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… 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 … he said. "Whatever he needs, he's going to get that help." Top of His Class Ethan is now a different child. Once known …

… Many are surprised to learn that epilepsy is the most common of all neurological disorders. One in 26 people … technologic advances like neuromodulation or ketogenic diet are dramatically improved outcomes. Vagus Nerve … experiencing seizures. Of course, our primary goal is to stop the seizures. The specifics of the treatment are a …

… 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 …

… 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 …

… 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 …

… 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 …

… 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 …

… 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 …

… 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 …

… acute liver failure. So, they flew her to a hospital in San Diego for a liver transplant. Just before the flight, Sammie fell into a coma. Her family was in disbelief, shock and immense grief. …