Pseudotumor cerebri is a condition in which patients have symptoms that mimic those of a brain tumor, Dr. Sharief Taraman, a neurologist at the CHOC Neuroscience Institute, tells “American Health Journal.” The condition can affect all people, but it’s most typically found in adolescent girls and older women, and usually in those who are obese, […]
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A Look Ahead to 2014 with Dr. Bill Feaster, CHOC Chief Medical Information Officer
As we end the calendar year and look forward to many new clinical IT development projects in 2014, I would like to take this opportunity to review our recent accomplishments and future plans. After a successful new tower go live and associated post go-live issues, we implemented electronic documentation in our primary care clinics before […]
CHOC Community Partner, St. Jude Heritage Medical Group, Pediatrics
St. Jude Heritage Medical Group, Pediatrics CHOC – and our pediatric subspecialists – are proud to partner with pediatricians throughout Southern California to enhance the delivery of pediatric care. Together, we’re committed to securing bright futures for children. We’d like to take a moment to introduce you to one of our community partners, St. Jude […]
New Technique Reduces Post-Surgery Pain in Children
CHOC researchers have identified a new technique that significantly decreases pain and the need for pain medication in children following high-risk urology surgeries, a finding that was recently published in the “Journal of Pediatric Urology.” “While pain management is a fundamental part of pediatric surgical recovery and care for pediatric patients, current options involve strong […]
Dr. Gurpreet Ahuja Addresses Tonsils, Adenoids
Severe, long-term enlargement of tonsils and adenoids can lead to strain on the heart and lungs, Dr. Gurpreet Ahuja, CHOC Specialists division chief of otolaryngology, tells “American Health Journal.” About 530,000 tonsillectomies occur annually in the United States in patients ages 15 and younger, says Dr. Ahuja. A patient would meet the criteria for a […]
Dr. Francois Lalonde Discusses Pediatric Orthopaedics
Stretching before activity as well as at home, and alternating between sports are key to prevent sports-related injuries, Dr. Francois Lalonde, a pediatric orthopaedic surgeon and chief of the department of surgery at CHOC, tells “American Health Journal.” Children interested in a specific sport should spend three to four months each year participating in an […]
