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Spinal Fusion Surgery for Scoliosis as a Teen Allowed Kelly to Follow His Dream
December 28, 2021
Kelly was concerned that the curves in his spine would stop him from doing the things that he loves. He got news he had to undergo surgery for his scolisis, but with a treatment plan and hard work he
Maternal HIV Status May Disrupt Normal Microbiome Development in Uninfected Infants
July 29, 2016
A study led by researchers at The Saban Research Institute of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) suggests that maternal HIV infection influences the microbiome of their HIV-uninfected infants
New App Makes Patient Imaging Data “Shareable”
May 19, 2015
The massive size of diagnostic imaging files has made remote sharing difficult. Stephan Erberich and Marvin Nelson have created an app that makes it easy while protecting patient privacy.
Common Psychiatric Disorders Share an Overlapping Genetic Risk
June 22, 2018
Investigators found that many common psychiatric disorders are deeply connected on a genetic level, sharing specific genetic risk factors, underscoring the need to recognize shared dimensions of brain
Pizza No Longer Needed in Room 4112
July 13, 2013
CHLA patient Hazel placed a sign in her window asking for pizza, and the internet delivered.
CHLA Volunteers Keep Helping During Pandemic
October 6, 2020
As CHLA responded to the COVID-19 pandemic, the hospital’s volunteers didn’t miss a beat. The program safely continued and adapted to the organization’s needs.
The Day Pierce was Diagnosed
September 1, 2017
Aubrey Kelly’s 2-year-old son, Pierce, was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia—a rare subset of leukemia that can progress quickly if not treated. In Pierce’s case, the best option was a bone marrow
Opening Doors to the World
September 2, 2021
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles is part of an innovative nationwide program exposing young people with developmental disabilities to real-world work experience.
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