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Spooky Fun: Scenes From Halloween 2024 at CHLA
November 1, 2024
From Child Life to the NICCU, CHLA staff ensure no one misses out on Halloween cheer.
Novel Pulmonary Valve Aims to Reduce Invasive Surgeries for Kids
October 28, 2024
An investigational clinical trial at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles is testing the Autus pulmonary valve, which can be size-adjusted as a child grows.
What is a Wada Test? CHLA’s Dr. Sucheta Joshi Tells Parents What to Expect
October 25, 2024
Dr. Sucheta Joshi discusses the Wada test, which is used to determine the parts of the brain associated with language and memory prior to epilepsy surgery.
Seven Safeguards: How to Protect Your Kids From Ingesting Poison
October 25, 2024
CHLA’s injury prevention expert tells parents what preemptive actions to take to protect their children from accidentally consuming toxic substances.
Spinal Fusion Surgery Takes Athena to New Heights
October 23, 2024
Diagnosed with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, a middle schooler instantly grew 2 inches after the curve in her spine was straightened out.
CHLA Endocrinologist to Co-Lead New Nationwide Study Investigating the Impacts of Type 1 Diabetes on Childhood Brain Development
October 22, 2024
Dr. Jennifer Raymond and her team will work to recruit participants from underrepresented communities for a research study exploring how Type 1 diabetes affects the developing brain.
A Wealth of Funding Resources: CHLA’s Research Success Teams Program Supports Junior Investigators Seeking NIH Grants
October 16, 2024
Senior Program Manager Casey Covarrubias discusses the services offered through the program, which supports junior researchers with their NIH grant applications.
Is Your Car Seat a Counterfeit? Here’s How to Know
October 15, 2024
CHLA’s injury prevention expert explains how parents can avoid purchasing an unauthorized car seat that can place their child at great risk.
A Brighter Forecast: How a CHLA Anesthesiologist and AccuWeather are Using Environmental Data to Transform Children’s Health Care
October 11, 2024
Dr. Jonathan M. Tan is building technology with data from weather forecasting organization AccuWeather to study environmental impacts on children’s health.
CHLA Psychologist Co-Hosts National Institute of Mental Health Webinar Focused on Disability, Equity and Mental Health
October 11, 2024
In a NIMH webinar, Dr. Jessica M. Schwartzman presents her work to include autistic individuals in mental health research and clinical studies.