CHOC Pediatrica
News and Information for Pediatric Healthcare Professionals
By Dr. Sharief Taraman Many might picture a stroke patient as middle aged or elderly, but the reality is that the ailment occurs across the lifespan. A stroke affects one in every 3,500 live births and six to 13 per 100,000 children per year. At CHOC, that translates to one or two patients per month […]
Palliative care in infants and children is a critical and evolving field. In this grand rounds video presentation, Dr. Sirisha Perugu, CHOC neonatologist, and Meg Mohr, FNP-BC, MSN, coordinator of CHOC’s pediatric advanced care team, provide valuable insight. More specifically, they: define palliative care and provide a brief history of its development; highlight the ways […]
The Leapfrog Group has once again named CHOC Hospital to its annual list of Top Hospitals, distinguishing CHOC’s commitment to providing the safest, highest quality health care. CHOC is one of only 12 children’s hospitals in the nation and only two in the state to earn the respected award. The selection is based on results […]
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recognized insufficient sleep as a public health concern, says CHOC pulmonologist Dr. John Saito. In this grand rounds video, Dr. Saito addresses the problem, which is often rooted in childhood. Disorders and disruptions of sleep in a developing brain may have short- term neurocognitive effects, as well […]
In recognition of National Prematurity Awareness month, we’re highlighting the innovative life-saving treatment provided to some of the tiniest and most fragile babies through our neonatology services. Premature birth is the leading cause of newborn death in the United States. While California has one of the lowest premature birth rates in the nation, almost 9 […]
Some babies are born with complex conditions requiring surgery during the first few hours following birth. From the moment prenatal testing reveals an abnormality, CHOC is ready to help with the prenatal care and birth planning necessary to ensure the best-possible outcome. CHOC has a trained and experienced team that includes perinatologists, neonatologists, pediatric surgeons […]
