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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.
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Tyler's Story
… was before he had even turned 10. “He started complaining of back pain early,” says Tyler’s mother, Sabrina Lakin. … came back. “I just pitched through the pain,” Tyler recalls. This went on for years. Then, on June 24, 2016, Tyler was pitching a game when his back gave out …
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Food Allergies: Very real but treatable
… Safety, Treatment and Education Research (FASTER) Act of 2021 has been passed into law! What does that mean for … your body causes a harmful reaction to a food protein. Basically, your immune system attacks a food protein that is …
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Is this normal? How to talk to your child about death
… other adults, let alone with children. For most, the idea of having a sit-down conversation with our children about … pretty horrifying. However, just because it may make us uncomfortable, it doesn’t mean our children don’t have … and behaviors of those they trust). Kids do not intrinsically understand the finality of death. To this end, most do …
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Q&A with Patient Experience Leaders
… Care Staff Stories Dr. Dana Williams, Medical Director of Patient Experience, and Andrea Aken’Ova, Director of … this Q&A. Why did you choose a career in healthcare, specifically family-centered care? Dr. Williams: From the age of 3, … be a doctor one day. Growing up, the car giving calling become more sophisticated as I loved fixing broken systems, I …
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A journey from NICU parent to critical care nurse leader
… to Phoenix to serve as Phoenix Children’s Vice President of Critical Care Services. The addition of Katie to the … from NICU mom to NICU nurse Years ago, Katie was only 25 weeks pregnant when she unexpectedly went into labor with … naïve to what the hospital and nurses really did,” Katie recalled. “It was actually kind of a blessing that we were so …
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February is Heart Month: Four Things to Know About Cardiac Arrest in Children
… in children, but it can. Each year, there are stories of seemingly healthy kids and teens experiencing sudden … other sports with projectiles like sticks, pucks and balls. 2. Is cardiac arrest the same as a heart attack? Often, … many other causes for it as well.” Heart attack victims typically experience symptoms such as chest tightness or pain …
