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A CHLA study finds that children with HMO insurance face an average delay of nearly two months to receive authorization for gait analysis.

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Research and Breakthroughs

Adolescents Make Similar Gains as Children After SEMLS

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New findings show that older adolescents with cerebral palsy can still benefit from single event multilevel surgery.

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Fracture Risk Is Low After Femoral Osteotomy in Children With Cerebral Palsy

October 19, 2023

Study finds that only 1 in 50 children with cerebral palsy experience a periprosthetic fracture after a femoral osteotomy.

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The Innovation Studio at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Announces Winners of Digital Health Lab Demo Day

October 21, 2019

The Innovation Studio at Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) announced the winners of its first ever Digital Health Lab Demo Day, the culmination of a six-month venture to develop, incubate and

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Research and Breakthroughs

So Long, Needle-Phobia: Researchers Explore How Immersive Tech Helps Reduce Pain, Anxiety in Kids

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CHLA scientists in the Biobehavioral Pain Lab are investigating how VR and AR games may ease needle anxiety and reduce sedation for routine medical procedures.

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Research and Breakthroughs

Biomechanics Study Aims to Help Prevent Youth Sports Injuries

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A motion analysis study finds that the single-leg hop may be a key test to see if younger athletes have biomechanical deficiencies.

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Screen Time Guidelines for Kids, at Every Age: CHLA Experts Weigh In

July 11, 2024

How much screen time is healthy for kids? Read CHLA’s pediatrician-approved guide for navigating your child’s screen time, from infancy to adolescence.   