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Delirium is an acute neurologic dysfunction, defined by the DSM IV as an acute change in consciousness with impairments in attention and cognition. Over the decades critical care literature has
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June 24, 2019
Special thanks to Carl Grushkin, MD, Chief of the Division of Nephrology at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, for contributing to this article. What happens when your child has one kidney? It’s more
Ava’s Bump: A Girl’s Journey Fighting Lymphoma
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This story is shared in the words of Gina Rich, mother of Ava. In mid-February I noticed a bump on my daughter Ava's head. She was 8 at the time. I thought she must have just bumped it playing around
George Lopez Brings Smiles to Kids at CHLA
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Comedian George Lopez visited patients at Children's Hospital Los Angeles, and screened the film RIO 2.
Protons vs. Photons: One Letter Could Make a Big Difference in Brain Tumors
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Music Therapy Hit the Right Note for Nano
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