Research and Breakthroughs Improving Care in Bladder Exstrophy and Urologic Conditions February 15, 2021 From surgical readiness to prenatal consultations, a pediatric urologist is investigating new ways to enhance patient care. Read more
Research and Breakthroughs Linking Obesity to Kidney Stones in Children February 9, 2022 New studies show that higher body mass index—as well as low socioeconomic status—raise the risk for pediatric kidney stones. Read more
Care Innovation Expanding Prenatal Care for Hydronephrosis and Urologic Conditions February 9, 2022 Virtual consultations help ease parents’ anxiety—and improve care after a baby is born. Read more
Research and Breakthroughs A Bench-to-Bedside Approach to Wilms Tumor October 16, 2020 Program combines clinical expertise and basic science to advance care in an understudied cancer. Read more
Research and Breakthroughs Can More Children’s Kidneys Be Spared? November 12, 2021 Should surgeons perform partial nephrectomies in more children with kidney tumors—safely removing the mass, but leaving the child’s kidney in place? Read more
CHLA In the News Gastroenterology Team Welcomes 5 Fellows in 2022 January 27, 2022 New endoscopy fellowship is one of several advanced GI training opportunities at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. Read more
Research and Breakthroughs How Does Bladder Exstrophy Impact Mental Health? November 2, 2022 A new study finds that patients’ mental health and quality of life change as they grow to adulthood. Read more
CHLA In the News GI Division to Welcome 7 New Fellows in 2020 February 4, 2020 Children’s Hospital Los Angeles is one of the few pediatric medical centers in the nation to offer so many advanced training opportunities in gastroenterology. Read more
CHLA In the News GI Team Welcomes New Fellows for 2021 January 28, 2021 Children’s Hospital Los Angeles offers multiple advanced training opportunities in pediatric gastroenterology and hepatology. Read more