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Dr. Sharief Taraman

Window falls and children: Lauren’s story

December 29, 2020

Lauren in CHOC hospital after her window fall

The no. 1 reason for children suffering from a window fall is furniture placed below – and that is exactly what happened with Lauren.

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How a car accident changed my life

January 30, 2020

One teen shares his journey with CHOC – starting when he and his dad were hit by a car. Now, he’s doing incredibly well and so is his dad.

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6 do’s and don’ts of concussion

August 15, 2019

As a parent or coach, knowing what to do after concussions occur is important. A CHOC pediatric neurologist offers tips on what to do.

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Is Your Child’s Headache Cause for Concern?

March 7, 2018

Dr. Sharief Taraman explains how parents can keep headaches at bay, options for treatment and what types of headache warrant a trip to the ED.

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5-year-old Rayaan fights brain, spinal cord inflammation

February 8, 2018

When Rayann was 16 months old, he caught what seemed like a cold. Soon, he was in CHOC’s pediatric intensive care unit fighting for his life.

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A Parent’s Guide to Understanding the Teen Brain

March 21, 2017

Three pediatric experts from CHOC discuss the teen brain and offer advice for parents on how to better understand and connect with their teen.

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