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Should surgeons perform partial nephrectomies in more children with kidney tumors—safely removing the mass, but leaving the child’s kidney in place?
Helping Teens Overcome Drug Use
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The Substance Use Prevention and Treatment Program at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles helps adolescents and young adults recognize and rely on their own resilience in the face of drug abuse.
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Tracking a ‘Silent Disability’ in Pediatric MS
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New study aims to better diagnose and understand neurocognitive disability in youth with multiple sclerosis.
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles is U.S. site for $7M study of household transmission of COVID-19
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The NIH-funded study extends a larger investigation into influenza.
CHLA Scientists Develop Breakthrough In Vitro Model
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Scientists at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles develop first physiologically-accurate in vitro model of the human kidney glomerulus, representing a milestone in the field of kidney disease research
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In a previous blog, I worked with a central venous catheter (CVC) specialist to discuss proper care and hygiene of a central line, and how to troubleshoot problems that can occur. I now want to share
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