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5 things to know about vaccines for kids
… (FDA) and the Centers of Disease Control (CDC) recommend it for use. Clinical trials can often take several … provider regarding vaccines. 3. Vaccines provide our bodies a roadmap for fighting infection Vaccines provide our … ways. With this information, our immune system makes antibodies that identify and attack any future viral or bacterial …
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Top questions to ask when considering a childhood cancer clinical trial
… only to accidents. As Childhood Cancer Awareness Month comes to a close, Phoenix Children’s is shining a spotlight … are covered by the patient’s insurance. Other therapies or studies related to the trial are covered by the trial’s …
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Cryoanalgesia: A “cool” way to control pain after the Nuss Procedure
… Excavatum Ever hear of Pectus Excavatum? It’s the most common chest wall deformity and it occurs in about one in … causes the nerve downstream of the cut to shrivel up and die. When a surgeon repairs a severed, s/he is sewing the … Chest Wall Center and Pectus Clinic , we have closely studied cryoanalgesia’s efficacy and safety. Prior to …
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Body Image Challenges in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
… and surgeries can change the way people with IBD view their bodies, especially adolescents. Abby Klosterman is a … helped me tell my peers about my ostomy in a way that was comfortable for me. Q: How has ulcerative colitis affected …
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Sammie's Story
… acute liver failure. So, they flew her to a hospital in San Diego for a liver transplant. Just before the flight, Sammie fell into a coma. Her family was in disbelief, shock and immense grief. …
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Suicide Prevention: 6 reasons for hope
… today may seem hard. But our mistakes help us learn to overcome even harder obstacles. You’re stronger than you know. Our bodies and brains were built to survive stress. You can get …
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Healthy Outlooks: the Integrative Medicine Program
… These can range from chronic allergies and headaches to complex diseases such as fibromyalgia, juvenile arthritis or … lifestyle factors that affect your health. That includes diet, sleep, exercise, stress, home and school environments, …
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A Tale of Resilience: How Sibling Love and Expert Care Triumphed Over Sickle Cell
… days of Karma and Kiana’s lives went smoothly, with minimal complications or reasons for concern. However, by the time … for sickle cell patients called hydroxyurea, but their bodies did not respond to it, leaving their pain crises …
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Liquid Gold
… the body releases after birth. It’s rich in nutrients, antibodies and antioxidants. “The nurse told me, ‘We need to get … well as little tricks that could help. For example, they recommended putting a small piece of clothing in the bed with …
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Getting back to active
… Because Chloe’s case was moderate, her doctor just recommended checking in every two years. Little did the family … medications to manage pain, cryoablation also results in speedier recoveries, shorter hospital stays and a faster return …