Rare surgery at UCLA helps Southern California teen judo champ return to the mat
After being sidelined because of poor circulation, the 16-year-old can practice and compete again thanks to an unusual aortic surgery.
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UCLA-led study identifies genetic factors involved in pediatric ulcerative colitis
The interplay of several genetic factors may be involved in the development of the disease, a severe chronic inflammatory condition of the bowel, which affects infants and young children.
In our digital world, are young people losing the ability to read emotions?
UCLA scientists report that sixth-graders who went just five days without glancing at a smartphone, television or other screen did substantially better at reading emotions than counterparts who used electronic devices.
Superhero grime fighters delight young patients
Sunland Window Cleaning, the window washing vendor for Mattel Children's Hospital UCLA, created Superhero Day to bring joy to sick children by having costume-clad window washers appear outside children's hospital rooms.
Redesigning the well-child checkup
Led by UCLA's Dr. Tumaini Coker, researchers developed a new design for preventive health care for children from birth through age 3 from low-income communities.
Mattel Children's Hospital UCLA ranks among nation's best in U.S. News survey
Eight specialties were named among the best in the country according to the survey, which takes into account clinical data and the opinions of pediatricians nationwide.
New pooch programs for hospital patients and families
Pediatric patients at Mattel Children’s Hospital UCLA are receiving warm and fuzzy -- as well as furry -- support with the launch of two new programs featuring UCLA's favorite dogs: the People-Animal Connection (PAC), an animal-assisted...