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… Children’s Neurology Seizures Epilepsy In 2010, just before entering the fifth grade, Katherine was diagnosed with … what it did for Katherine. Laser ablation illuminated The latest advancement in the treatment of pediatric epilepsy, … was a little skeptical. “I thought my epilepsy may come back,” recalled Katherine. But she remained determined …

… at Phoenix Children’s Epilepsy  is one of the most common of all neurological diseases. More than 45,000 … Seizure symptoms vary widely; some people stare blankly for a few moments, while others may fall with twitching of … for individual patients. A type of neuromodulation, the latest models of VNS offer the ability to detect and abort …

… that promotes prevention, healing and overall wellness. For example, lifestyle choices ranging from eating and … These can range from chronic allergies and headaches to complex diseases such as fibromyalgia, juvenile arthritis or … live far away. Families can choose to use Telehealth remote visits for early or follow-up appointments. That first visit …

… in young people, it is devastating to families, schools and communities when a child dies unexpectedly. February is … MD , a pediatric cardiologist at Phoenix Children’s Center for Heart Care , who answers four frequently asked questions … cardiac arrest. The first starts with regular well-child visits. “Wellness visits can help screen for many conditions …

… disease modifying therapies that can change clinical outcomes and even result in normal motor development with early … Children’s with most patients now receiving therapy before exhibiting symptoms. Daily oral therapy with Risdiplam … established. The new clinic allows SMA patients to schedule visits with a pulmonologist, neuromuscular physician, …

… care is noticed by her patients as well. “Children are very comfortable with Dr. Pepka,” said Alma. “She can make … immediately took to “Dr. Lisa” and were always happy to visit the office for their medical appointments. GoCheck …

… helplessness, depression and thoughts of suicide.  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)  data found that … To that end, Phoenix Children’s is collaborating with our community partners, creating new relationships and expanding … the Bridge Clinic, we have seen a marked decrease in return visits to the ED, indicating these patients have received …

… and happy toddler, Gwen was born with multiple heart malformations and other congenital defects. But she has not let … alone: COVID-19 protocol prevented her husband, Jon, from accompanying her to the appointment. “I knew that ultrasound … COVID-19 pandemic, meant that Addie would not be able to visit the baby at first. She also would be separated from …

… care unit is a method of continuous monitoring for brain and body function using different tools in a … real time for unstable critically ill patients who may be comatose. The fundamental goal of multimodality neurologic … in Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury. Front Neurol. 2019 Nov 26;10.1261. PMID 32038449. Appavu B, Foldes ST, Adelson PD. …