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Ketogenic diet therapy for epilepsy care: Conner’s 26-year journey to becoming seizure free
… Ketogenic diet therapy for epilepsy care: Conner’s 26-year journey to becoming seizure free Blog Barrow … years – an incredible milestone for a man who, at the age of 8, was living on the floor in a daze brought on by … knees and continued crawling as if nothing had happened, recalled his mother Kathy. This was the first of many such …
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Psoriasis explained by Phoenix Children’s skin care experts
… age, from infancy to adulthood, and approximately one-third of the cases can develop before the age of 2. Psoriasis varies from person to person, both in severity … yellowing, or thickening), and in some cases, the joints (called psoriatic arthritis). The most common type is called …
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National Child Injury Prevention Day - shine a green light
… and did not feel comfortable in leaving him in the care of another person. After discussing with my husband, we both agreed on the importance of allowing him to develop … to U.S. children from 1 to 18 years old. Every day, 20 children die from preventable injuries, resulting in more …
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Bone Marrow Transplants improve kids’ cancer outcomes
… transplant procedure and July marked the 18th anniversary of the program which is the largest pediatric provider of … in the US. Dr. Roberta Adams was recruited to Arizona in 2002 as the medical director of both Phoenix Children’s and Mayo BMT programs. Dr. Adams …
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What you need to know about Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C)
… As experts learn more about COVID-19, a growing number of pediatric clinicians and researchers are trying to better … disease we have treated for many years in pediatrics called Kawasaki Disease and doctors are still trying to … been sharing information frequently to understand how to best treat this syndrome. Not all patients who present with …
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Help! My child is a picky eater!
… eater! Blog Eating Habits Nutrition General Pediatrics One of the most challenging aspects of parenting a toddler is … tips to prevent or improve this behavior. Picky eating typically begins as a child becomes a toddler (1-3 years of age) … work for whomever is preparing the meals). It’s always best to prepare one single meal for the entire family. …
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New drug therapy helps Arizona children with rare liver disease
… a rare genetic disorder that can affect different parts of the body, but predominantly impacts the liver. This … nights to narrow down Caden’s diagnosis. When he was 2 months old, his doctors believed Caden had biliary atresia … side effects, but nothing really stopped the itching,” recalled Michael, Caden’s dad. “There were a few times where …
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Traveling for the holidays during a pandemic
… season, many parents will face the difficult decision of whether or not to proceed with their travel plans to see … your family at least two weeks before travel. This is your best defense against serious illness from influenza. Travel … the better, as experts state that longer flights dramatically increase your likelihood of infection. Keep your mask …
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Arizona’s first responders recognized during EMS week
… Phoenix Children’s would like to recognize the commitment of emergency medical technicians (EMTs), paramedics, … our state. These professionals save the lives of critically ill and injured children every day. Thank you, EMS … face on the job. But then come the reminders. In April 2022, Brendan Bessee, an Arizona emergency medical …
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Getting back to active
… that even a short hike or bike ride would leave her out of breath. Jillian had just started high school when she … family’s decision to move from Rhode Island to Arizona in 2018 proved to be life changing. “We noticed her chest … case their raspy post-surgery voices make it difficult to call out for help at home. Using beads, she added words of …