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RB or Not RB
July 10, 2015
Retinoblastoma is a common eye cancer in children. David Cobrinik of The Vision Center has helped answer the question of why mutations to the RB1 gene primarily cause tumors of the retina.
Constipation: How You Can Help Your Child
November 4, 2013
What is constipation? What are the signs? How you can help when your child is constipated.
What Is Diabetic Ketoacidosis?
September 7, 2021
Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a potentially fatal complication of diabetes caused by a high level of acid in the blood. Find out what DKA is, and why it’s so dangerous.
The Truth About Home Remedies and the Flu
December 10, 2019
Two CHLA infectious disease specialists urge parents to understand the facts about home remedies and just how ineffective—and potentially life-threatening—they can be for children.
CHLA and USC Plastic and Oral/Maxillofacial Surgeons Team Up to Correct Birth Defects
July 13, 2017
This story originally appeared in the TroDent , the official publication for the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC. Read more stories like this in their Summer 2017 issue . Madison Carmenate
Preventing ACL Injuries Before They Occur
February 5, 2016
A common and often devastating injury in sports – anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury can require surgery to restore knee stability and allow athletes to return to playing sports. However
When Toys Change Everything
May 18, 2017
One toy can make a world of difference. After nearly three years of extended stays at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, this was one of the most enduring takeaways for 6-year-old Valentino Ricciotti
Why Your Child’s Broken Bone May Not Need to Be Set
October 19, 2020
Fixing a fracture usually requires the broken bone to be pushed back into place, but depending on your child’s age and how severe the injury is, the body may be able to heal itself with the right care
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