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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
Sophia Scano Fitzmaurice
December 6, 2018
At 97, Sophia Scano Fitzmaurice has been investing in research into thalassemia, an inherited form of anemia, for 64 years. In that time, she has seen treatment outcomes and life expectancies improve
Winter Sports Eye Safety
January 29, 2016
Sports like skiing, snowboarding, snow tubing and sledding are on my boys’ wish list this year. I thought it would a good time to make sure that they are wearing protective eyewear with good
A Higher Resolution Image of Human Lung Development
October 17, 2019
The invention of interactive map applications has revolutionized wayfinding, providing an unprecedented level of information far beyond what printed road maps can offer. Researchers at Children’s
Meet Some of our Research Trainees
August 2, 2021
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Living Donor Liver Transplants: Better Outcomes for Children
September 21, 2021
In a worldwide pediatric study, researchers from Children’s Hospital Los Angeles show the clear benefit of using living donor liver tissue for transplants.
Using Signs to Help With Early Language Skills
May 11, 2018
Many parents are hesitant to use signs with their babies because they fear it will delay their child’s verbal growth. However, research supports the use of symbolic gestures to foster language skills
Integrating Infant Mental Health into the NICCU
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