Opioids, Methadone and Babies
August 8, 2023
A Children’s Hospital Los Angeles study shows that methadone use following surgery in infants can increase hospital stay and delay recovery.
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CHLA Researchers Find That Length of Opioid Treatment for Hospitalized Infants Differs by Institution and Geography
March 12, 2024
Regional and institutional variations in duration of opioid treatment for infants underscore need for national standards.
What Pain Medications Work Best for Adolescents and Young Adults?
November 28, 2023
Large clinical trial to study safest and most effective pain medications for adolescents and young adults following common surgeries.
Research Trainee Spotlight: Olivia Keane, MD
April 1, 2024
Dr. Keane is a Postdoctoral Fellow studying the impact of cumulative opioid exposure on a baby’s brain development.
A Closer Look: Why Is Research Essential at a Children’s Hospital?
July 20, 2023
The ambitions of pediatric researchers are global in scale: Beyond patients at their own hospital, they look to shape national and international standards for pediatric care.
Opioids vs. NSAIDS: Which Are Safest and Most Effective for Treating Pain Following Surgery?
November 28, 2023
A new study is the first to compare the safety and effectiveness of opioids and NSAIDS following common surgeries in adolescents and young adults.
Trainee Spotlight: Marjorie Odegard, MD
February 20, 2023
A postdoctoral fellow, Marjorie Odegard, MD, aims to become an academic pediatric surgeon with a focus on health disparities research.
For Walter to Feel Better
October 7, 2019
How Lloyd’s little brother overcame a skull condition and became the coolest kid at the playground
After ECMO, Nothing Can Stop Martin
April 26, 2023
At birth, Martin went precious minutes without oxygen. A specialized team at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles raced to save his life—and his brain.