Research and Breakthroughs Sharing Data to Boost Pediatric Cancer Research November 8, 2021 More powerful data can inform researchers’ studies into what’s causing childhood cancer, as well as how to improve treatments and survivorship. Read more
Research and Breakthroughs Understanding Cancer Survival in Adolescents and Young Adults November 8, 2021 Researchers have been delving deeper to better understand long-term cancer survival and quality of life for adolescent and young adult patients. Read more
Care Innovation Automating Insulin Doses to Improve Patient Care November 8, 2021 New calculator is seamlessly integrated into the electronic health record for inpatients with diabetes. Read more
Care Innovation When Do Children Need Pacemakers and Defibrillators? November 4, 2021 The most difficult area we still contend with are children who we think are at risk for sudden cardiac arrest. Do they need an implantable defibrillator? Read more
Research and Breakthroughs What Is the Role of the Neonatal Ross? November 4, 2021 The Ross procedure offers children the opportunity to have an aortic valve replacement that is their own valve: the pulmonary valve. Read more
Care Innovation Boosting Infant-Family Mental Health in the NICCU November 4, 2021 Angelica Moreyra, PsyD, talks about her work in the NICCU—and how neonatologists can support the critical parent-baby bond for their patients. Read more
Research and Breakthroughs Which ECMO Babies Are at Risk for Readmission? November 4, 2021 New study identifies factors that may help predict which neonatal ECMO patients will have to return to the hospital. Read more
Care Innovation Improving Care for Babies With Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia November 4, 2021 As part of the BPD Collaborative, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles is teaming up to optimize care for babies with chronic lung disease. Read more
Care Innovation Improving Endocrine Care for Childhood Cancer Survivors November 4, 2021 New clinic provides comprehensive screening and treatment for children with endocrine issues caused by cancer treatment. Read more
Care Innovation Growing New Leaders in Pediatric Pulmonology November 4, 2021 Under a $1.5 million federal grant, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles is investing in innovative interdisciplinary leadership education in the field. Read more