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Expertise in treating Tourette syndrome
… Expertise in treating Tourette syndrome Blog Movement Disorders … Phoenix Children’s Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month is May 15-June 15. For those who don’t know, Tourette syndrome … (TS) is a chronic neurodevelopmental disorder that becomes evident in early childhood or adolescents. It is part …
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Remembering Maddox: The story of a heart warrior
… Transplant Heart Month The most vivid memory Tyler has of his son Maddox’s time at Phoenix Children’s Center for Heart … been just nine months since his family lost Maddox on May 19, 2022. They grieve for him every day, but they also … – he was 17 months old when the they learned a heart had become available for him. He received his transplant on Sept. …
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Taking a “reading” on reading problems
… on reading problems Blog Dyslexia School Psychology Disabilities that affect reading Different cultures have … Although early readers may confuse the letter/sound combinations of “b” and “d” or may read “was” as “saw,” … have reading disorders vary so much, ranging from 5–17%. About 40% of individuals with word reading disorders …
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Getting needed accommodations and services from your school teams
… Getting needed accommodations and services from your school teams Blog School Psychology Your child has been diagnosed with a disabling condition. As if adjusting to this news isn’t … Kids and the Arizona Center for Disability Law. The website for Wright’s Law contains numerous educational …
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Phoenix Children’s Launches Division of Anesthesiology, Names Leadership Team
Joining the newly created Division of Anesthesiology are 39 experienced providers who recently transitioned from a longstanding private practice into Phoenix Children’s Medical Group. Many of these skilled providers have subspecialties within anesthesia, including pediatric pain management, cardiology, transplantation and more. This team is already an integral part of daily care delivery, having practiced extensively within Phoenix Children’s health system.
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A day in the life of an Outpatient Child Life Specialist
… A day in the life of an Outpatient Child Life Specialist Blog Staff Stories Child Life Did you know Phoenix … to outpatient clinics on the Thomas campus? In October 2021, a team of child life specialists began to provide child … child life specialists visit with children and families who come to Phoenix Children’s for a variety of specialty care …
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Children’s cardiac stress tests should be performed by pediatric heart/lung experts, here’s why
… heart/lung experts, here’s why Blog Cardiology Exercise Stress Lab Pulmonology Phoenix Children’s Center for … not helpful. Children and young adults require a much more comprehensive testing regimen to not only examine their … Children who have chest pain during exercise are 10 times more likely to have asthma than any heart …
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Phoenix Children’s offers new hope for children coping with food allergies and asthma
… and allergies can hold them back — and numbers are on the rise. About one in 10 U.S. children have asthma, and one in five have … Dr. Bauer said. “We know that high-risk children typically come from a family with a history of allergies and/or asthma …
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Embracing Inner Strength and Community: Eashani's Inspiring Journey with Thalassemia
… Embracing Inner Strength and Community: Eashani's Inspiring Journey with Thalassemia Blog Thalassemia Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders “Thalassemia is part of who I am. It’s not a … other people with this condition, it is my normal,” said 17-year-old Eashani. Reflecting on her unique childhood, …
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Seeing through the eyes of a child
… oxidation in the body causes proteins in the lens to become opaque and no longer clear,” explained Kamran Ahmed, MD , an ophthalmologist at Phoenix Children’s. “Kids usually get cataracts … cataracts for other reasons, including trauma, autoimmune diseases, metabolic diseases and some medications.” In …
