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10 helpful facts about Cystic Fibrosis
… in developing treatments that are allowing people with CF to live longer and healthier lives. It's an exciting time to … need extra calories to support good weight gain Regular airway clearance therapy to prevent lung infections and lung … allowing your child to see both providers during one visit. 6. Treatments for CF have improved dramatically in …
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MECP2 duplication syndrome - Jackson’s story
… MECP2 duplication syndrome - Jackson’s story Blog Genetics MECP2 Duplication Syndrome Neurology … my thoughts. I would like to try X or Y,’ and they will always listen to me and hear my ideas,” she says. “We come up … other parents is the reminder that they know their child best. “Don’t let anyone tell you what your child is capable …
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Phoenix Children’s Expands Research Team with Scientist Pioneering New Childhood Cancer Treatments
The health system continues to strengthen its focus on pediatric research with the hire of Tanya Kalin, MD, PhD, a renowned scientist focused on pioneering effective treatments for pediatric cancers with fewer negative side effects for children.
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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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Phoenix Children’s and 12 News share miracle stories from 2020
… Phoenix Children’s and 12 News share miracle stories from 2020 Blog Barrow Neurological Institute at … Here’s a look at how 2020 was life-changing, in a good way. Phoenix Children’s saves two siblings with severe … subsequent chemo treatments – along with an array of health complications requiring specialty care from nearly a dozen …
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Protect your child’s hearing this Fourth of July
… are beautiful, but did you know they can be harmful to your little one’s ears? Learn what you can do to protect … rule is that the louder the sound, the less time it is recommended to be in that environment. Age – Because babies … rating (NRR) on your hearing protection before you buy it. The higher the NRR number, the greater the …
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Baylee's Story
… Baylee's Story Patient Stories Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders … Their attending physician, Roberta Adams, MD, explained the best chance would come from a sibling match — specifically, Baylee’s …
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Anyone can have a stroke – Yes, even kids!
… a stroke – Yes, even kids! Blog May is a month dedicated to learning about strokes and to advocate for those touched … Our highly trained and specialized stroke team is always on call and is contacted immediately. Our Neurocritical … team uses all these pieces of information to design the best treatment to move forward while keeping the family …
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Innovation, dedication, tenacity and love: LJ's Story
… Innovation, dedication, tenacity and love: LJ's Story Blog Dystonia Hypermanganesemia with dystonia Pediatric … already reduced the amount of manganese in LJ’s diet to the best of her ability, but because it is an essential element … when he first arrived, and they took time to hold him this way. They have watched him grow, improve and learn. They’ve …
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Phoenix Children’s Named Business of the Year by the Greater Phoenix Chamber
Following Phoenix Children’s recent recognition from the Greater Phoenix Chamber as Exceptional Innovator, Phoenix Children’s was honored as Large Businesses of the Year during the Chamber’s 31st Annual IMPACT Awards Luncheon. Innovation, growth, quality improvement, and a goal to educate are among what leaders at Phoenix Children’s recognize as its major success drivers.