Standing Tall
February 23, 2015
More than 30 surgeries to correct his chest, rib and spinal abnormalities have not been able to diminish the courage of Alex Ito.
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Kids in Cars: Look Before You Lock
August 30, 2020
Most parents who have left their child in a hot car did so by accident: They simply forgot the child was there. Follow these tips to prevent that dangerous mistake.
How Is the Pandemic Affecting Young Athletes?
November 3, 2020
Study aims to understand the impact and design programs to address young athletes’ needs.
A Family’s Trauma: Two Brothers Face Back-to-Back Cancer Battles
February 3, 2022
A tumor was found in Jake’s chest only months after his younger brother Dane finished treatment for leukemia. Unable to find a genetic link that might explain why, CHLA doctors worked to save both
Diet + Exercise + Chemo = Increased Survival in Youth with Leukemia
April 1, 2021
Risk of detecting cancer cells decreased by 70% after one month of treatment
Still Going Strong
September 14, 2020
A 7-year-old boy received part of a liver from his mother’s friend. Today, he’s perfectly healthy—a testament to everyone involved.
Living Donor Liver Transplants: Better Outcomes for Children
September 21, 2021
In a worldwide pediatric study, researchers from Children’s Hospital Los Angeles show the clear benefit of using living donor liver tissue for transplants.
Baseball Pitchers and Volleyball Spikers Have Something in Common: Similar Shoulder and Elbow Injuries
March 24, 2014
An expert shares how to prevent or deal with shoulder injuries from sports.
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Performs World’s First Implant of a Novel Stent for Babies
February 25, 2022
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.