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.
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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.
Providing Psychological Support in Pediatric Urology
November 12, 2021
Psychologist Michelle SooHoo, PhD, supports children dealing with voiding dysfunction, as well as those with complex urologic conditions like bladder exstrophy.
Defining Post-Obstructive Diuresis in Babies
January 30, 2023
A new study at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles proposes the first evidence-based definition for the condition in neonates.
A Bench-to-Bedside Approach to Wilms Tumor
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Program combines clinical expertise and basic science to advance care in an understudied cancer.
Oliver Is ‘A Whole Different Kid’ After Kidney Transplant
November 3, 2022
Born with a rare genetic disorder, Oliver needed a new kidney—and lots of care. Thanks to a multidisciplinary team at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, the 3-year-old is now thriving.
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Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Awarded $3 Million to Study Opioid Use in Hospitalized Infants
June 1, 2022
Extended opioid use may cause health and developmental issues. A $3 million grant will help identify the long-term effects of opioid pain relief for newborns.