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Cystic Fibrosis care for kids AND adults at Phoenix Children’s
… newborns to elderly adults who come from all over the state of Arizona to receive care. Our team is made up of … and a research nurse who are all dedicated to providing the best care to our CF patients and their families. Phoenix Children’s is one of only 2 CF centers accredited by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation …
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Six tips for celebrating Halloween during the pandemic
… COVID-19 Trick-or-treating is a favorite tradition of kids and parents alike, but it’s extra tricky this year. … a few of our own tips and tricks to enjoy Halloween in 2020. Assess your Risk If someone in your home has medical … will be circulating in the community at the same time. The best way to protect yourself and your family is by getting a …
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What is sickle cell? Celebrating Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month
… in her living room, splashing in the pool, acting like a goofball and bringing laughter to her loved ones. During … pain—especially in the chest, arms and legs. Every year, 24,000 babies are born with sickle cell in the U.S. The … created and utilizes a Sickle Cell dashboard that builds in best practices and provides clinician prompts based on each …
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Stetson's Story
… at Phoenix Children’s Associate Director and Division Chief of Neurology, Angus Wilfong, MD . The family came in June … in the targeting phase of the laser ablation procedure called resting state functional MRI (rs-fMRI). Dr. Varina … critical step of whole brain network analysis down to 1-2 hours of physician time. rs-fMRI Searchlight has vastly …
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Phoenix Children’s NICU NEST Clinic: A nest above the rest
… Pediatrics Neonatology NEST Clinic Neurology NICU In April 2020, amidst the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Phoenix Children’s Hospital saw … of our most fragile population: premature, at-risk, and medically complex infants. This clinic is an important piece of …
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Toy and Battery Safety
With the holidays around the corner, parents, family and friends are beginning to shop for the perfect gifts for the children in their lives. It is important to make informed purchase decisions for toys and other gifts. Before you tackle any cyber sales or purchase in-store deals, be sure to follow these safety recommendations to keep your child safe year-round.
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Trevor's Story
… Trevor's Story Patient Stories Orthopedics Since the age of six, Trevor has undergone 10 surgeries to correct his … to try something new. They implanted a device on his spine called the Magec Rod. It allows the rods that correct his … made up of a wide range of specialties and sub-specialties, combining their collective experience into a powerful force …
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Could It Be Measles? A Guide for Caregivers
… had the MMR vaccine (measles, mumps and rubella), and they come in contact with someone who has measles. A person … Keep them away from healthy family members. Stay home. Call your doctor right away. When should you take your child … If the child who is sick rapidly gets worse or has any of the following symptoms, take them to the nearest …
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Boosting immunity the healthy way
… Blog Health Immunity Rehabilitation COVID-19 During times of increased sickness and flu season, people often seek out … food or diet that boosts immunity? Our immune systems are complex and shaped by many factors. It’s not just diet alone – and more specifically not one food or nutrient alone. While we might not …
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Study from Phoenix Children’s Research Institute Reveals New Way to Prevent Lung Cancer from Spreading
Research conducted at the Phoenix Children’s Research Institute at the University of Arizona College of Medicine — Phoenix shows normalizing cancer tumor vessels and alleviating low oxygen levels in the tumor microenvironment can improve the effectiveness of chemotherapy treatment in lung cancer, according to a paper published in EMBO Molecular Medicine.