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Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome and Cancer Peutz-Jeghers syndrome (PJS) is a rare, inherited condition. It's passed to a child from a parent. PJS is an autosomal dominant genetic disorder. This means you only need 1 copy of the altered (mutated) gene to have PJS. About 3 out of every 4
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Neurocritical care means coordinated care for your child’s brain
… persons with each day that passes. We anticipate the best for our children. We do not, though, anticipate … injuries, families experience many difficult emotions, some of which are disbelief, shock and grief. At Barrow … function and quality of life. We work alongside our colleagues in intensive care and palliative care such that …
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Prenatal Medical Care The importance of early prenatal medical care As soon as you find out you are pregnant, you should work with your healthcare provider to set up a schedule of prenatal care. For normal pregnancies without major complications, prenatal exams are often
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… Research Research At the Forefront of Discovery At Phoenix Children’s, our goal is to be at the … pediatric specialties, giving our patients and families the best care possible. We work to better understand diseases … Arizona College of Medicine grows the academic mission of both groups. We currently educate more than 113 residents …
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Handwashing What is the best way to wash my hands? At home or work, wash your hands often—and correctly: Use clean, running water. The water can be warm or cold; either works well. Wet your hands before applying soap. Rub your soapy hands together for at least 20 seconds. Wash
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Phoenix Children’s Celebrates Milestone Anniversary
Angel Torres was running out of options. After multiple rounds of chemotherapy and a fruitless search for a bone marrow donor, the 3-year-old’s odds against acute lymphoblastic leukemia were grim. That changed in June, when Phoenix Children’s providers recommended CAR-T cellular therapy, a breakthrough new treatment that uses a patient’s own T-cells to attack and destroy cancer cells. Only available at a handful of children’s cancer centers nationwide, CAR-T worked for Angel, destroying the leukemia cells and giving him a second chance at life.
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Innovation, dedication, tenacity and love: LJ's Story
… strong, brave and lion-hearted. Young Leonard James is all of those things, and much more. Just as he was celebrating … already reduced the amount of manganese in LJ’s diet to the best of her ability, but because it is an essential element … his special needs to taking big trips together, visiting both the Grand Canyon and then Disney World. Amanda admits …
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Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) What is premenstrual syndrome (PMS)? Premenstrual syndrome or PMS is a group of physical and emotional symptoms many people may have in the days before their period starts. Symptoms usually stop when the period starts or shortly after. It’s thought to
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Congenital Laryngeal Stridor in Babies What is congenital laryngeal stridor? Congenital laryngeal stridor is a noisy or high-pitched sound with breathing. It is from an abnormally formed voice box (larynx). It's present at birth (congenital). What causes congenital laryngeal
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Dog bite prevention week
… important that you take the time to make your child aware of safe petting in and out of your home. When you teach a … If you are not able to provide constant supervision, it is best to create a separation barrier between the dog and … a baby gate or crate, you can create a safe environment for both your child and dog. Talk to children about the body …
