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Cervical spinal injuries in children and adolescents are fortunately rare, but they can be serious, as they can lead to paralysis. Suspected injuries are diagnosed via X-rays and computed tomography (CT). But indiscriminate CT-related radiation can lead to cancers later in life. Emergency medical services (EMS), emergency department and trauma teams need better tools to determine which children have serious neck trauma needing spinal precautions, and which children have negligible injuries and don’t need the unnecessary radiation exposure.

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In the last 50 years, behavioral health researchers have made major progress in understanding depression not as a condition born purely from lived experiences, but as a multi-faceted disorder with complex underlying biology.

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A CHLA study finds that older and younger kids with cerebral palsy have comparable gait improvements after single event multilevel surgery.

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A novel Children’s Hospital Los Angeles study led by Mimi S. Kim, MD, MSc, has received the 2024 prize for Best Original Research Paper from Hormone Research in Paediatrics and the Pediatric Endocrine Society (PES)

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If you’re planning an international trip with your child, you may be wondering what vaccines they need and when they should get them. Before you head out of the country, it’s essential to make sure your child is up to date on all of their routine immunizations, including vaccines for COVID-19, flu and RSV.

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A team of researchers at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles recently published a genomic study that uncovered two classes of genetic causes for chordoma in children by conducting some genomic detective work.

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To fill high demand positions, CHLA trainees undergo reskilling, a recent addition to the workforce glossary that refers to employees’ learning of new skills in order to pursue a different role within the same organization.

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Anesthesia makes it possible for infants and children to undergo medical procedures and surgeries that save or improve the quality of their lives. Some children must receive anesthesia multiple times while very young. While anesthesia is an essential tool, it may also disrupt the developing brain, leading to later cognitive and behavioral issues.

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If you and your infant are struggling with breastfeeding, it’s natural to feel concerned. A tongue-tie is one possible cause of these difficulties. A tongue-tie (ankyloglossia) may affect your baby’s ability to feed efficiently. To treat this condition, doctors may discuss a tongue-tie release procedure with you, which can help the tongue move more functionally. Other treatments options include feeding therapy and working with a lactation consultant.

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New research led by Children’s Hospital Los Angeles has found that racial and socioeconomic disparities contribute to delayed care for craniosynostosis—a rare birth defect that occurs when a baby’s skull bones close too early.In the study, being Black/African American, having public insurance and living in an economically disadvantaged area were all risk factors for presenting for a first consultation at older ages.

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Randomized controlled trials have long been the gold standard for evaluating new therapies. But for pediatric brain tumors, it can be difficult—if not impossible—to enroll the large numbers of patients needed for these studies.

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To better understand the mechanisms driving chronic childhood kidney disease, researchers from the GOFARR Laboratory for Organ Regenerative Research and Cell Therapeutics in Urology at The Saban Research Institute of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles led a pilot study examining the process of kidney cell deterioration on a molecular level using digital spatial profiling.

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Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) has created the innovative Regional NICU Nursing Leadership Roundtable, comprised of CHLA and 20 community hospital neonatal intensive care units (NICU) in Los Angeles, Ventura and Kern counties.

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To validate the PECARN prediction rules, Children's Hospital Los Angeles researchers collaborated on a prospective, multicenter study funded by the National Institutes of Health, enrolling thousands of children who came to the CHLA Emergency Department over a five-year period.

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Children’s Hospital Los Angeles recently conducted a 30-year study of more than 300 pediatric patients who underwent the Ross procedure at CHLA to determine how a patient’s age and heart anatomy impact the surgery’s success.

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As a parent, you want your child to be inclusive and accepting of the people they encounter—including those with autism spectrum disorder. Approximately 95% of children with disabilities enroll in regular schools. That means your child is likely to meet someone with autism in class or extracurricular activities, whether they realize it or not.

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Children’s Hospital Los Angeles is offering families an opportunity to eliminate the danger of unwanted medications in their home by disposing of their unwanted pills safely, responsibly and permanently.

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Exercise plays a key role in helping children with cerebral palsy to improve or maintain their mobility, including the ability to walk. But research has shown that many of these kids don’t get the physical activity they need.

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Children's Hospital Los Angeles has been at the forefront of retinoblastoma research for decades. Dr. David Cobrinik was invited to review the current state of retinoblastoma research in the New England Journal of Medicine.