pediatrics

Today’s students are dealing with more than ever

The team transplants 10 to 13 hearts in pediatric patients annually, with excellent survival rates

Protection is now available for children as young as 6 months

UCLA doctor developing first targeted treatment of acute respiratory ailments

Gym class is taking a turn for the best in Southern California

Parents need to first process the event themselves, then initiate the conversation

‘My advice is not to panic. Work with your health care provider or your pediatrician to navigate this,’ says UCLA Health’s Dr. Kara Calkins

Children younger than 5 still aren’t eligible for vaccination against SARS-CoV-2

Kidneys are vital to good bone health. Because the bones of children are growing and developing, chronic kidney disease is especially serious

‘For these babies, fewer IV nutrition days means better growth,’ says Julie Sasinski, a UCLA Health clinical nurse specialist