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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 …
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5 things to know about vaccines for kids
… child’s health by answering questions around important topics – in this case, vaccines. We spoke to Dr. Gary … (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 … how they can help their children with this new diagnosis. Stopping Seizures The goal of the Epilepsy Program at the … 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
… to talk to your child about death Blog Death is a difficult topic to discuss amongst other adults, let alone with … 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 …
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Dana I. Williams, MD
Medical Director, Feeding Disorders Clinic; Medical Director, Aerodigestive Clinic; Medical Director, Patient Experience
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Cryoanalgesia: A “cool” way to control pain after the Nuss Procedure
… Excavatum Ever hear of Pectus Excavatum? It’s the most common chest wall deformity and it occurs in about one in … causes the nerve downstream of the cut to shrivel up and die. When a surgeon repairs a severed, s/he is sewing the … Chest Wall Center and Pectus Clinic , we have closely studied cryoanalgesia’s efficacy and safety. Prior to …
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Top questions to ask when considering a childhood cancer clinical trial
… Top questions to ask when considering a childhood cancer … only to accidents. As Childhood Cancer Awareness Month comes to a close, Phoenix Children’s is shining a spotlight … covered by the patient’s insurance. Other therapies or studies related to the trial are covered by the trial’s …
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Body Image Challenges in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
… and surgeries can change the way people with IBD view their bodies, especially adolescents. Abby Klosterman is a … helped me tell my peers about my ostomy in a way that was comfortable for me. Q: How has ulcerative colitis affected …
Connected Care Center (CCC)
… easy and convenient. We value the relationship we have with community pediatricians who play a critical role in … with you and your patients to ensure they receive the top quality care they deserve. Phoenix Children’s makes it … Last set of vital signs Recent or relevant labs/imaging studies Best contact phone number for referring physician Refer …