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What's Happening in the Brain During Maturation to Adolescence?
September 25, 2019
In a first-of-its-kind study, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles researchers piece together a road map of typical brain development in children during a critical window of maturation. The study shows how
Why are some children at risk of stuttering into adulthood?
January 9, 2017
Characterized by repetition of sounds, syllables, or words; prolongation of sounds; and interruptions in speech, stuttering occurs most often in children between the ages of 2 and 6 as they are
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Awarded $3 Million to Study Opioid Use in Hospitalized Infants
June 1, 2022
Extended opioid use may cause health and developmental issues. A $3 million grant will help identify the long-term effects of opioid pain relief for newborns.
A Leap Forward in Kidney Disease Research
August 13, 2019
Kidneys work to constantly filter blood and remove toxins from the body. Conditions such as chronic kidney disease (CKD) are characterized by a reduced ability to perform this essential function. CKD
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Receives $6.1 Million in Research Funding to Study Treatment of Anxiety in Children and Adolescents
April 14, 2021
A team of investigators led by CHLA’s Bradley Peterson, MD, plan a foundational study into treatment of childhood anxiety.
Children's Hospital Los Angeles Heart Transplant Program Celebrates 25 Years of Excellence
February 15, 2018
Today the hospital operates one of the nation's leading pediatric heart transplant programs This month, The Heart Institute at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) celebrates the 25 th anniversary
How Socioeconomics May Impact COVID-19-Associated Stress in Youth
February 16, 2022
A study led by Children’s Hospital Los Angeles shows parents in disadvantaged communities are talking to their kids more about disease-preventing behaviors.
Improving HIV Care and Prevention in Young Men of Color
September 19, 2015
Researchers at CHLA have received an $8.4 million grant from the NIH to conduct research to improve HIV care and prevention, focusing on Black, Latino and multiracial gay and bisexual young men.
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