Threats to bone health are increasingly a pediatric concern. Genetic or acquired disorders can compromise the expected gains in bone quantity and quality, and lead to osteoporosis early in life. Recurrent fractures in otherwise healthy youth may also be an indication of underlying bone fragility. In this grand rounds video presentation, Dr. Laura Bachrach, professor […]
In the Spotlight: Peter Yu, M.D.
Dr. Peter Yu specializes in the full spectrum of pediatric surgery, including neonatal, thoracic, and hernia surgery.
CHOC Physician Engagement Survey Starts April 25
The 2016 Physician Engagement Survey will begin April 25, 2016 and conclude May 23, 2016 for both campuses – CHOC Hospital and CHOC at Mission Hospital. Don’t miss this opportunity to provide us with your valuable input, which will allow CHOC to further strengthen and improve our programs and services, to better serve you and […]
CHOC Joins National Pediatrics Consortium to Fight Childhood Cancer
The Hyundai Cancer Institute at CHOC has joined a national consortium focused on speeding use of combined immunotherapy to treat cancer.
CHOC to Host Conference on Growth and Growth Disorders
Criteria for evaluating and treating a short statured child, and theability to understand growth hormone resistance and treatment with insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) are among the topics featured at an upcoming CHOC conference. We spoke with Dr. Amrit Bhangoo, pediatric endocrinologist, about what guests can expect on March 19. What is the importance of the […]
CHOC-hosted Peds 2040 Conference Explores Future Pediatric Trends and Technological Advances
CHOC continues to lead the way in technology and artificial intelligence in the world of pediatric medicine, with the second annual “Pediatrics 2040: Trends and Innovations for the Next 25 Years.” The conference was held in January at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel, bringing together some of the brightest – and even youngest – minds in […]