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Why Your Child’s Broken Bone May Not Need to Be Set
October 19, 2020
Fixing a fracture usually requires the broken bone to be pushed back into place, but depending on your child’s age and how severe the injury is, the body may be able to heal itself with the right care
How Socioeconomics May Impact COVID-19-Associated Stress in Youth
February 16, 2022
A study led by Children’s Hospital Los Angeles shows parents in disadvantaged communities are talking to their kids more about disease-preventing behaviors.
Understanding the Link Between Brain and Gut
October 29, 2014
Through both aspects of this study, researchers hope to better understand the relationship between constipation and behavior, and use this knowledge to improve treatments for children with autism and
A Game Changer: Virtual Reality Reduces Pain and Anxiety in Children
August 25, 2021
A study at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles shows that engaging in VR can reduce pain and anxiety in children undergoing painful medical procedures and reduce the need for anesthesia.
Preventing and Recognizing Blood Clots
December 6, 2019
Everything parents should know about spotting and preventing blood clots in children
Basic Research Led to First FDA-Approved Immunotherapy for Pediatric Cancer
February 4, 2016
Neuroblastoma cells under a microscope labeled with fluorescent molecules. Image courtesy of Shutterstock. Building upon more than two decades of basic research conducted at Children’s Hospital Los
Conflict-Related Brain Activity May Indicate Psychosis Risk
October 5, 2015
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.
Brachial Plexus Birth Palsy: What Physicians Should Know
April 5, 2021
Brachial plexus injuries in infants affect the nerves that provide sensation and movement in the shoulder, arm, forearm, hand and fingers. CHLA Experts share what physicians should know about this
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