Undergoing brain surgery herself made Dr. Mary Zupanc a better, more sensitive clinician when working with epilepsy patients, the CHOC neurologist writes in The New York Times’ Well Blog. Following a late-night seizure and months of seemingly unrelated symptoms, Dr. Zupanc was diagnosed with a bifrontal meningioma in early 2014. The questions and fear surrounding […]
Complicated Case: Hemispherectomy Follows Frontal Lobe Hemorrhage
A 4-year-old girl is preparing for preschool and a normal life following a hemispherectomy performed at CHOC.
Mental Health Effects of Concussions on Adolescents and Teens
Concussions can be multifaceted, as patients usually present with various combinations of neurologic, cognitive and psychiatric symptoms.
Epilepsy Syndromes You Should Recognize
By Dr. Mary ZupancPediatric News Epilepsy is common, occurring in approximately 1 percent of people, with peak onset in infancy and childhood. It can have severe consequences in the developing brain, resulting in “hard wiring” for continued seizures and permanent cognitive, psychosocial, and motor delays. The critical factor in determining treatment and prognosis is recognizing […]
In the Spotlight: Joffre Olaya, M.D.
Dr. Joffre Olaya performs the full range of pediatric neurosurgical procedures, including epilepsy surgery.
CHOC Stem Cell Production Facility to Accelerate Research into Rare Neurological Diseases
CHOC’s new stem cell production facility, slated to open late this summer, will allow CHOC researchers to produce patient-specific cells for immune-matching therapies that could positively impact fatal neurological diseases in children – all at a fraction of the cost of building a larger, more complex laboratory. Within the state-the-art softwall clean room, CHOC researchers […]
