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Dr. Claudia Borzutzky, Chief of the Division of Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine at CHLA, wants adolescents to know they don’t just have to grin and bear it through a difficult menstrual cycle. chla.org/blog/advice-ex…

The first-ever trial of its kind found that using a computer decision support tool for children with acute respiratory failure on mechanical ventilation resulted in faster weaning from ventilation and shortened time on a ventilator. The results were published in NEJM Evidence.

When new parents are experiencing sadness, irritability, exhaustion, and other symptoms, it may be PPD, not just the “baby blues.” #MentalHealthMonth chla.org/blog/advice-ex…

Knee injuries don’t just strike pro athletes. Active kids can suffer them as well. Here’s how to recognize the symptoms of a torn ACL so you’ll know if your child may have suffered one. chla.org/blog/advice-ex…

Dr. Eamon Doyle at CHLA is leading innovative research using low-field MRI to evaluate lung capacity in children with single-ventricle heart disease—a condition in which the heart cannot pump enough oxygen-rich blood to the lungs. This noninvasive approach could significantly

CHLA is one of just six centers in the country participating in a study that is helping to set the stage for future clinical trials in Rett syndrome, a rare and debilitating genetic disorder that primarily affects girls. Dr. Payal Gu, Dr. Shafali Spurling Jeste, and their team

What is gene therapy—and how can it help people with rare genetic conditions like hemophilia B? Dr. Guy Young explains it in simple terms and shares how treatments like Hemgenix are transforming lives. This interview was filmed during a special Los Angeles Kings event honoring

Meet Rufus, our CHLA Therapy Dog of the Month! 🐾 Rufus is a lovable and fluffy Goldendoodle who has been visiting patients, staff, and families at CHLA for 2 years.

CHLA’s Neurological Institute hosted its first-ever Epilepsy Symposium! Designed for patients, families, and community members, this event created space for connection, support, and learning about epilepsy. Attendees had the chance to meet others on similar epilepsy journeys,

Born at 27 weeks and weighing only 1 pound, 5 ounces, Judea “Juju” Monagan was treated at two other hospitals before his family found the right care at CHLA. Like many premature infants, Juju’s lungs were not fully developed, and he was diagnosed with infant chronic lung

Combating permanent hearing loss from chemotherapy: An international team led by CHLA physician-researcher Dr. Etan Orgel has developed a novel machine learning model that can predict an individual child’s risk of developing hearing loss from cisplatin treatment. Read more on the

In honor of Brain Tumor Awareness Day, we're proud to highlight groundbreaking work led by neuro-oncologist Dr. Jessica Tsai and the team at CHLA’s Cancer and Blood Disease Institute. Dr. Jessica Tsai and her team are tackling two of the most aggressive pediatric brain tumors by

CHLA is rolling out whole genome sequencing to screen newborns in the NICCU and get faster and more accurate answers to genetic questions. chla.org/blog/advice-ex…

Welcome to our newest class of pediatric residents! 🥳 These 39 new residents were surprised with a fun welcome tunnel on the way to their first day of orientation, where they got welcomed by CEO Paul Viviano and learned all about the hospital. Later in the day was the welcome

CHLA has received a generous $12 million gift from Alfred E. Mann Charities to advance cell and gene therapy research. This incredible donation will support CHLA’s efforts to provide life-changing solutions for children diagnosed with a variety of devastating conditions including

Huge thank you to the over 2000 staff, patients, families, sponsors, and donors who made this year’s 9th annual Walk & Play L.A. a record-breaking success! 🏆 Thanks to the support and generosity of our community, we were able to raise over $600k so far to support pediatric care

CHLA is a leader in caring for babies with complex heart defects, providing comprehensive care from prenatal diagnosis through birth and beyond. Dr. Jodie Votava-Smith shares the latest advances in caring for these babies—including a new technology to image the fetal heart:

From faster recoveries after surgery to a new AI-based monitoring app, CHLA spine surgeon Michael Heffernan, MD, shares the latest trends and technologies shaping care for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. #ScoliosisMonth chla.org/blog/experts/c…

From the moment the Los Angeles wildfires began on Jan. 7, the Behavioral Health team at CHLA began mobilizing to support patients, families, staff, and the community with emotional and psychological support. Here’s how they responded—and why their work hasn’t stopped.

All about iron deficiency anemia: Iron is an essential mineral that helps our muscles work, gives us energy, and powers brain function. When there’s not enough iron in a person’s blood, this can lead to fewer healthy red blood cells, causing symptoms like tiredness, shortness