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… admitted to Phoenix Children’s, and he was bumped to the top of the wait list for a new heart. Miraculously, he … – he was 17 months old when the they learned a heart had become available for him. He received his transplant on Sept. … were devastated. They later learned that Maddox had likely died due to complications of being immunosuppressed. “We’ll …

… time to be a pulmonologist because treatments for CF are becoming more and more effective, and a greater number of … nurse practitioners, respiratory therapists, dietitians, pharmacists, social workers and physical …

… develop gross and fine motor skills and enable kids to become more independent while opening doors to exploration, … specialized area, our program boasts three of the nation’s top microsurgeons, including Dr. Schaub, Kareem Hassan, MD, … a scooter. Dr. Schaub recommended this surgery because studies show the brain connection and adaptation to limb …

… was in Phoenix for a soccer tournament when he started complaining of stomach pain. It was the Friday night before … but he didn’t feel like eating,” recalled Brennan’s dad, Tophas. The next morning, Brennan still wasn’t feeling 100%, … to a different unit in the hospital and, shortly after, a dietitian, a physician assistant with the endocrinology team …

… That’s not to say I didn’t struggle. I gritted my teeth, studied all the time and leaned on my family for support. It … ability to listen, think, speak, read, write, spell or complete mathematical calculations. Learning disabilities do …

… Although early readers may confuse the letter/sound combinations of “b” and “d” or may read “was” as “saw,” … The causes of significant reading problems are multiple, complex and not fully understood. While reading problems … dyslexia and hinder the eye tracking needed for reading Dietary treatments encouraging a child to eat foods rich in …

… support of her family, has inspired Molly — who recently completed treatment for cancer — to dream of providing hope … while Sarah had picnics with Molly’s sisters on the rooftop of Phoenix Children’s parking garage – the same spot … Cancer and Blood Disorders, said from day one, Molly embodied true resilience. “She fought with grace, hope and …

… then, he’s had diabetes-related kidney failure and other complications. With faith and fortitude, the family makes it … stimulates the brain to produce other hormones. The spasms stopped, and Regan got better. “Dr. Bernes took excellent … home,” Candace noted. In tune with people, emotions and melodies Candace homeschools Regan. He also attends the nearby …

… crying all the time no matter what they did to comfort him.  When Theo was four weeks old, Christina heard … even been skiing, fitted into a protective shell that sits atop his skis.  “Every family has its own risk tolerance,” … because they are very insightful. They know their bodies. They can tell you what’s happening.” “Second, I’ve …

… Americans are living with cerebral palsy (CP) , the most common physical disability of childhood. Caused by brain … Program at Phoenix Children’s, which offers the only comprehensive program of its kind in the Southwest.   March … Analysis Lab , where physical therapists and engineers studied her movement patterns and muscle activity to create a …