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 […]
Dr. James Pierog Discusses Fever in Children
A fever itself causes no harm and can even be a good thing, Dr. James Pierog, medical director of emergency medical services at CHOC, tells “American Health Journal.” A fever is a way that the body fights infections, and may be caused by a variety of things, including a simple virus that needs no intervention […]
CHOC Leadership Q & A: Matt Gerlach
Matt Gerlach, CHOC’s executive vice president and chief operating officer, discusses CHOC’s role in the current health care landscape.
