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Myasthenia Gravis (MG) in Children What is myasthenia gravis in children? Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a disorder that causes weakness in muscles around the body. This happens because antibodies destroy some of the places where nerves and muscles meet (neuromuscular connections). MG
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Living with pectus excavatum: Rowan’s path to confidence
Learn how expert care at Phoenix Children’s Pectus Center helped a teen overcome pectus excavatum and regain confidence.
Journey Boards for Patient Education
Families often get a lot of information all at once when their child is in the hospital. We know it’s hard to remember everything, so The Emily Center created a tool called the Journey Board to help. To request a Journey Board, talk to your hospital nurse.
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… is facing a complex disorder of the foregut, you’ve come to the right place at Phoenix Children’s. Our experienced specialists are … in one visit so we can create a treatment plan that is best for your child. In many cases, we can resolve the …
Center for Pediatric Orthopedics Research
Highlighted by Becker’s Hospital Review for our excellent program, the Herbert J. Louis Center for Pediatric Orthopedics at Phoenix Children’s provides individualized pediatric orthopedic care for children with musculoskeletal injuries, diseases or conditions. Our team conducts
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Tourette Disorder in Children What is Tourette disorder in children? Tourette disorder (TD) is a neurological disorder. It is also called Tourette syndrome. The disorder causes repeated tics. Tics are sudden, uncontrolled vocal sounds or muscle jerks. Symptoms of TD often start
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Phoenix Children’s Is the First-Ever Health System in the U.S to Use Medtronic Stealth Autoguide™ Cranial Robotic Guidance Platform for Neurosurgery
Nationally ranked pediatric leader, Phoenix Children’s Hospital, is the first-ever health system in the U.S. to receive and deploy the newly FDA-cleared Medtronic Stealth Autoguide™ platform. Medtronic, a global leader in medical technology, chose Barrow Neurological Institute (BNI) at Phoenix Children’s as its first partner using this robotic technology. The highly advanced surgical tool is intended for use with the Medtronic StealthStation™ system, and Phoenix Children’s Hospital will use it in surgery for pediatric patients suffering from a range of neurological conditions.
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Pharyngitis and Tonsillitis in Children What are pharyngitis and tonsillitis in children? Pharyngitis is redness, pain, and swelling of the throat (pharynx). Tonsillitis is inflammation of the tonsils. The tonsils are a pair of tissue masses on both sides at the back of the
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Water Safety for Parents The importance of water safety Most drownings happen in residential swimming pools. But children can drown in just 1 inch of water (such as in buckets, bathtubs, wading pools, diaper pails, toilets, hot tubs, and spas). In addition, open waters, such as
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Transitioning to adulthood with sickle cell disease: Three keys to success
… Transitioning to adulthood with sickle cell disease: Three keys to success … future, and a more manageable experience as they become adults. “As sickle cell patients, we can live a regular … to share her pain struggles and depression, so they knew best how to help her. Parents and families can help their …
