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Fearless Theo: Preschooler bravely faces a lifetime of cleft lip and cleft palate repairs
… Fearless Theo: Preschooler bravely faces a lifetime of cleft … and palate Cleft lip and cleft palate are among the most common birth defects, and feeding is the biggest concern … She and the operating team completed Theo’s procedure safely, but it was important to find out why he was bleeding …
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Phoenix Children’s Celebrates Milestone Anniversary
Angel Torres was running out of options. After multiple rounds of chemotherapy and a fruitless search for a bone marrow donor, the 3-year-old’s odds against acute lymphoblastic leukemia were grim. That changed in June, when Phoenix Children’s providers recommended CAR-T cellular therapy, a breakthrough new treatment that uses a patient’s own T-cells to attack and destroy cancer cells. Only available at a handful of children’s cancer centers nationwide, CAR-T worked for Angel, destroying the leukemia cells and giving him a second chance at life.
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Quinn’s heart, her strength and a dance floor full of possibility
… Quinn’s heart, her strength and a dance floor full of possibility Blog … had hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS), a rare and complex congenital heart defect in which the left side of … play therapy and gradual exposure therapy to help her feel safe again in medical settings, practicing the small steps …
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Researcher Spotlights – March 2022
… Researcher Spotlights – March 2022 Blog Researcher Spotlights We … of neonatology and has expertise in treating neonates with complex medical diagnoses. Dr. Tom joined Phoenix Children’s … on excellent outcomes, high quality of care and patient safety. Dr. Tom has a special interest in mentoring the next …
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A long road to healing
… A long road to healing Blog Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal … head and toe in eczema, which was undoubtedly itchy and uncomfortable for the infant. These symptoms led to Brayden … chicken, apple, orange and lemon. Now, he can enjoy his “safe” foods at one of his favorite restaurants. “When …
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Innovation, dedication, tenacity and love: LJ's Story
… Innovation, dedication, tenacity and love: LJ's Story Blog … Suddenly, LJ and his family found themselves on a medically complex and highly emotional journey that would take them to … – still too high, according to Dr. Kruer, but significantly safer than when he first arrived at Phoenix Children’s. …
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Pediatrician vs. Urgent Care vs. Emergency Department
Many children who get sick or suffer a minor injury will recover with home care, but some may need medical attention. What should you do if your child is sick, and how do you know if it’s time to call their pediatrician or go to the urgent care or emergency department? Read on
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10 helpful facts about Cystic Fibrosis
… 10 helpful facts about Cystic Fibrosis Blog Lung transplant Modular therapy Newborn screening … time to be a pulmonologist because treatments for CF are becoming more and more effective, and a greater number of …
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Fighting fair: A guide to better communication
… Fighting fair: A guide to better communication Blog Arguments COVID-19 … and better understand each other’s point of view. This doesn’t necessarily mean everyone will agree, but rather, …
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Personal Insights Into Sickle Cell Disease
… Personal Insights Into Sickle Cell Disease Blog Phoenix Children’s recently announced a … Cell Foundation of Arizona and members of the sickle cell community, aims to understand and learn about SCD at the …
