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Research News Aug 10, 2026

CHLA Pioneers New Treatment Pathway for Heart Defects in Heterotaxy Syndrome

A CHLA study found that the sickest babies with heterotaxy-associated heart disease often don't survive early surgery. Now the team is taking a new approach.

Research News Jul 22, 2026

Resuming GLP-1 Medications After Sleeve Gastrectomy May Increase Weight Loss

A CHLA study is the first to explore how bariatric surgery and GLP-1 medications can work together to improve outcomes for youth with severe obesity.

Research News Jul 20, 2026

Trial Tests a New Gene-Editing Strategy for Sickle Cell Disease

The multicenter trial is evaluating a CRISPR-Cas9 approach designed to directly modify the beta‑globin gene in sickle cell disease.

Research News Jul 17, 2026

New Model Predicts Chronic Immune Thrombocytopenia Risk in Children

The model could help physicians better tailor monitoring and treatment for children with immune thrombocytopenia.

Research News Jun 24, 2026

Landmark CHLA-Led Study Finds Multiple Real-World Treatment Options for Pediatric Anxiety, None Clearly Superior Over Others

The multicenter study is the first to directly compare cognitive behavioral therapy and medication—and their sequencing—in a real-world population.

Research News Jun 24, 2026

Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to Brain Differences in Young Children

CHLA researchers found measurable changes in brain structure but no differences in cognitive performance.

Research News Jun 19, 2026

CHLA’s 2026 TSRI Science Day Focuses on Advances in Understanding Cancer Biology

Hundreds of members of the research community gathered to discuss breakthroughs in understanding the biological drivers of cancer and to present new research projects.

Research News Jun 11, 2026

New Data Find Strong Reliability in Gait Analysis Interpretation

The early findings demonstrate improved consistency across centers, reinforcing the clinical value of pediatric gait analysis.

Research News May 29, 2026

CHLA Study Identifies Genomic Alterations Driving FOXR2-Activated CNS Neuroblastoma

The findings offer new insights and diagnostic clues for this rare pediatric brain tumor, which can be missed without molecular testing.

Research News May 19, 2026

Carbohydrate Composition of Infant Formula Significantly Associated with Blood Sugar Control, CHLA-Led Study Finds

CHLA’s Michael I. Goran, PhD, and colleagues led the study, which analyzed changes in blood sugar levels among infants fed with human milk, lactose-based formula, and corn syrup solids-based formula.

Research News May 15, 2026

CHLA Researchers Contribute to Landmark NEJM Pediatric Septic Shock Trial

Published in The New England Journal of Medicine, the study resolves a long‑debated question in pediatric emergency care.

Research News May 13, 2026

Approaches for the Youth Mental Health Crisis: Helping Kids and Families Cope in an Unfamiliar World

CHLA's Director of Psychology shares how pediatric psychologists can help build resilience in children.