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Greyson crawls, stands, takes early steps
… Patient Stories Radiology Club Foot How prenatal diagnosis of clubfoot makes a difference for a lifetime When parents … learned Greyson’s diagnosis early – during an ultrasound at 20 weeks – and we were very scared,” Kaitlyn said. “We … Dr. Burns performed an outpatient surgical procedure called a tenotomy on both of Greyson’s heels. During the …
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Two exciting new technologies make a difference for young heart failure patients at Phoenix Children’s
… to their vital organs. A chronic condition, heart failure often leads to multiple hospital visits for these young … and are then transitioned to a mobile version of the pump, called the Freedom® Portable Driver. With this version, … advances illustrate our commitment not only to provide the best possible care, but also help our patients have the best …
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A long road to healing
… Abbie and Buzzi, are more familiar with hospitals, doctors’ offices, tests, procedures and surgeries than any family … vomit each time he ate food, sometimes vomiting more than 20 times every day. He would cough and choke regularly, … night, which left the entire family emotionally and physically exhausted. His symptoms didn’t end there. Brayden was …
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A parent’s guide to mosquito repellants
… season usually runs in tandem with the monsoon season, typically June to September. While the monsoons bring a short … Zika. In fact, Maricopa County has had a record high number of cases of West Nile Virus in 2021. Parents now have several options to choose from when …
Laser Ablation
Laser ablation surgery is the latest advancement in the treatment of pediatric epilepsy. Phoenix Children's is the only pediatric hospital in Arizona and the Southwest, and one of only a handful of centers in the country, offering laser ablation for pediatric epilepsy and brain
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Generalized Anxiety Disorder in Children, Adolescents and Teens What is generalized anxiety disorder? Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is defined as chronic, excessive worry and fear that seems to have no real cause. Children or adolescents with generalized anxiety disorder
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Mammograms and Breast Health What is a mammogram? A mammogram is an X-ray image of your breast. It's used to find and diagnose breast disease. A mammogram may be done if you have breast problems such as a lump, pain, or nipple discharge. A mammogram is also done as a screening
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What Are Red Blood Cells? Red blood cells carry fresh oxygen all over the body. This is important to your health. Red blood cells are round with a flattish, indented center, like doughnuts without a hole. Your healthcare provider can check on the size, shape, and health of your
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Dermoid Cyst in Children What are dermoid cysts in children? A dermoid cyst is a collection of tissue under the skin. It may contain hair follicles, oil, and sweat glands. In some cases, it may contain bone, teeth, or nerves. A dermoid cyst may appear at birth or soon after. They
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Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a chronic disease that affects approximately 40,000 children and adults in the United States. This inherited disease produces thick mucus that makes breathing difficult, causes lung infections, and often prevents normal digestion. Cystic fibrosis is