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At the Phoenix Children’s Neurofibromatosis (NF) Program, we focus on the specific type of NF your child faces and the best possible treatment plan to address that type.
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A parent’s guide to mosquito repellants
… to popular belief, Arizona does have a big mosquito problem. Our mosquito season usually runs in tandem with the … for mosquito repellents since the 1960s has been the compound DEET (known to chemists as N, … Lemon Eucalyptus Lemon eucalyptus oil, not surprisingly, comes from the lemon eucalyptus tree. Of all the essential oil …
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The Center for Spine Care at Phoenix Children’s is a national leader in the diagnosis and treatment of children with all types of spine disorders — from the simple to very complex. We see patients from Arizona and around the country. Our highly trained specialists customize care
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Monica's Story
… stomach pains and severe weight loss after fighting a terrible bout of pneumonia last year, we knew something was … experts on spina bifida and all the health issues that come with it. When Monica’s weight dropped dangerously low … Rare Disorder Eventually the diagnosis came: superior mesenteric artery (SMA) syndrome, an extremely rare disorder …
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Community hospitals and EMS providers may not have pediatric specialists readily available – especially for infants and children with medically complex conditions that require advanced monitoring, ventilation or ongoing therapies. In many cases, a child may need to be transferred
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Living day by day and never giving up: Sebastian’s story
… Center for Heart Care Fetal Care Maria and Paul were thrilled to learn they were expecting a baby and were eager to … to their family. Their daughter Sophia was excited to become a big sister. During Maria’s 20-week ultrasound, her … “We still worry about his heart because being a preemie comes with complications,” Maria says. “But the more he grows …
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Giving patients access to life-sustaining specialty medicines
… Specialty Pharmacy Melissa has her hands full. She is a single mother of two active and busy teenagers. Sarah is about … been hospitalized since her diagnosis and participates in competitive gymnastics with no limitations. Mason has only … Sarah and Mason all along.” A Remarkable Medication Becomes Difficult to Access Sarah’s and Mason’s active lives …
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Autism is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder that includes a range of communication and behavioral differences that impact the way children interact with others. These differences can vary from mild to complex.
Ventricular Assist Devices (VAD)
A ventricular assist device (VAD) is a mechanical heart pump that takes over some of the work done by a patient’s heart to help it circulate their blood more effectively. They can give a weak or injured heart time to heal or provide support while your child waits for a heart
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HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that attacks the immune system, which helps the body fight infections. As a result, those infected with HIV become more vulnerable to various infections and diseases. It is spread by contact with the bodily fluids of a person with HIV