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Birth control, not just for pregnancy prevention
… For some parents, they may find it difficult to have “the talk” with their teen and may feel uncomfortable answering questions related to contraception and …
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Blazing a trail for pediatric dystonia care
… (DBS) Dystonia Movement Disorders Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children’s Dystonia is an often-misunderstood neurologic condition. Dr. Michael Kruer , director of the Pediatric Movement Disorders … at Phoenix Children’s , shared a relatable analogy for this complex medical condition, “If you’ve ever experienced a …
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Aris Remains Seizure-Free a Year After Life-Changing Surgery
Aris spent years with wrong diagnoses and medications, then his epilepsy was cured with surgery 19 days after his first visit at Phoenix Children’s.
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Mental health: Five strategies for getting unstuck
… Mental health: Five strategies for getting unstuck Blog COVID-19 … almost 1 ½ years into the COVID pandemic, it’s easy to feel stuck. Some kids (and adults too!) tell me that every day … away from things that cause us stress, the worse our mood becomes, we stay away from more situations, our mood gets …
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Riding a bike? Wear a helmet – NO exceptions!
… Riding a bike? Wear a helmet – NO exceptions! Blog Bike Helmets Bike Safety … Brain Injury Phoenix Children’s Center for Family Health and Safety Just as attitudes and social norms have … worn. Choose bike helmets that meet Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) standards and replace them after a crash …
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How parents can recognize anxiety in kids and help them cope
… How parents can recognize anxiety in kids and help them cope Blog Mental Health Psychology Anxiety Anxiety-related conditions … psychologist at Phoenix Children’s. Here, she answers common questions about anxiety in children. She also offers …
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February is Heart Month: Four Things to Know About Cardiac Arrest in Children
… but it can. Each year, there are stories of seemingly healthy kids and teens experiencing sudden cardiac arrest during exercise or even during sleep. Though heart-related deaths from cardiac arrest occur much less frequently … in young people, it is devastating to families, schools and communities when a child dies unexpectedly. February is …
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Sports Nutrition: Giving Young Athletes an Edge
Sports nutrition can help young athletes perform better. Learn more from the Sports Medicine experts at Phoenix Children’s.
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Tips for a Safer, Healthier Halloween
Halloween is just around the corner, and kids everywhere are getting ready for haunted houses, costume creations and tasty treats. Halloween can be a fun and exciting holiday and with a bit of planning and preparation, you and your family can enjoy the spooky season safely. We’ve shared these tips to help you keep your family safe and healthy.
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Phoenix Children’s Researcher Awarded $3 Million Grant to Develop New Therapy for Lung Diseases in Premature Babies
An internationally renowned research scientist at the Phoenix Children’s Research Institute at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix has been awarded a multimillion-dollar grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to develop new treatment methods for lung disease in premature infants.