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10 Things to Know About Epilepsy
… at Phoenix Children’s Epilepsy is one of the most common of all neurological diseases. More than 45,000 … activity in the brain. Seizure symptoms vary widely; some people stare blankly for a few moments, while others may fall with …
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… Programs & Services Home Programs & Services Aerodigestive Clinic The experts in … can be treated in other ways. If surgery is needed, our otolaryngology (ear, nose and throat), gastroenterology and … child’s disorder. We’ll develop a custom care plan that recommends the best treatment options, ensuring we take the …
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Helping Your Child Feel Better During Cold and Flu Season
During cold and flu season, it’s important for parents to be equipped with the knowledge and tools to help their child feel better when they get sick. The following tips can help inform parents on how to best help their child recover.
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Innovative vision screenings can protect your kids from preventable vision impairment
… can protect your kids from preventable vision impairment Blog Ophthalmology Primary Care Phoenix Children’s … able to get vision checks by their pediatricians in a similar way with quick results. Setting her sights on her own … care is noticed by her patients as well. “Children are very comfortable with Dr. Pepka,” said Alma. “She can make …
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10 helpful facts about Cystic Fibrosis
… 10 helpful facts about Cystic Fibrosis Blog Lung transplant Modular therapy Newborn screening Cystic Fibrosis … are making significant strides in developing treatments that are allowing people with CF to live longer and … time to be a pulmonologist because treatments for CF are becoming more and more effective, and a greater number of …
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Coronavirus and Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)
… COVID-19 and Kawasaki Disease, a pediatric multi-system inflammatory condition, which, at its most dangerous, can … Center for Disease Control (CDC) reports that the common underlying conditions among the hospitalized … ventricle patients (such as Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome) Infants less than 12 months of age with CHD Children and …
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Making the leap: Transitioning from Pediatric GI Care to Adult GI Care
… from Pediatric GI Care to Adult GI Care Blog Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Gastroenterology (GI) … “firsts” in adolescence – first date, first prom, first time behind the wheel of a car. Teenagers with chronic … This change can be challenging as the patient learns to become the expert in their condition and the primary voice in …
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Ashley's Story
… While on vacation in Northern Utah, 12-year-old Ashley came down with a sinus infection. She had a long history of … one a month since she was born. However, this particular one took a turn for the worse. Flu-like symptoms began, … she knew she was in her bedroom, she did not remember coming home. She got out of bed find her mom, but was too …
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… Leadership Home Leadership Amod Sawardekar, MD, MBA Program Director, … Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Dr. Sawardekar completed an internship and anesthesiology residency at Rush … mentors. Dr. Kendrick earned her medical degree at the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine. She completed a surgical …
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… Programs & Services Home Programs & Services Heart failure is a serious condition, … but children have many good treatment options available through the Center for Heart Care . We offer tailored … surgery , including minimally invasive, open and hybrid (combined) cardiovascular procedures for complex correction …