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Remembering Maddox: The story of a heart warrior
… Remembering Maddox: The story of a heart warrior Blog Hypoplastic left heart syndrome … he was born that she and Tyler noticed his coloring was off and he was making strange noises. Doctors performed an … – he was 17 months old when the they learned a heart had become available for him. He received his transplant on Sept. …
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GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) in Children What is GERD in children? GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) is a long-term (chronic) digestive disorder. It happens when stomach contents flow back up (reflux) into the food pipe (esophagus) and cause symptoms or problems
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The Third Trimester Prenatal visits during the third trimester During the second and third trimester prenatal visits, your healthcare provider may check the following things. Exactly what they check depends on your current health condition and the health of the fetus: Any current
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Psoriasis What is psoriasis? Psoriasis is a long-term (chronic) skin condition. It causes inflamed, red, raised areas of skin (plaques). The plaques itch and can be painful. The condition most often occurs on the scalp, elbows, knees, and lower back. What causes psoriasis
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Truncus Arteriosus (TA) What is truncus arteriosus? Truncus arteriosus is a heart defect that is present at birth (congenital). It happens when there is an abnormal connection between the aorta and pulmonary artery. Normally, the aorta and the pulmonary artery are separate. In
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Epilepsy and Seizures in Children What is epilepsy in children? Epilepsy is a brain condition that causes a child to have recurring seizures over time. These seizures can't be linked to a short-term (acute) illness such as an infection, or a short-term injury such as a brain
Outcomes - By the Numbers
From the first day kids receive rehabilitative care at Phoenix Children's, our team stays focused on their goals and ours. We want to help them to grow stronger, do more, gain confidence and - as soon as possible - go home. Tracking specific measures of success helps us to find
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Undescended Testes in Children What are undescended testes in children? Undescended testes means that 1 or both of the male testes have not passed down (descended) into the scrotal sac. This is a condition seen in some newborn baby boys. Most cases affect only 1 teste. About 1 in
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Bodhi's Story
A first birthday is a time of joy and celebration, but for Greg and Colleen, it marked the beginning of a journey they never anticipated. In 2018, just before their son, Bodhi, turned one, he experienced his first seizure. Alarmed and worried, Greg and Colleen rushed him to
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Phoenix Children’s Achieves Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs Accreditation Signifying Highest Ethical Standards in Research
Phoenix Children’s, one of the nation’s largest pediatric health systems, has been recognized by the Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs (AAHRPP) for its ethical research and comprehensive protections for research participants. The health system is one of just four Arizona healthcare organizations and one of just 15 children’s hospitals nationwide to currently hold this accreditation.