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10 helpful facts about Cystic Fibrosis
… time to be a pulmonologist because treatments for CF are becoming more and more effective, and a greater number of … with CF are at increased risk of diabetes. That’s why both children and adults with CF often need to see several … and healthier lives. 10. Children with CF have a bright future Today, more people with cystic fibrosis than ever are …
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Two exciting new technologies make a difference for young heart failure patients at Phoenix Children’s
… at Phoenix Children’s are helping children remain more comfortable at home while we monitor and manage their heart … certain types of complex heart disease. If a patient has both left- and right-sided heart failure or has other … advances illustrate our commitment not only to provide the best possible care, but also help our patients have the best …
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Quality Day: More important than ever
… to further its mission to provide hope, healing, and the best health care for children and their families. Quality … quality improvement projects, introduces new ideas for the future, promotes staff participation in quality initiatives and creates a venue for sharing outcomes. This year, we will also celebrate the progress made …
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The benefits of second opinions in cardiology
… your primary care provider to ensure they are receiving the best possible care. Many parents are reluctant to seek out a … care providers, but it can be a critical, even lifesaving, component to your child’s treatment. Here we outline the … and decide if that relationship is the best fit for both the parent and their child. Ultimately, it is crucial …
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A parent’s guide to mosquito repellants
… effects, so we will also touch on the safety profiles of both: Traditional Repellants Most traditional mosquito … mosquitos and the diseases they carry, these two are your best bet. DEET The “gold standard” for mosquito repellents since the 1960s has been the compound DEET (known to chemists as N, …
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A long road to healing
… head and toe in eczema, which was undoubtedly itchy and uncomfortable for the infant. These symptoms led to Brayden … or cause food to get stuck when a person swallows. Both of which are a type of eosinophilic gastrointestinal … Abbie. “The kids in the community deserve to have the best doctors available. We are committed to doing whatever …
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Top questions to ask when considering a childhood cancer clinical trial
… only to accidents. As Childhood Cancer Awareness Month comes to a close, Phoenix Children’s is shining a spotlight … of new drugs and medical devices. The goal is to define the best course of action for a new drug/device and ensure … treatments before they are widely available, while helping future generations by contributing to medical research and …
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A cautionary tale to prevent cardiovascular disease
… lives and taught me the importance of doing the same. I was best friends with my hero, until I learned that he was a … too late. The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute recommends three key action steps to prevent heart disease : … year, I share his story, hoping it will help others in the future. … A cautionary tale to prevent cardiovascular disease …
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Kids and resilience: Needed now, more than ever
… isolation. Racism. Demonstrations. An uncertain future. Our children need to be resilient, now, more than … The children who grew to be reasonably happy, healthy, competent adults were those who had a connection with at … predicts success more reliably than talent or I.Q. And the best part? Anyone can learn to be gritty. Duckworth cites …
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Living with Food Allergies During the Holidays
… in the past decade in Western countries and are becoming an important public health concern due to the large … the child, but the entire family. So, how should parents best approach food allergy during the holidays? How should … severe reaction. Prior reactions are not good predictors of future ones. Epinephrine can readily reverse any symptom of …