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Greyson crawls, stands, takes early steps
… said. “We didn’t know anything about clubfoot. When we were ultimately assigned to Dr. Burns for care, she took a great … typical childhood activities and even play sports. The most common type of clubfoot is “isolated,” meaning the child has … and have excellent long-term results. At every stage, the team of experts at Phoenix Children’s works closely with …
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Oral Immunotherapy (OIT) Treatment for Children with Food Allergies
… breathing). Type 1 food allergies are IgE-mediated. Common food allergies include peanuts, tree nuts, milk and … but it is very important to watch for. Alert your care team if your child has any concerning symptoms during a food challenge or updosing visit. If a reaction occurs after leaving the clinic, which …
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MECP2 duplication syndrome - Jackson’s story
… healthy delivery. She and her husband were thrilled to welcome their first child, a boy named Jackson. A few months … was just becoming a bigger baby,” Jessica recalls. Jackson visited a few specialists, who unfortunately couldn’t … a path forward. Jackson’s family was now supported by a team of doctors and therapies. “Without Dr. Appavu, Jackson …
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Living day by day and never giving up: Sebastian’s story
… to their family. Their daughter Sophia was excited to become a big sister. During Maria’s 20-week ultrasound, her … we finally got the answers we needed.” Maria’s fetal care team at Phoenix Children’s included both a pediatric surgeon … counseling during the pregnancy. After he was born, he was ultimately diagnosed with Down syndrome. Since Maria …
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My liver transplant – Adam’s story
… school were a rollercoaster ride, filled with more hospital visits than school. Even so, my persistent drive to learn … kept returning, so I made the rounds to multiple doctors. Ultimately, I found myself at Phoenix Children’s Hospital. I … my body for about 10 minutes. I thought I was dying. After coming to in the dark, I considered my mortality and what …
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Cystic Fibrosis care for kids AND adults at Phoenix Children’s
… CF, from newly diagnosed newborns to elderly adults who come from all over the state of Arizona to receive care. Our team is made up of physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, … more effective therapies for all patients with CF, and ultimately a cure for CF. People with CF are living much …
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Getting back to active
… Because Chloe’s case was moderate, her doctor just recommended checking in every two years. Little did the family … high school when she felt pain in her ribs while playing team volleyball. As her training increased, her pain … from the get-go. She explained our treatment options and ultimately recommended taking the offending ribs out to …
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Giving back to honor her son’s life: Dominic’s story
… holding his breath and turning blue. Sometimes, he would become unresponsive. Then one day, daycare called and said … to Phoenix Children’s Hospital and stayed for a month as teams of specialists tried different tests and medicines to … before we left the hospital,” Samantha says. Dominic was ultimately diagnosed with GRIN1, a genetic …
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Living with Osteogenesis Imperfecta: Theo’s medical journey
… crying all the time no matter what they did to comfort him. When Theo was four weeks old, Christina heard … happening with their son. In short order, Theo’s medical team solved the mystery of Theo’s pain and his multiple … varied and long-term needs of OI patients. The condition ultimately can affect many parts of the body. The team’s …
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Ventricular Assist Devices – Bridges to life
… with heart failure , which ranks it among the most common serious conditions in children. Heart failure occurs … swelling, etc. Often, children with heart failure will ultimately require a heart transplant for their condition. … Phoenix Children’s Heart Center has a dedicated VAD team consisting of cardiac surgeons, cardiologists, cardiac …