Due to the impacts from the wind storm, power outages and wild fires, Specialty Care Centers operated by Children's Hospital Los Angeles in Encino (5363 Balboa Blvd.) and Santa Monica (1419 19th St.) are closed Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025. We apologize for any inconvenience. If in need of any care for your child, the CHLA's Emergency Department at 4650 Sunset Blvd. in Los Angeles, is open.
Faster Lung Function Decline in Cystic Fibrosis Linked to High Sputum Levels of Pf Bacteriophage
December 12, 2024
A Children’s Hospital Los Angeles study has found that a virus that infects a common bacteria may lead to accelerated loss of lung function in individuals with cystic fibrosis (CF). The study