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… and Phoenix Children’s Hospital would like to recognize the commitment of EMTs, paramedics, ambulance services, and other first … I can personally attest to how dedicated our local EMS professionals are to providing high-quality emergency care …

… wetting the bed. That’s when Jodi and Adam began to think of their family dog, Gus, who displayed the same symptoms … soon revealed that Gracie’s blood sugar was through the roof. And that’s when things became very serious, since the … The power of teamwork Chirag Kapadia, MD , who has since become the division chief of Endocrinology , had only been a …

… Blog Chest Wall Deformities Pectus Excavatum Ever hear of Pectus Excavatum? It’s the most common chest wall deformity and it occurs in about one in … toward the spine. The depression may be in the center of the chest or more pronounced on one side (asymmetrical). …

… breathing). Type 1 food allergies are IgE-mediated. Common food allergies include peanuts, tree nuts, milk and … patients ingest small, gradually increasing doses of a specific food allergen under medical supervision. They … Phoenix Children’s, peanut powder is used for OIT.  We also offer OIT for cashew, sesame and walnut.  When do children …

… systems contain a battery and a heating element and are often designed to look like traditional cigarettes or … items such as flash drives, pens, and lipstick. E-cigarette companies have been successfully advertising to preteens and …

… 1 . People with IBD experience chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract, leading to a variety of symptoms including diarrhea, abdominal pain, rectal … helped me tell my peers about my ostomy in a way that was comfortable for me. Q: How has ulcerative colitis affected …

… psychologist at Phoenix Children’s. Here, she answers common questions about anxiety in children. She also offers tips on how parents can help kids cope with anxiety. …

… Phoenix Children’s Pediatrics in Scottsdale . As a mother of three, Alma couldn’t help but notice how well Dr. Pepka … care is noticed by her patients as well. “Children are very comfortable with Dr. Pepka,” said Alma. “She can make … 7-year-old daughter and 18-month-old daughter — into the office for their routine exams. All three children …