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Leading the way in treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy
… disease modifying therapies that can change clinical outcomes and even result in normal motor development with early … Children’s with most patients now receiving therapy before exhibiting symptoms. Daily oral therapy with Risdiplam … established. The new clinic allows SMA patients to schedule visits with a pulmonologist, neuromuscular physician, …
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Innovative vision screenings can protect your kids from preventable vision impairment
… care is noticed by her patients as well. “Children are very comfortable with Dr. Pepka,” said Alma. “She can make … immediately took to “Dr. Lisa” and were always happy to visit the office for their medical appointments. GoCheck …
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A child’s mental health is as important as their physical health
… helplessness, depression and thoughts of suicide. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) data found that … To that end, Phoenix Children’s is collaborating with our community partners, creating new relationships and expanding … the Bridge Clinic, we have seen a marked decrease in return visits to the ED, indicating these patients have received …
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Cardio Kid Embraces Life
… and happy toddler, Gwen was born with multiple heart malformations and other congenital defects. But she has not let … alone: COVID-19 protocol prevented her husband, Jon, from accompanying her to the appointment. “I knew that ultrasound … COVID-19 pandemic, meant that Addie would not be able to visit the baby at first. She also would be separated from …
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Concerned your child has a learning disability? Here’s what you can do
… in class, but it did little to improve the situation and reinforced my teacher’s opinion that I was not ready for first … ability to listen, think, speak, read, write, spell or complete mathematical calculations. Learning disabilities do …
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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 Phoenix Children’s Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders NICU Orthopedics Phoenix … subsequent chemo treatments – along with an array of health complications requiring specialty care from nearly a dozen …
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National Child Injury Prevention Day 2022
… Phoenix Children’s plays an integral role in educating our community about keeping children safe from preventable injuries. In 2021, our Center for Trauma Care treated 2,700 children who suffered injuries … important information with families during their well child visits (particularly for our most at risk population of …
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What is sickle cell? Celebrating Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month
… Awareness Month Blog COVID-19 Hematology Sickle Cell Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders When baby Jacquie was born, … show symptoms of the disease for up to a year. When they do come, symptoms may include jaundice (skin yellowing), anemia … symptoms and prognosis. The care team utilizes data to inform state-of-the-art sickle cell care, which may include …
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What parents should know about Monkeypox
… Blog Infection Prevention Monkeypox As monkeypox becomes more prevalent in the United States and around the … The rash will go through several stages, including scabs, before healing. The rash can look like pimples or blisters …
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Baylee's Story
… Baylee's Story Patient Stories Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders The initial diagnosis was … Roberta Adams, MD, explained the best chance would come from a sibling match — specifically, Baylee’s … the transplant was a success. But then Baylee had serious complications. Brody’s healthy cells were doing their …