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.
Neurological Institute News
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
A Lasting Legacy for Kids
June 25, 2024
The donors behind the newest endowed chairs at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles are making an impact on care today—and for generations to come.
Socioeconomic Disparities Linked to Delayed Craniosynostosis Care
May 1, 2024
A CHLA study finds that racial and socioeconomic disparities contribute to delayed care and treatment for babies with craniosynostosis.