About half of all children will exhibit a heart murmur at some point, but in many cases, the condition is harmless, Dr. Gira Morchi, a cardiologist at CHOC Heart Institute, tells “American Health Journal.” A heart murmur is a whooshing or swooshing sound made my blood flowing through the heart, Dr. Morchi says. The sound’s […]
Meet CHOC’s Specialists: Metabolic Disorders
CHOC Metabolic Disorders Division specializes in diagnosing rare conditions that require hours of unraveling symptoms.
CHOC’s AYA Cancer Efforts Earn National Attention
CHOC’s leadership role in the adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer movement were prominently featured recently on the Huffington Post.
Dr. Troy Reyna discusses hernias in children
While they are acquired in adults, hernias in children are caused by a non-closure of a normal opening, Dr. Troy Reyna, a pediatric surgeon at CHOC, tells “American Health Journal.” Hernias in children are commonly found in the naval or groin, and a hernia’s bulge may be apparent at all times or only when a […]
Dr. Felice Adler-Shohet Discusses Whooping Cough
Whooping cough is a contagious illness caused by a bacteria that prompts uncontrollable coughing fits, Dr. Felice Adler-Shohet, director of director of outpatient services for the division of infectious diseases at CHOC, tells “American Health Journal.” Also known as pertussis, whooping cough gets its nickname because when those infected gasp for air after coughing, they […]
First Annual Society of Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology Conference Emphasizes Unique Needs of Underserved Patient Population
CHOC partners with the Society of Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology (SAYAO) to host the first-ever national conference.
