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… Month , and we don’t want to leave our younger patients out of the melanoma ‘convo.’ Although not as common as in … melanoma is the second most common cancer in ages 15-29 years old! Yes, you read correctly—teenagers and young … having a large number of moles or large/giant moles (also called nevi), having fair skin (blonde/red hair and blue …

… (GI) Feeding disorders have been found to occur in 40-50% of typically developing children and 80-90% of children with … feeding skill, and/or psychosocial dysfunction (Goday, 2019). February 2-8, 2025 is Feeding Tube Awareness Week …

… listens to her baby girl’s heartbeat – a treasured memory of her firstborn. Emerson, diagnosed in the womb with a … for just over two hours after her birth in September 2021. But the family – including Emerson’s twin sister, … we wondered if it was selfish not to try to save her,” recalled Rachel. “But Dr. Lindblade told us that it was …

… in your life may have questions about the tremendous loss of life and senseless tragedies they have heard or seen on … if there was an emergency, such as identifying exits or calling 911.   Limit exposure to media.  The ease of access to media can be both helpful and harmful. When it comes to your children, …

… the next morning when Jennelle went to get her daughter out of bed, she was shocked at Lilye’s condition. “She was like a wet noodle,” Jennelle recalled. After an emergency evaluation at her local hospital, … It’s nice having everything we need in one place.” A Common Complication of Pediatric Spinal Cord Injury Nearly …

… and Phoenix Children’s Hospital would like to recognize the commitment of EMTs, paramedics, ambulance services, and other first … for the positive impact they have on the survival of critically ill and injured children every day. Thank you, EMS …

… (Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery) department, one of the more common surgeries I perform is a tonsillectomy … behind the back of the nose in the throat. They are strategically positioned to serve as secondary lymphoid organs, … while sleeping at night). What are tonsils and adenoids? Both tonsils and adenoids are part of the lymphatic system …

… as you prepare the feast). Fasting increases levels of ketosis, which may allow for a few extra carbs during … it is filling up the plate. Fat is more than twice as calorically dense than protein or carbohydrates - meaning you will … sweeteners like erythritol, which is available in both brown and white sugar replacements. Skip the crust and …

… Blog Chest Wall Deformities Pectus Excavatum Ever hear of Pectus Excavatum? It’s the most common chest wall … to care for patients, Phoenix Children's has less than a 2% complication rate, while the national average is 5%. Why … preventing the transmission of pain signals. It’s basically a way of cutting the nerve. Severing a nerve causes …

… It came from the basement, followed by the frantic screams of 3-year-old Brandon. His mother was upstairs cooking … beneath 150 pounds, but the sight that greeted her at the bottom of the stairs was far more alarming. Brandon was … the second day he could speak normally again. Nurses periodically tested his motor skills, and found no problems. "You …