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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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Is this normal? How to talk to your child about death
… pretty horrifying. However, just because it may make us uncomfortable, it doesn’t mean our children don’t have … individual will be returning at some point in the future and/or make your child fearful of falling asleep. In … of death, what happens after death or why some people die and not others. Should you encounter these types 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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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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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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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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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.
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Concerned your child has a learning disability? Here’s what you can do
… That’s not to say I didn’t struggle. I gritted my teeth, studied all the time and leaned on my family for support. It … ability to listen, think, speak, read, write, spell or complete mathematical calculations. Learning disabilities do … educational programming and support services now and in the future. What happens if my child is diagnosed with a …
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Phoenix Children’s Hosts Inaugural Heart & Hand Clinical Excellence Awards
Phoenix Children’s hosted its first Heart & Hand Clinical Excellence Awards on Thursday, October 21 at the Phoenix Country Club. The Heart and Hand Clinical Excellence Awards honor Phoenix Children’s physicians and advanced practice providers who have made exceptional contributions to pediatric medicine. Keynote speaker, former NHL player and current chief hockey development officer for the Arizona Coyotes, Shane Doan, addressed attendees during this event that focused on celebrating excellence in the areas of clinical care, research and medical education. The event host and emcee was Phoenix Children’s Physician-in-Chief Dr. Jared Muenzer, with additional speakers President & CEO Robert L. Meyer and Surgeon-in-Chief Dr. Daniel Ostlie.