Research Trainee Spotlight: Ruby Barq, MD
March 1, 2024
Dr. Barq is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow investigating how hospital opioid exposures impact infants’ brain development.
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Faculty Spotlight: Lorraine Kelley-Quon, MD, MSHS, FACS, FAAP
November 17, 2023
As a pediatric surgeon at CHLA, Dr. Kelley-Quon enjoys making a lifesaving impact on individual families. But it’s through research that she has broadened her reach.
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.
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.
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.
CHLA Saturday Event Invites Families to Dispose of Unwanted Medications
April 24, 2024
CHLA’s opioid take-back day provides families a safe way to discard their unused prescription drugs and protect their kids from potential harm.
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.
Nationwide Study Uncovers Disparities in Screening for Substance Use Among Injured Adolescents
October 4, 2024
Screening for substance abuse in the emergency department can flag at-risk adolescents who need interventions, but not everyone gets screened.