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Retinoblastoma is a common eye cancer in children. David Cobrinik of The Vision Center has helped answer the question of why mutations to the RB1 gene primarily cause tumors of the retina.
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Have Big-Brother Hero Cape, Will Travel
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“You’re doing a good job, buddy.” Those are the loving words 5-year-old Carter Holt whispers to his little brother, Forrest, whenever he leaves his bedside. For the last three years, Carter has been
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What is tetralogy of Fallot? Tetralogy of Fallot is a congenital heart defect—a problem with the heart’s structure that’s present at birth—that changes the normal flow of blood through the heart
Preclinical Study Offers Hope For Hirschsprung’s
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Children’s Hospital Los Angeles surgeon achieves milestone in using tissue engineering to grow complete gut nervous system.
Faculty Spotlight: Etan Orgel, MD, MS
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Does Substance Use Affect Adolescent Brain Development?
September 30, 2015
As part of a landmark study about the effects of adolescent substance use on the developing brain, CHLA has been awarded $8 million from the National Institutes of Health.
Oh What Fun It Is to...Eat Healthy!
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We all know the holidays are the busiest time of the year, often filled with plenty of holiday treats. Many times we don't make the healthiest decisions during this time. Before the busy season, think
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