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Acute Spinal Cord Injury What is an acute spinal cord injury (SCI)? The spinal cord is a bundle of nerves that carries signals between the brain and the rest of the body. Acute spinal cord injury (SCI) is due to a traumatic injury. The injury may cause a bruise (contusion)
For Patients, Families and other Caregivers
… When hardships or heartbreak occur, these challenges, commonly known as adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), can … (CRW) at Phoenix Children’s uses research-backed approaches to help children and teens heal and thrive. We focus on … relationships and heal and grow through adversity. Our goal is to reduce harmful coping behaviors, such as substance …
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Brain Tumors in Children What are brain tumors in children? A brain tumor is an abnormal growth of tissue in the brain. The brain is part of the central nervous system (CNS). The CNS also includes the spinal cord. The main parts of the brain are: Cerebrum. This is the front of
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PCH - Phoenix Children's Grand Rounds - Hold the Toast!! Ketogenic Therapies for Epilepsy and Beyond - Randa Jarrar, MD, Christi Wheeler, RD, and Lisa Vanetta, RD
At the end of this presentation, participants should be able to: 1. Understand the macronutrient breakdown of ketogenic therapies, potential mechanisms of action, and efficacy in seizure management. 2. Recognize and effectively manage common side effects of ketogenic therapy. 3
Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS)
A Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) is a device used to treat seizures when medicines are not effective and surgery is not possible for a cure. VNS consists of a pacemaker-like generator placed underneath the skin on the chest and is attached to thin wires threaded up to, and wrapped
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Multiple Sclerosis and Pregnancy What is multiple sclerosis? Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic disease of the central nervous system, which is made up of the brain and spinal cord. MS is unpredictable. The symptoms of MS can range from mild to disabling, such as losing the
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Phoenix Children’s Updates Visitor Protocol for Cold and Flu Season
Each year, Phoenix Children’s updates its visitor and masking protocols during cold and flu season based on guidance from its infectious diseases team and public health officials. Effective Dec. 26, 2025, the health system is making changes to its visitor and masking protocols to protect the health of patients, families and staff.
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Cerebral Palsy in Children What is cerebral palsy in children? Cerebral palsy (CP) is a brain (neurological) disorder that causes problems with normal motor function. It's a lifelong condition that affects how the brain and muscles communicate. CP affects body movement, muscle
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Stroke What is a stroke? A stroke, or brain attack, happens when blood flow to your brain is stopped. It's an emergency situation. Call 911 if you think you might be having a stroke or stroke symptoms. The brain needs a constant supply of oxygen and nutrients to work well. If the