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Kaylea's Story
… pair 13 hours later, she was still alive ... her mother had died instantly. Kaylea was rushed to Phoenix Children's. The … of her head and exited the other, and the child was in a coma. "It was serious enough that in most cases we would …
Fluoroscopy
… are a few tips to help prepare for the exam and answers to commonly asked questions: Take time to talk to your child … What happens if my child needs contrast? Many fluoroscopy studies require contrast and it will be administered during the …
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Innovative Cancer Research Physician Joins Phoenix Children's
Mario Otto, MD, PhD, has been appointed Director of the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders (CCBD) and Division Chief of Hematology/Oncology at Phoenix Children’s.
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Phoenix Children’s Expands Research Team with Scientist Pioneering New Childhood Cancer Treatments
The health system continues to strengthen its focus on pediatric research with the hire of Tanya Kalin, MD, PhD, a renowned scientist focused on pioneering effective treatments for pediatric cancers with fewer negative side effects for children.
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Ethan's Story
… early in his third grade year, shortly after his uncle died. At first there was a sadness that seemed a natural … a really, really rocky time and wondered, 'Will we ever come out of this?'" The sadness spiraled into deep …
Programs & Services
A kidney transplant is an operation in which a person whose kidneys have failed receives a healthy kidney donated from someone who is alive or deceased. We provide kidney transplants to eligible children ages 1 through 18 whose kidneys have failed.
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Feeding Tube Awareness Week and Feeding Disorders
… difficulties of all levels. Phoenix Children’s provides a comprehensive evaluation and treatment for medically complex … evaluation by Gastroenterology , Psychology , Registered Dietitian, Speech Pathology, and Occupational Therapy, as … of choice for treatment of severe feeding disorders. The primary goals include reducing or eliminating the need for …

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5 things to know about vaccines for kids
… 5 things to know about vaccines for kids Blog Primary Care Vaccination Phoenix Children’s Pediatrics … (FDA) and the Centers of Disease Control (CDC) recommend it for use. Clinical trials can often take several … provider regarding vaccines. 3. Vaccines provide our bodies a roadmap for fighting infection Vaccines provide our …

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Treating acquired pediatric epilepsy from brain injury
… ischemic brain injury after cardiac arrest or perinatal complications, strokes, or brain infections. As children … additional strategies such as neuromodulation or ketogenic diet therapy can be employed. When the seizures appear to be …

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Is this normal? How to talk to your child about death
… pretty horrifying. However, just because it may make us uncomfortable, it doesn’t mean our children don’t have … of death, what happens after death or why some people die and not others. Should you encounter these types of … preferences. For example, if a family member dies and makes the decision to be an organ donor as well as …
