The most common injuries caused by falls on the playground are to the wrist and elbow, Dr. Carl Weinert, a CHOC orthopaedic surgeon, tells “American Health Journal.” It’s possible to sustain these injuries no matter how hard or soft the playground surface, says Dr. Weinert, adding that wearing wrist guards and elbow and knee pads […]
Dr. Sharief Taraman Talks with AM830′s Travis Rodgers about Kids, Sports and Concussions
Travis Rodgers, host of the Angels AM830 morning radio show “The Travis Rodgers Show” recently interviewed CHOC Pediatric Neurologist Dr. Sharief Taraman about concussions in sports, their long term effects, and how children are particularly vulnerable to serious injury. In this interview, Dr. Taraman explains how concussions can happen in any sport, not just football, […]
Conference Addresses Broad Aspects of Adolescent, Young Adult Cancer Treatment
By Dr. Leonard Sender, director Hyundai Cancer Institute at CHOC When it comes to treating an adolescent or young adult with cancer, their medical needs are unique. Equally critical are the broader aspects of care for these patients, such as oncofertility, psychosocial needs, patients’ legal rights and cancer survivorship. The list of what must factor […]
CHOC, Orange County Register Partner to Provide Health Information
Orange County parents and caregivers now have access to more expert advice from CHOC doctors about how to keep their children healthy and safe. Thanks to a partnership between CHOC and the owners of the “Orange County Register,” a weekly feature examining health topics will appear in the newspaper, as well as its sister magazine […]
CHOC-Hosted Conference Explores Future of Pediatric Medicine
An upcoming conference hosted by CHOC will explore emerging trends and future innovations in pediatric health care with an aim to stimulate and challenge attendees’ approach to care now and in coming years. Pediatrics 2040: Trends and Innovations for the Next 25 Years, to be held Oct. 3 through 5 in Anaheim, Calif., will cover […]
New Webcam System Connects Parents with Babies in the NICU
No parent imagines having to leave the hospital without their newborn. For those parents who have to keep their little ones in the neonatal intensive care unit at CHOC at Mission Hospital (CCMH) for treatment, however, there is now special technology to ensure families can be together and bond with their newborns when they can’t […]
