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… When Kaylea was 6 years old, her mother, depressed and financially desperate, shot her in the head and then turned … of her head and exited the other, and the child was in a coma. "It was serious enough that in most cases we would … said Kaylea's father, Michael. New Medical Techniques Fortunately, neurosurgeons at Barrow at Phoenix Children's …

… and in New York City. Features of MIS-C share a lot in common with another disease we have treated for many years in pediatrics called  Kawasaki Disease and … Rash Fever Diarrhea Vomiting Neck pain Bloodshot eyes Abdominal pain Feeling extra tired The biggest risk for these …

… Prevention Traumatic Brain Injury Phoenix Children’s Center for Family Health and Safety Just as attitudes and social … the risk of a head injury is with a helmet, but unfortunately, not all kids wear one. The biggest misconception … worn. Choose bike helmets that meet Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) standards and replace them after a crash …

… 2006, and has been officially recognized by the United Nations since 2012.  That it falls on the 21st day of the …   Trisomy 21, which causes Down syndrome, is the most common chromosomal condition diagnosed in the United States. … communities and provide them the recognition they deserve for what they do. We understand and recognize the uniqueness …

… seat Blog Car Seat Child Passenger Safety Awareness Center for Family Health and Safety Staying informed on child … but that is not always the case. Here are 3 different scenarios that signify it might be time to buy a new car seat. … National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recommends replacing your child’s car seat after being …

… Bike Safety Injury Prevention Phoenix Children’s Center for Family Health and Safety   The weather is great and it’s … always concerned for the safety of children, throughout our communities.   April is Arizona Bike Month and we know there will be lot of activities …

… Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children’s Center for Spine Care Scoliosis Scoliosis As told by Lauren … and my lungs had a harder time draining because of complications tied to scoliosis. My pediatrician referred me … comfortable with him as my doctor. The day of surgery finally arrived. While I was very nervous, my excitement was …

… VAD Ventricular Assist Device Phoenix Children’s Center for Heart Care Each year approximately 14,000 children in … with heart failure , which ranks it among the most common serious conditions in children. Heart failure occurs … (cardiomyopathies) and exposure to chemotherapy, nutritional and genetic conditions. Heart failure causes a variety …