CHOC is the largest Brineura infusion center in the US to treat Batten disease, a rare neurological condition.
Dr. Raymond Wang
A lifelong battle with a rare disease: Caleb’s story
His mother’s keen eye and a pediatrician’s intuition ultimately led to an unexpected diagnosis of MPS Type II.
Searching for hope while living with a rare disease
Isabella is in the early stages of a clinical trial for a drug intended to treat a rare pediatric disease called Mucopolysaccharidosis IIIA.
Three gifts support mental health, research and neonatal care
CHOC is grateful to recently have received three generous gifts that will help care for more than 185,000 babies, kids and teens each year.
CHOC at Forefront of Treating Rare Genetic Condition
Batten disease typically begins with language delays and seizures before age 3, and rapidly progresses to dementia, blindness, loss of the ability to walk and talk, and death in childhood.
What We’re Thankful for This Year: 2016
In celebration of Thanksgiving, members of the CHOC Children’s family express what they’re most grateful for this year. Mary Green Registered nurse in the Hyundai Cancer Institute at CHOC Children’s “I could list 100 reasons why I am thankful for CHOC. I’m thankful to work at a place with such visible growth: in the number […]
