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Tyler's Story
… Tyler's Story Patient Stories Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children’s Center for Spine … And that was before he had even turned 10. “He started complaining of back pain early,” says Tyler’s mother, …
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Katy & Micki's Story
… Katy & Micki's Story Patient Stories Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children’s Neurocritical … had destroyed the right side of her brain. She was in a coma. The next days were a blur of confusion, but Leslie …
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Despite a brain aneurysm, brain tumor and epilepsy, Kylah’s crushing it
… brain tumor and epilepsy, Kylah’s crushing it Patient Stories Kylah, 11, has faced major health challenges … attitude and a whole lot of moxie. “Kylah is such an overcomer,” said the sixth-grader’s mother, Meghan. “All of her … of her condition by a specialized team, including neurosurgeon David Shafron, MD . Her postoperative recovery …
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The teen patient with a brain injury: Why a pediatric acute inpatient rehabilitation facility makes sense
… Brain Injury Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children’s As many … are not just “little adults.” And as much as teenagers wish to be considered “grown up,” we know they have needs that … nurses to social workers, everyone demonstrates competencies and comfort in caring for and addressing the …
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Cynthia Wetmore, MD, PhD, Joins the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders at Phoenix Children’s as Division Chief
Cynthia Wetmore, MD, PhD, has joined the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders at Phoenix Children’s as division chief. Dr. Wetmore earned her Bachelor of Arts magna cum laude in history of science from Harvard University, Medical Degree from the University of Minnesota Medical School, and Doctorate in neurobiology from the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden. She completed her residency training in pediatrics at the University of Minnesota and Mayo Clinic and completed fellowship training in hematology/oncology and neuro-oncology at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
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Zeta's Story
… Zeta's Story Patient Stories Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children’s CHARGE Syndrome Complications Before Birth A Sad Day On the day the prenatal …
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Exceeding Expectations with Multidisciplinary Spina Bifida Care
… a severe form of spina bifida, Meia Simpson wasn’t expected to be able to walk or even move her legs. Four years later, … children with spina bifida, the neural tube doesn’t close completely, leaving an open lesion in the spine where spinal … Dr. Ruth Bristol , associate program director of Pediatric Neurosurgery at the Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix …
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Headache home monitoring improves patient care
Headache Home Monitoring benefits children with chronic migraines by allowing doctors to respond quickly with changes to treatments plans.
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In a world of dialysis, airlifts and wait lists, a ‘Ray’ of sunshine makes people smile
… wait lists, a ‘Ray’ of sunshine makes people smile Patient Stories Diabetes Down Syndrome Endocrinology Kidney … then, he’s had diabetes-related kidney failure and other complications. With faith and fortitude, the family makes it … seizures. Doctors referred him to Phoenix Children’s neurologist Saunder Bernes, MD , who diagnosed infantile …
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New Study Shows How Genetics Play an Important Role in Diagnosis of Cerebral Palsy and Epilepsy
Genetics plays an important role in the diagnosis of cerebral palsy and epilepsy, according to a new discovery by a team of physicians and scientists led by Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children’s Hospital.