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Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a chronic disease that affects approximately 40,000 children and adults in the United States. This inherited disease produces thick mucus that makes breathing difficult, causes lung infections, and often prevents normal digestion. Cystic fibrosis is
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… and Congenital Hand Program Specialized Programs Because complex hand issues involve many body systems, we take a … of hand and forearm Preoperative hand evaluations Postoperative rehabilitation Splint fabrication to prevent … blood vessels and restoring circulation before the tissue dies. Nerve Injury Repair Repair for tears, strains or other …
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National Child Injury Prevention Day - shine a green light
… invitations and shortly after, playdate invitations started coming home. As a first-time parent I was hesitant in … children from 1 to 18 years old. Every day, 20 children die from preventable injuries, resulting in more deaths than … us @PhxChildrens and use the hashtag #BeInjuryFree . Topics to be discussed include child passenger safety, water …
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Early treatment is crucial for better outcomes in progressive neuromuscular disorders. With the establishment of Arizona's newborn screening for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), this initiative has enabled Phoenix Children’s to provide same-day genetic notification and next-day
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Your child’s cerebral palsy specialists guide you through treatment and put you in touch with available resources and support.
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Phoenix Children’s Hosts Inaugural Heart & Hand Clinical Excellence Awards
Phoenix Children’s hosted its first Heart & Hand Clinical Excellence Awards on Thursday, October 21 at the Phoenix Country Club. The Heart and Hand Clinical Excellence Awards honor Phoenix Children’s physicians and advanced practice providers who have made exceptional contributions to pediatric medicine. Keynote speaker, former NHL player and current chief hockey development officer for the Arizona Coyotes, Shane Doan, addressed attendees during this event that focused on celebrating excellence in the areas of clinical care, research and medical education. The event host and emcee was Phoenix Children’s Physician-in-Chief Dr. Jared Muenzer, with additional speakers President & CEO Robert L. Meyer and Surgeon-in-Chief Dr. Daniel Ostlie.
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Bone Marrow Transplants improve kids’ cancer outcomes
… Bone Marrow Transplants improve kids’ cancer outcomes Blog Bone Marrow Failure Bone Marrow Transplant … This +1 rating is reserved for centers with outcomes in the top 10 percent in the US. Dr. Roberta Adams was recruited to … for shorter periods of time leading to more expedient recovery time with less long-term sequelae. The …
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National Child Injury Prevention Day: Shine a green light on playdate safety
… Shortly after, the playdate invitations started coming home. As a first-time parent, I was hesitant in … children from 1 to 18 years old. Every day, 20 children die from preventable injuries, resulting in more deaths than … at @PhxChildrens and use the hashtag #BeInjuryFree . Topics to be discussed include child passenger safety, water …
Retail Pharmacy
Phoenix Children’s Retail Pharmacy, located on the Thomas Campus, is Arizona’s only retail pharmacy solely dedicated to pediatrics. Our experienced clinical pharmacists and technicians have specialized training in pediatric prescriptions, including medication that needs to be
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Anyone can have a stroke – Yes, even kids!
… Barrow Neurologic Institute at Phoenix Children’s is a comprehensive stroke center treating stroke in children and … children have strokes every year and stroke is among the top 12 causes of deaths in those aged 1-19 years. Strokes … this happens, a portion of the brain can be damaged and die. There are many types of strokes and each of these have …
