News & Blog Posts

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Elevidys Gene Therapy: A Neurologist’s Perspective

November 7, 2024

A CHLA expert shares her experience of administering this gene therapy for Duchenne—and why comprehensive care is critical for patients.

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Research and Breakthroughs

New Research From the Neurological Institute Team

November 4, 2024

CHLA’s Neurology and Neurosurgery faculty have led multiple research publications over the past few months.

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Advice From Our Experts

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.

Press Release

Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Named Among Nation’s Top 10 Children's Hospitals 16 Years in a Row

October 8, 2024

LOS ANGELES (Oct. 8, 2024)—As a leader in pediatric academic medicine, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) has continued to fulfill its mission by making discoveries and advances to enhance health

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Care Innovation

How Is Care Changing for Kids With Tuberous Sclerosis Complex?

August 8, 2024

A Children’s Hospital Los Angeles expert shares the latest on tuberous sclerosis complex care and research.

Hospital News

New Surgical Director of Epilepsy Joins Children’s Hospital Los Angeles

August 6, 2024

Virendra Desai, MD, arrived July 1 and will further strengthen CHLA’s leading care for children with epilepsy and movement disorders.

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Care Innovation

Why Traditional Thinking on Brachial Plexus Birth Injuries Is Wrong

July 15, 2024

The leaders of CHLA’s Brachial Plexus and Peripheral Nerve Program explain why ‘wait and see’ can be a dangerous approach for these babies.

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Research and Breakthroughs

As FDA Expands Approval of a New Gene Therapy to Treat Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, a CHLA Expert Weighs in

July 1, 2024

The new approval opens the gene therapy to a wider range of children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a rare genetic disorder that worsens over time.