Below are news releases* and up-to-date information relating to pediatric medicine, medical advances, promising research studies and Pediatric Services at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.

• Cedars-Sinai's Craniofacial Clinic Director Leads Team of Medical Specialists Dedicated to Restoring a More Normal Appearance to Children with Facial Deformities (June 21, 2005)

• Many Congenital Anomalies in Babies and Children Are Now Treated with Minimally Invasive Surgery, Resulting in Less Discomfort, Quicker Recovery and Fewer Complications (May 5, 2005)

• Holidays Hold New Hope for Young Ecuadorian Heart Patients Helped by Cedars-Sinai Surgeons, Mel Gibson and Healing the Children (December 8, 2004)

• Mel Gibson Donates $10 Million to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and Mattel Children's Hospital at UCLA (October 12, 2004)

• Back to School Safety: Avoiding Backpack Injury (August 11, 2004)

• Many "Big Hearts" Make Life-Saving Cardiac Surgery Possible for Boy from Mexico (May 20, 2004)

• Recreational Hazards to Your Child's Health: Tips to Help Your Kids Play It Safe (February 18, 2004)