Team Uses Low-Field MRI to Improve Lung Care for Children
February 3, 2025
New research at CHLA is harnessing low-field MRI to improve the diagnosis—and treatment—of lung disease in children.
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Research Faculty Spotlight: Joy Gibson, MD, PhD
December 12, 2024
Dr. Joy Gibson is researching how to optimize the use of antibiotics and other strategies to manage infections in patients with cystic fibrosis.
Faster Lung Function Decline in Cystic Fibrosis Linked to High Sputum Levels of Pf Bacteriophage
December 12, 2024
A Children’s Hospital Los Angeles study has found that a virus that infects a common bacteria may lead to accelerated loss of lung function in individuals with cystic fibrosis (CF). The study
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Named Among Nation’s Top 10 Children's Hospitals 16 Years in a Row
October 8, 2024
LOS ANGELES (Oct. 8, 2024)—As a leader in pediatric academic medicine, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) has continued to fulfill its mission by making discoveries and advances to enhance health
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Pulmonologist Receives National Award
June 27, 2024
Iris Perez, MD, was honored at SLEEP 2024 for her contributions to teaching and mentoring in the field of sleep medicine.
Who Will Jordan Be?
June 26, 2024
Jordan was diagnosed with Rubinstein-Taybi syndrome as a baby. A multidisciplinary team of experts at CHLA is helping him overcome every obstacle.
Developing New Approaches for Children With Cystic Fibrosis
January 26, 2024
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles takes a team approach to cystic fibrosis care, with a focus on finding next-generation treatments.
How Is Care Changing in Congenital Central Hypoventilation Syndrome?
January 26, 2024
A Children’s Hospital Los Angeles pulmonologist explains how the team individualizes care for children with congenital central hypoventilation syndrome.
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Pulmonology Chief Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
October 20, 2023
Sally Ward, MD, received a lifetime achievement award from the American Thoracic Society for her contributions to pediatric pulmonology.
Long COVID in Kids: A Path to Recovery
September 8, 2022
Long COVID or “long-haul COVID” can be debilitating for kids and teens—with symptoms like fatigue, shortness of breath and brain fog.