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MECP2 duplication syndrome - Jackson’s story
… was just becoming a bigger baby,” Jessica recalls. Jackson visited a few specialists, who unfortunately couldn’t … . His frequent appointments have continued during the COVID-19 pandemic, thanks to telehealth. “Telehealth has been … my thoughts. I would like to try X or Y,’ and they will always listen to me and hear my ideas,” she says. “We come up …
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Does my child need pelvic floor physical therapy?
Irregular toileting habits can greatly impact a child’s quality of life. Finding a pediatric pelvic floor program is key to your child’s success. Pelvic floor therapy uses effective strategies to help kids with urinary and bowel issues, leading to higher confidence and normal, independent toileting.
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#MackyStrong: A 2-year-old boy’s remarkable journey battling and beating cancer
… that’s what he had.” When Mack tested negative for COVID-19, they took him to the hospital because they thought he … Mack had a large mass on his chest, pushing on his airway and major blood vessels. A CT scan confirmed the … him,” said Mack. After ringing the bell, Mack continued to visit Dr. Henry every three months to monitor for relapse. …
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Phoenix Children’s Hires World-Renowned Scientists, Improves Understanding of Childhood Illnesses
With these hires, Phoenix Children's is delving into new cancer treatments that have fewer side effects while also enhancing their understanding and care of brittle bone disease. The two join a large and growing team of researchers investigating new therapies for a wide range of devastating childhood illnesses.
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Phoenix Children’s offers new hope for children coping with food allergies and asthma
… hold them back — and numbers are on the rise. About one in 10 U.S. children have asthma, and one in five have … researchers at Phoenix Children’s are working to find ways to prevent the development of asthma and improve … leading cause of hospitalizations and emergency department visits among children under the age of 15 years. Phoenix …
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The Right Diagnosis Helped Brennan Get Back to Being a Kid
… Insulin pump National Diabetes Month Type 2 Diabetes Type 1 Diabetes In the spring of 2023, 11-year-old Brennan was in Phoenix for a soccer tournament when he started complaining of stomach pain. It was the Friday night before … assistant with the endocrinology team and several nurses visited to teach Brennan and his parents what they needed to …
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A heart for Harrison
Known for his joyful dances and giggles, Harrison got a new heart before he learned to walk
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A Tale of Resilience: How Sibling Love and Expert Care Triumphed Over Sickle Cell
… They listened to me. We were a team. I trusted them right away.” There were times when Karma and Kiana would be … the experience so much that they eagerly looked forward to visiting the hospital again. Despite the multidisciplinary … My trust and faith were with the Phoenix Children’s team 100%,” Kina said. A bone marrow transplant for sickle cell …
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Researcher Spotlights – May 2022
… Gastroenterology Program at UTSW Medical Center from 2019 onward. He also served as Director of the Southwestern … at any given time. Research has the ability to change the way we assess, care and treat patients on a much larger … with several universities in the Valley, a child’s visit may include medical students and/or physician …
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A day in the life of an Outpatient Child Life Specialist
… to outpatient clinics on the Thomas campus? In October 2021, a team of child life specialists began to provide child … Ambulatory building. Each day, these child life specialists visit with children and families who come to Phoenix Children’s for a variety of specialty care …