, Is Now Supporting Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
August 6, 2023
He received lifesaving care as a baby. Now 16, Caden is raising funds for the hospital as a Junior Ambassador—and hopes to inspire others.
How a Devastating Diagnosis Inspired a Generous Gift
August 6, 2023
By establishing multiple charitable remainder unitrusts, Toni and Oscar Sanchez have created a legacy at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles.
Machine Learning Could Help Children on Ventilators in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Breathe Easier
August 4, 2023
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles researchers seek better strategies to mesh ventilator rhythm with patient breathing in the pediatric intensive care unit.
CHLA Celebrates Project SEARCH Graduates
August 2, 2023
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles recently honored its fourth graduating class of Project SEARCH interns, who spent the past year gaining valuable skills to succeed in employment—and in life.
To Reduce Health Disparities, the Southern California Center for Latino Health Focuses on Children and Families
August 1, 2023
The Southern California Center for Latino Health tackles health disparities in children to prevent the development of chronic diseases in adults.
A Virtual Series to Aid Immigrant Families Is Underway
July 31, 2023
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles has partnered with the Mexican Consulate in Los Angeles on a Spanish-language summer webinar series to aid immigrant families.