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Seeing through the eyes of a child
… the eyes of a child can make things seem fresh and new. Unless those eyes are clouded by cataracts. For children like … oxidation in the body causes proteins in the lens to become opaque and no longer clear,” explained Kamran Ahmed, MD … cataract occurs when the protein that makes up the lens becomes cloudy or opaque. When this happens, light cannot pass …
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Phoenix Children's Adds Top Surgeon to its Top-Ranked Heart Center
One of the country’s foremost pediatric cardiothoracic surgeons has joined the top-ranked pediatric heart program at Phoenix Children’s. Roosevelt Bryant III, MD, now serves as surgical director of the Cardiac Transplantation and Mechanical Assist Device Program at Phoenix Children’s Heart Center, ranked 14 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Children’s Hospitals and one of just 10 congenital cardiothoracic surgery programs in North America to earn the Society of Thoracic Surgeons’ highest-achievable three-star rating.
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Psoriasis explained by Phoenix Children’s skin care experts
… to treatment. There are many rashes in children and adolescents, and they may look a lot like psoriasis; so, it’s … patches and plaques on the skin. It can be very itchy at times, as the name suggests and even painful. Psoriasis can come and go in an unpredictable way which gives the …
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Phoenix Children’s Unveils “Wonder And Wander,” a 407-Foot Mural to Advance Hope and Healing for Patient Families
On May 1, Phoenix Children’s will unveil a 407-foot commissioned mural that has transformed a heavily trafficked corridor into a captivating and exciting journey for children and their families. Nearly two years in the making, the art installation, called “Wonder And Wander” brings vibrant colors and imaginative designs to a major hospital hallway through which 70,000 children are transported each year.
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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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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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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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Importance of Mental Health During and After Pregnancy
… Fetal Care Pregnancy is often viewed primarily through the lens of physical health, but mental and emotional wellness … This understanding underscores the need for timely and compassionate mental health interventions for parents. … toward stronger emotional connections, healthier outcomes, and joyful experiences from the earliest possible …
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Kaliyah’s future is filled with possibilities
… Kaliyah’s future is filled with possibilities Blog Hematology Sickle Cell Center … lifelong, chronic blood disease that may cause serious complications as she grows up, including having a greater … to live their healthiest adult lives with the best outcomes possible.” Even though more and more children are …
