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Type 1 Diabetes is a team sport
… there is a lot more to teamwork than hollow slogans. A four-legged friend gives the first clue In 2008, Gracie’s parents … hours later, we walked into the waiting room. We were a mess.” The power of teamwork Chirag Kapadia, MD , who has since become the division chief of Endocrinology , had only been a …
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Heart Surgery at Phoenix Children’s Earns Three Stars for the Sixth Time
For the sixth time in a row, Phoenix Children’s has earned the top rating of three stars by the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS). The newest rating is based on congenital cardiothoracic surgery outcomes data for the period from July 2014 to June 2018. The Cardiothoracic Surgery team at Phoenix Children's is one of just 10 programs in North America to earn this rating out of 118 participating programs.
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11 questions to ask when choosing a pediatrician
… with the gender that your child would most prefer. For example, if you have an adolescent daughter, she may feel more comfortable speaking with a female provider, and vice versa. … you can make sure their availability matches yours. For times when your child is ill, it’s important to determine if …
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In a world of dialysis, airlifts and wait lists, a ‘Ray’ of sunshine makes people smile
… airlifts and wait lists, a ‘Ray’ of sunshine makes people smile Patient Stories Diabetes Down Syndrome … Kidney Transplant He answers to Regan as well as nicknames like Ray-Ray, Ray and even Oregano. After managing … then, he’s had diabetes-related kidney failure and other complications. With faith and fortitude, the family makes it …
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Tips to prevent sports injuries in kids
Active kids get accidental injuries, from bumps and bruises to broken bones. With year-round sports becoming more common, specialists in the Phoenix Children’s Sports Medicine Program can help keep your young athlete safe.
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Globally Renowned Research Scientist Joins Phoenix Children’s, University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix
Vladimir Kalinichenko, MD, PhD, will be Director for the Phoenix Children’s Research Institute at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix, and professor of Child Health with tenure. Dr. Kalinichenko is internationally renowned for his research in lung development and regeneration.
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A long road to healing
… Gastroenterology (GI) Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Leading Experts, Determined Parents Find Answers, Hope for … He would projectile vomit each time he ate food, sometimes vomiting more than 20 times every day. He would cough … head and toe in eczema, which was undoubtedly itchy and uncomfortable for the infant. These symptoms led to Brayden …
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Taking a “reading” on reading problems
… Taking a “reading” on reading problems Blog Dyslexia School Psychology Disabilities that affect reading Different cultures have different names for objects. Think about a book. In French, we’d call … Although early readers may confuse the letter/sound combinations of “b” and “d” or may read “was” as “saw,” …
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Phoenix Children’s Nurses are “Heroes in Action”
… Care Unit (PICU) Nurses Phoenix Children’s nurses Cathleen Murphy-Taylor , clinical nurse attending, PICU and Noah … 9, were recently recognized as finalists for March of Dimes’ Heroes in Action Awards – Arizona's Outstanding … but we are working in “unprecedented times.” While it is becoming the new norm, it has been challenging for me and …
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Phoenix Children’s was the Second Busiest Pediatric Heart Transplant Center in the Country in 2016
In 2016, Phoenix Children’s pediatric heart transplant center was the second busiest in the U.S., performing 24 heart transplants as reported by the Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients (SRTR). This brings the program’s total to 67 transplants since its inception in 2011. The program has seen rapid growth with excellent outcomes.