CHOC Pediatrica
News and Information for Pediatric Healthcare Professionals
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 […]
Dr. Joffre Olaya performs the full range of pediatric neurosurgical procedures, including epilepsy surgery.
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 […]
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. […]
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 share a recent case study involving infantile spasms.
