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Ella and her family moved from the East Coast to Southern California in search of the best treatment for high-risk neuroblastoma—and found it at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles.
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Stickers proclaiming “BPA-free” status are increasingly common on plastic bottles. BPA or Bisphenol A was used at one point to increase the strength of plastic, though was phased out when studies
Linking Obesity to Kidney Stones in Children
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New studies show that higher body mass index—as well as low socioeconomic status—raise the risk for pediatric kidney stones.
The Safety Experts
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Even before the COVID-19 outbreak, 'Protecting our patients has always been the No. 1 priority,' says Pam Gordon, CHLA’s Vice President of Patient Safety, Quality and Operational Excellence.
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Team Identifies Developmental Stage for No. 1 Eye Tumor in Children
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Investigators at Children's Hospital Los Angeles have been able to pinpoint the exact stage of development of the human retina, when cells can grow out of control and form cancer-like masses. The
Music Therapy Hit the Right Note for Nano
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A love of mariachi helps a young patient battle a rare genetic condition.
Growing Pains
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If you are a parent who has been awakened from slumber with a child crying in pain, you can understand my distress at watching my son wake up in pain night after night. My son started having “growing
A Game-Changer for Young Children With Femur Fractures
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