Articles tagged with 'neuro' & 'pediatrics' | Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Last fall, Ryan Soliz was a healthy high school senior, finishing college applications and preparing for another season on the golf team, when a nagging pain in his back began to interfere with his swing—and then his ability to walk.Soliz initially …

Cedars-Sinai has been named a Multidisciplinary Team of Distinction by the North American Skull Base Society, a national recognition awarded to programs that bring together specialists across disciplines to advance care for patients with complex …

This school year, the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) and several neighboring school districts are introducing stricter age-based limits on classroom screen time. The new policy comes after parents and educators have long expressed …

For children, a big part of summer fun is hitting the pool, water park, beach, lake or river—anywhere they can cool off and play in the water. But one of the unwanted consequences of spending lots of time in the water is ear infections, commonly …

Fires can leave behind more than visible damage. The lingering smoke and airborne contaminants from the recent warehouse fire in the Boyle Heights neighborhood in Los Angeles may continue to affect air quality for weeks or even months. Exposure to …

Researchers at Cedars-Sinai Health Sciences University and Johns Hopkins University have identified genetic mutations that may explain why some people develop a spontaneous cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak in the spine. The findings, published in The …

Cedars-Sinai Guerin Children’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is embracing the healing power of music by launching a unique music therapy program.At the crib side, a guitarist and singer serenades newborns hooked up to loud, beeping and …

Cedars-Sinai Guerin Children’s is launching a new program for children with asthma that tracks a child’s respiration and aids early detection of breathing problems via a smart, wearable stethoscope.  The at-home monitoring device is designed to …

Cedars-Sinai Guerin Children’s has launched the first Neuro Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (Neuro NICU) in the Los Angeles region.Neuro NICU is a specialized program that brings together multidisciplinary pediatric specialists to deliver advanced, …

Cedars-Sinai Guerin Children’s experts are presenting advances in research and leading hands-on patient care workshops at the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) annual meeting, April 24–27 in Boston.The physician-scientists are available for …

Every minute counts when someone has a stroke, which occurs when blood flow to the brain is blocked. Without rapid treatment, brain cells begin dying within minutes, often leaving patients with permanent speech, movement or memory …

Pediatric interventional cardiology has had meaningful advances over the past decade that are changing how children with congenital heart disease are treated at Cedars-Sinai.  Congenital heart defects, which arise from abnormal or incomplete …

The gut microbiome—the trillions of bacteria and other microbes that inhabit the gastrointestinal tract—drives a process vital for protecting the colon against tissue injury, according to the findings of a study co-led by Cedars-Sinai Health …

Although urinary tract infections (UTIs) are typically minor—albeit painful—health issues for most people, they can pose serious risks for older adults, particularly those with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. In older patients, a …

AJ Starsiak was stretching at his gym, preparing to do squats, when he felt an alarming pop in his back.The 39-year-old father, who plays softball and ice hockey and spends weekends off-roading, was no stranger to minor injuries. But the …

Chlamydia pneumoniae—a common bacterium that causes pneumonia and sinus infections—can linger in the eye and brain for years and may aggravate Alzheimer’s disease, according to a study from Cedars-Sinai. Published in Nature Communications, the …

John M. Graham, MD, ScD, doesn’t remember smiling much as a child. That’s because he and several of his relatives had a curious family trait: They were born with teeth, known as natal teeth, that soon fell out. For some of them, including Graham, …

Investigators at Cedars-Sinai Guerin Children's and two other leading international research institutions collectively have been awarded $5.3 million in grants from the Wellcome Trust—a global charitable foundation—to undertake an eight-year …

A Cedars-Sinai Guerin Children’s epilepsy expert hopes to teach parents to detect early signs of epilepsy in their infant.Pediatric epilepsy affects nearly 470,000 children in the United States, making it the most common childhood brain disorder. …

Families and staff at Cedars-Sinai Guerin Children’s gathered in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) for a longstanding Halloween tradition that spotlights the tiniest babies.To kick-start some Halloween magic, excited parents picked out outfits …

Patients with mouth injuries from trauma or surgery, or those requiring dental work to fix receding gums, could potentially have new options in the future, thanks to a study launching at Cedars-Sinai Guerin Children’s.The researchers will use stem …

Cedars-Sinai Guerin Children’s pediatric specialists will join their peers at the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) 2025 National Conference & Exhibition Sept. 26-30 in Denver and will be available to comment on breaking news from the …

Joyce So, MD, PhD, a widely respected medical geneticist, has been appointed inaugural chief genomics officer at Cedars-Sinai and medical director of the newly established Center for Genomic Medicine. So also will direct the Division of Medical …

With school back in session and flu season approaching, it’s time to prepare for influenza.Cedars-Sinai experts recommend getting the flu shot starting in September before flu season begins as early as November. They say vaccination is the most …

As students return to the classroom this fall, parents are once again navigating the balance between employing technology for learning and helping their children develop healthy screen time habits. While digital tools have become essential in …

The connections a baby’s brain forms during the first two years of life, coupled with a baby’s genetic makeup, offer a window into their development. Cedars-Sinai pediatric neurologists, developmental neuroscientists and brain imaging experts are …

Pedro Sanchez, MD, a pediatric geneticist at Cedars-Sinai Guerin Children’s, has been named Physician of the Year by the National Hispanic Medical Association (NHMA).The prestigious national honor bestowed annually by the medical association …

For nearly a century, Dana and Sarah Wallock’s family has been intertwined with the evolution of Cedars-Sinai and the city of Los Angeles. What began as one woman’s commitment to service in the 1920s has grown into a powerful legacy—one that has …

The smoke has cleared, but children affected by Los Angeles’ January wildfires may still be processing their grief. Parents can help by keeping lines of communication open and helping children, tweens and teens feel a sense of control, said Rebecca …

Measles, once thought to be eradicated in the U.S., is making a comeback. The number of U.S. measles cases continues to tick upward, caused by declining vaccination rates and vaccine hesitancy. Los Angeles recently reported its first confirmed case. …