Hives and rashes can be caused by environmental factors, or reactions to food, medicine or a foreign agent, Dr. Michael Cater, a CHOC pediatrician, tells “American Health Journal.” Ninety percent of rashes can be diagnosed based on their appearance and clinical presentation, says Dr. Cater. Many rashes and hives disappear quickly on their own without […]
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Introducing CHOC’s Newest Physicians
Please join us in welcoming the newest members of CHOC medical staff. Claudia Moreno, MD – Anesthesiology Michael Recto, MD – Cardiology Carla Alcid, MD – Emergency Medicine Gregory Wong, MD – Gastroenterology Nina Hwang, MD – Hematology Arash Mahajerin, MD – Hematology Jordan Fisher, MD – Hospitalist Andrew Mower, MD – Neurology Goujun Zhang, MD – Neurology […]
Dr. Grace Mucci Addresses Concussion Management
Concussions are serious injuries that if tended properly won’t likely produce lasting damage, Dr. Grace Mucci, a CHOC psychologist, tells “American Health Journal.” Symptoms of concussions include dizziness, balance problems and headache, as well as fatigue and confusion, says Dr. Mucci. Learn more about diagnosis and treatment concussions in “American Health Journal,” a television program […]
CHOC’s AYA Cancer Efforts Earn National Attention
CHOC’s leadership role in the adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer movement were prominently featured recently on the Huffington Post.
Dr Mary Zupanc and Dr Sharief Taraman Talk About Infantile Spasms
Dr. Mary Zupanc and Dr. Sharief Taraman share a recent case study involving infantile spasms.
Dr. Vivian Tanaka Covers Anesthesia and Children
CHOC strives to minimize anxiety about anesthetizing children before procedures, Dr. Vivian Tanaka, an anesthesiologist, tells “American Health Journal.” CHOC anesthesiologists work with child life specialists to help calm fears, and also encourage parents to ask questions, Dr. Tanaka says. Anesthesiologists might also use premedication to ease anxiety and smooth the injection of anesthesia, she […]
