The VR Technologist Will See You Now
December 5, 2024
A new member of CHLA’s pioneering Interventional Radiology team uses virtual reality to transform minimally invasive procedures for patients and clinicians.
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I Feel Better! Doc McStuffins Virtual Reality Helps to Relieve Anxiety in Children Undergoing Surgery
November 17, 2021
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles and Disney Junior collaborate to create an interactive experience
A Game Changer: Virtual Reality Reduces Pain and Anxiety in Children
August 25, 2021
A study at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles shows that engaging in VR can reduce pain and anxiety in children undergoing painful medical procedures and reduce the need for anesthesia.
Can Virtual Reality Help Children Undergoing Urologic Procedures?
February 18, 2020
A new clinical trial at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles will study patients as young as 5 who are undergoing VCUG exams.
Pain Medicine Clinic Provides Relief for Kids
June 20, 2019
Unlike when we have the flu or a broken bone, it’s not always visible when pain keeps us from feeling our best. And when pain is chronic, it can have devastating effects on personal relationships
Screening for Mental Health Issues in a Pediatric Emergency Department
October 1, 2015
Investigators at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles have piloted a mental health screening tool for use with patients accessing the emergency department who might be at risk for mental health problems.
Managing Your Child’s Pain in a Non-Traditional Way
July 15, 2015
Massage? Acupuncture? Biofeedback? A nurse breaks down complementary and alternative medicine.
Eastern Medicine’s Role in the Emergency Department
April 29, 2015
A study by CHLA researchers demonstrated positive effects of acupuncture in children with appendicitis.
PTSD Can Affect Sick Kids?
February 20, 2015
Medical PTSD can result from receiving a medical diagnosis like cancer and undergoing subsequent treatment. The symptoms of medical PTSD are specifically the result of a traumatic medical situation.
Not Only an Adult Condition, Fibromyalgia Affects Kids Too
June 5, 2014
Fibromyalgia tender points as outlined by the American College of Rheumatology . Credit: 3D4Medical.com Unseen by lab tests and the naked eye, fibromyalgia is an “invisible” condition characterized by