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 […]
Dr. Michael Muhonen Discusses Dermoid Cysts
A dermoid cyst is a small bump that is present at birth, and is typically found near a child’s head, Dr. Michael Muhonen, director of neurosurgery and medical director of the CHOC Neuroscience Institute, tells “American Health Journal.” These cysts continue to grow and enlarge with time, and treatment is always surgical, says Dr. Muhonen. […]
Dr. Grace Mucci Addresses Concussion Management
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 […]
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. Sharief Taraman addresses symptoms that mimic brain tumors
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, […]
