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Decoding Swelling
October 24, 2018
Swelling in a child can happen for different reasons, but most commonly happens after trauma or medical condition. Another common cause of swelling is a condition called lymphedema. Since I often work
Managing My Child's Asthma
September 5, 2018
Tips from Ronald Ferdman, MD, pediatric allergist-immunologist from Children's Hospital Los Angeles Seeing your child struggle with asthma can be difficult. However, getting ahead of it and knowing
Helping the Older Teenager Cope with Chronic Medical Conditions
July 12, 2016
A few years ago, I wrote a blog about helping teenagers cope with chronic illness, especially when it means they have to take medications or do daily monitoring tasks like checking blood sugar or
A Father and Son, and the Doctor Who Saved Them Both
November 5, 2021
Born with the same heart defect, father-and-son Jeff and Bryce had their lives saved decades apart by the same surgeon at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles.
New Clues to Kidney Cell Renewal
September 14, 2016
In a first-of-its-kind look at human kidney development, researchers at The Saban Research Institute of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles have isolated human nephron progenitor (NP) cells. Their results
Babies and Food Allergies
March 24, 2021
Reduce your baby’s risk for developing food allergies by feeding your infant the most common allergens, including peanuts and eggs, CHLA experts say.
When Can My Baby Have Solid Food?
November 26, 2021
Feeding therapists explain when babies can start eating solid foods, and how parents can help them with the transition to baby-led weaning.
How to Talk to Your Child Who Is Questioning or Identifies as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Asexual (LGBTQA)
June 24, 2016
Talking to your child about gender identity and sexual orientation can feel overwhelming for parents who aren’t sure where or how to begin the conversation. Often, these conversations start after a
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