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February is Heart Month: Four Things to Know About Cardiac Arrest in Children
… it can. Each year, there are stories of seemingly healthy kids and teens experiencing sudden cardiac arrest during … awareness and understanding of this heart problem that can affect anyone at any age. We spoke with Andrew L. Papez, … cardiac arrest. The first starts with regular well-child visits. “Wellness visits can help screen for many conditions …
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… established the Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia Program. We offer the most comprehensive care program for … with poor growth and development and family stress. Multidisciplinary care — with different specialists working … For your baby’s protection — and yours — we offer virtual visits for routine care and can solve many issues with …
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Celebrating our children with Down syndrome
… children with Down syndrome, Kinsley has been a frequent visitor to Phoenix Children’s. Just 2 years old, Kinsley … multiple ER visits and numerous tests and procedures for kidney and bladder problems linked to the disorder. It’s a … chromosomal condition diagnosed in the United States, affecting approximately 6,000 babies every year. “At Barrow …
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Blazing a trail for pediatric dystonia care
… of sync,” causing involuntary muscle contractions. Individuals who have dystonia may experience uncontrollable … an intense muscle cramp that doesn’t go away. Dystonia affects 250,000 people in the U.S., making it the third most … and make any necessary adjustments during routine follow-up visits. As an added benefit, DBS may eliminate the need for …
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Phoenix Children’s Hosts Inaugural Heart & Hand Clinical Excellence Awards
Phoenix Children’s hosted its first Heart & Hand Clinical Excellence Awards on Thursday, October 21 at the Phoenix Country Club. The Heart and Hand Clinical Excellence Awards honor Phoenix Children’s physicians and advanced practice providers who have made exceptional contributions to pediatric medicine. Keynote speaker, former NHL player and current chief hockey development officer for the Arizona Coyotes, Shane Doan, addressed attendees during this event that focused on celebrating excellence in the areas of clinical care, research and medical education. The event host and emcee was Phoenix Children’s Physician-in-Chief Dr. Jared Muenzer, with additional speakers President & CEO Robert L. Meyer and Surgeon-in-Chief Dr. Daniel Ostlie.
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Gwen’s 22q story – The brightest light
… age, but her personality is anything but. Her mom Nicole said, “She is the brightest light. And she will overcome … immune deficiencies, breathing issues, gastrointestinal difficulties, cleft palate and craniofacial problems, calcium … birth. And others like Gwen are diagnosed during well-baby visits. Theresa A. Grebe, MD , medical director at Phoenix …
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Chemotherapy for Children What is chemotherapy for a child? Chemotherapy (chemo) is the use of medicines to treat cancer or kill cancer cells. Chemotherapy has been used for many years. It's one of the most common treatments for many types of cancer. The groups of cancer therapy
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Sammie's Story
… an instant bond with her oncologist. The first thing he did was assure Sammie he would talk directly to her about … allergic to many of the treatment options. The medicines affected her liver, gastrointestinal system, pancreas and … proved almost as difficult as battling the leukemia. Her visits to the Hospital varied from three times a week to …
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… Services Arthrogryposis Clinic In one comprehensive clinic visit, your child meets multiple specialists, including an … casting and connecting you with family resources. Our wide-ranging programs and services include: Prenatal … causes are suspected, our Genetics & Metabolism team offers evaluation, diagnostic genetic testing and follow-up …
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At the Phoenix Children’s Colorectal Clinic, our specialists use the latest surgical and minimally invasive techniques to help children with a wide range of colorectal and pelvic conditions. Everything we do is carefully planned around your child’s unique needs to restore healthy