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5 things to know about vaccines for kids
… (FDA) and the Centers of Disease Control (CDC) recommend it for use. Clinical trials can often take several … provider regarding vaccines. 3. Vaccines provide our bodies a roadmap for fighting infection Vaccines provide our … immune system makes antibodies that identify and attack any future viral or bacterial infections. It can be thought of …
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Top questions to ask when considering a childhood cancer clinical trial
… only to accidents. As Childhood Cancer Awareness Month comes to a close, Phoenix Children’s is shining a spotlight … treatments before they are widely available, while helping future generations by contributing to medical research and … covered by the patient’s insurance. Other therapies or studies related to the trial are covered by the trial’s …
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Screen time? Tips to promote brain development & attention span
… 2015 in the headache journal, Cephalalgia . Previous studies have shown headaches are linked to screen time exposure … recurrent headaches. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends parents of kids and teens ages 5 to 18 years old … should be seated in a way that is not going to cause stress to their back, neck or shoulders while doing online …
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With hearing loss since birth, Cameron leads his family along a rewarding journey
… know I’m someone who works best with a plan. Even when it comes to hectic things in life, like the birth of a baby, we stick to the plan. Flash back to Feb. 26, 2021, my husband and I have a birthing plan that, once … moderate-to-severe bilateral permanent hearing loss. Maddie McNamee, AuD, delivered the news with care, but I could …
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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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Using visual supports at home
… so you don’t forget it when you leave. Visual supports are commonly used with adults. I use visual supports every day … teacher uses Velcro stars to indicate when an activity is complete. This is a visual support! While visual supports … search online for premade visual supports. There are many websites that provide free visual schedules, checklists, and …
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Phoenix Children’s Gastroenterology: New Division Chief, New Vision
… clinical research and education as a model for excellent comprehensive programs. My vision for the Phoenix Children’s … seven advanced practitioners, four registered dieticians, 17 nurses and 16 medical assistants across six … backbone for our division and be a great tool in developing future pediatric GI faculty here at Phoenix Children’s who …
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Personal Insights Into Sickle Cell Disease
… Cell Foundation of Arizona and members of the sickle cell community, aims to understand and learn about SCD at the … was an ongoing struggle. Her eldest daughter, now 26, underwent a bone marrow transplant two years ago—a … trait, he wants to make a difference for her and for any future generations she may one day have. This project gives …
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Quality Day: More important than ever
… quality improvement projects, introduces new ideas for the future, promotes staff participation in quality initiatives and creates a venue for sharing outcomes. This year, we will also celebrate the progress made … harm as a leading cause of death worldwide. Previous studies estimate that roughly 400,000 deaths occur each year in …
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Researchers at Phoenix Children’s First in the World to Produce Mouse Lungs in Rats
Pediatric patients who have severe forms of lung disease associated with respiratory failure often need transplantable lung tissues and this study proves generating transplantable lungs from stem cells using large animals as bioreactors is possible.