A concussion or mild traumatic brain injury is defined as a transient neurologic change resulting from a biomechanical impact to the head. Given this broad definition, it is not surprising that concussion represents the most common type of traumatic brain injury (TBI). Concussions can be complicated and multifaceted, as patients usually present with various combinations […]
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Impact of precision medicine on oncology field
Precision medicine is changing how physicians think about treatments, with great advances coming out of the oncology field.
Stroke in Pediatric Patients: Occurrence, Intervention and Beyond
By Dr. Sharief Taraman Many might picture a stroke patient as middle aged or elderly, but the reality is that the ailment occurs across the lifespan. A stroke affects one in every 3,500 live births and six to 13 per 100,000 children per year. At CHOC, that translates to one or two patients per month […]
CHOC Grand Rounds Video: Bringing Palliative Care to Your Pediatric Practice
Palliative care in infants and children is a critical and evolving field. In this grand rounds video presentation, Dr. Sirisha Perugu, CHOC neonatologist, and Meg Mohr, FNP-BC, MSN, coordinator of CHOC’s pediatric advanced care team, provide valuable insight. More specifically, they: define palliative care and provide a brief history of its development; highlight the ways […]
CHOC Hospital Earns National Distinction for Safe, Quality Care
The Leapfrog Group has once again named CHOC Hospital to its annual list of Top Hospitals, distinguishing CHOC’s commitment to providing the safest, highest quality health care. CHOC is one of only 12 children’s hospitals in the nation and only two in the state to earn the respected award. The selection is based on results […]
CHOC Grand Rounds Video: Insufficient Sleep is a Public Health Concern
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recognized insufficient sleep as a public health concern, says CHOC pulmonologist Dr. John Saito. In this grand rounds video, Dr. Saito addresses the problem, which is often rooted in childhood. Disorders and disruptions of sleep in a developing brain may have short- term neurocognitive effects, as well […]
