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A cleft lip and palate can’t hold back Dylan
… being weighed. Since then, he has continued to be a bundle of fun energy. You would never believe that he’s already had … like she was at fault.” Dylan was born with a cleft of both his lip and palate. About one in 800 kids born in the …
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Overcoming multiple spinal conditions: Mia’s story
… old, Mia was like many young girls living in the Windy City of Chicago. She loved hanging out with family and friends … bike, tumbling and playing sports. During one of her youth league soccer games, Mia came to the sideline complaining of … to be approximately the size of a broom stick. At the tumor site, it was the size of a drinking straw,” said Mia’s mom, …
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Greyson crawls, stands, takes early steps
… Patient Stories Radiology Club Foot How prenatal diagnosis of clubfoot makes a difference for a lifetime When parents … old, who was born with severe bilateral clubfoot (meaning both feet were involved). As Dr. Burns explained the …
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Phoenix Children’s Is the First-Ever Health System in the U.S to Use Medtronic Stealth Autoguide™ Cranial Robotic Guidance Platform for Neurosurgery
Nationally ranked pediatric leader, Phoenix Children’s Hospital, is the first-ever health system in the U.S. to receive and deploy the newly FDA-cleared Medtronic Stealth Autoguide™ platform. Medtronic, a global leader in medical technology, chose Barrow Neurological Institute (BNI) at Phoenix Children’s as its first partner using this robotic technology. The highly advanced surgical tool is intended for use with the Medtronic StealthStation™ system, and Phoenix Children’s Hospital will use it in surgery for pediatric patients suffering from a range of neurological conditions.
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Taking a “reading” on reading problems
… Dyslexia. These are all ways that different groups of professionals and concerned parents describe the … Although early readers may confuse the letter/sound combinations of “b” and “d” or may read “was” as “saw,” … to third grade) is most effective. Fletcher and his colleagues identify some elements of effective intervention for …
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Two exciting new technologies make a difference for young heart failure patients at Phoenix Children’s
… to their vital organs. A chronic condition, heart failure often leads to multiple hospital visits for these young … certain types of complex heart disease. If a patient has both left- and right-sided heart failure or has other … advances illustrate our commitment not only to provide the best possible care, but also help our patients have the best …
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Healthy Habits for Your Family in the New Year
The beginning of a new year is an ideal time to introduce new, healthy habits to your family. Establishing a strong foundation of wellness can make a positive difference for both kids and adults.
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3 tips to help keep your family healthy this fall
… are spending more time together, which means a higher risk of getting infected with viruses such as seasonal influenza … are available to help protect against serious illness from both viruses, but when is the best time for your child to get them? Can kids get both …
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Getting needed accommodations and services from your school teams
… to perform in school. Now you must delve into the world of special education that comes with a host of unfamiliar … called Prior Written Notice detailing the team’s decision. Best attitude for success How you are received by the team … Kids and the Arizona Center for Disability Law. The website for Wright’s Law contains numerous educational …
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Exercise-induced asthma and its imitators
… Care Pulmonology Regular exercise is an essential part of a healthy lifestyle, but in patients with poorly … Clinic and the Breathmobile . The Severe Asthma Clinic has both allergists and pulmonologists who work together to …
