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Brain Injury Signs and Symptoms
… Concussion Headaches Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children’s March is Brain Injury Awareness Month making … The signs and symptoms of a concussion can include: Loss of consciousness (usually brief, for seconds to …
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Phoenix Children’s Names Clinical Leadership Team for Emergency Department at Avondale Campus
As Phoenix Children’s prepares to open an emergency department in July 2023 in Avondale, Ariz., the pediatric healthcare system today announced the site’s clinical leadership team. Christina Conrad, DO, a pediatric emergency medicine specialist, will serve as medical director and Theresa Asta, RN, MSN, CPEN, CPN, will serve as clinical manager.
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The skinny on keto for epilepsy
… keto for epilepsy Blog Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children’s As of 2015, 3.4 million Americans carried a … at least a 50% reduction in seizures and about 1 in 7 become seizure-free. Additionally, many patients report … is a decrease in seizures. Keto may be the latest weight loss trend, but KMT is not your Pinterest Keto. For people …
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Jared Muenzer will serve Phoenix Children's as Physician in Chief
Phoenix Children’s is pleased to announce Jared Muenzer, MD, MBA, has been promoted to serve the organization as Physician-in-Chief. As Physician-in-Chief, Dr. Muenzer will lead the nationally ranked clinical enterprise at Phoenix Children’s alongside Surgeon-in-Chief, Daniel Ostlie, MD.
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Children’s cardiac stress tests should be performed by pediatric heart/lung experts, here’s why
… Children’s cardiac stress tests should be performed by pediatric … not helpful. Children and young adults require a much more comprehensive testing regimen to not only examine their … Did you know children can increase their heart rate to close to 200 beats per minute during exercise? These heart …
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Henry the Heart Warrior
… Henry the Heart Warrior Blog Cardiology Heart Surgery … hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) . This is known as a complex congenital heart defect (CHD). We made the decision … had initially thought. Once he fully recovered, we spent close to a year at home with little to no complications, …
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Practice fireworks safety
… Practice fireworks safety Blog Center for Family Health and Safety Trauma Fireworks Safety … us of the “bombs bursting in air” that helped our nation become independent. Sadly, as beautiful as firework displays … holding lit fireworks for too long can cause devastating explosion injuries that can burn and damage fingers and hands, …
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How to Safely Exercise in the Heat
… How to Safely Exercise in the Heat Blog General Pediatrics Safety Sports Medicine Exercise Living in … they occur after a child has been exercising and has lost fluids from sweating. Heat exhaustion is more severe … is the best way to avoid heat illness. One of the ways to combat the heat is by staying well-hydrated before, during …
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Vacation safety tips: From staycations to destination travel
… travel Blog Drowning Safety Travel Water Safety Center for Family Health and Safety Many of us love to … of adventure and strengthens relationships. Travel has become even easier with increased opportunities to rent a … may not realize how hard it is to make sure a pool gate is closed or the importance of keeping a group of children …
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By way of the resplendent Quetzal or Why does it take so long to see a Pediatric Dermatologist?
… By way of the resplendent Quetzal or Why does it take so long to see a … asking what this has to do with the long wait times often accompanying scheduling your child as a new patient, or even a … the more abundant “General Dermatologist” which number close to approximately 90,000 physicians nationwide. While …
