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Study aims to understand the impact and design programs to address young athletes’ needs.
Screening for Mental Health Issues in a Pediatric Emergency Department
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Investigators at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles have piloted a mental health screening tool for use with patients accessing the emergency department who might be at risk for mental health problems.
Staying Smart About Sodium
October 10, 2016
Sodium is a mineral—an essential nutrient that is commonly found in many foods. It is used by the body to control blood pressure, blood volume, and muscle and nerve function. Maintaining an
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Investigators at the Children’s Center for Cancer and Blood Diseases at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles have identified new findings about an immune cell – called a tumor-associated macrophage – that
Is there a safe amount of alcohol for pregnant women?
January 20, 2016
In a new article published in Trends in Cognitive Sciences, corresponding author Elizabeth Sowell, PhD of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, in collaboration with authors from Harvard Medical School and
Conflict-Related Brain Activity May Indicate Psychosis Risk
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Researchers led by Bradley S. Peterson have shown that lower levels of conflict-related brain activity are associated with a higher risk for later psychosis.
Life Tips to Help Prevent Type 2 Diabetes
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