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Healthy Holiday Nutrition Tips for Kids
The holidays are a time of joy, celebration and often includes plenty of sweets. Between cookie swaps, big family meals, and festive treats at school, it’s easy for nutrition to take a back seat. With a little guidance, families can enjoy the season while still supporting healthy habits for kids.
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Traveling for the holidays during a pandemic
… demands to keep their family safe. We know that travel, both by air and by road, puts us in contact with the public … not surprising that the CDC recently released an official recommendation for people to stay home and avoid travel this … your family at least two weeks before travel. This is your best defense against serious illness from influenza. Travel …
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Waiting for a heart made easier with a VAD: Aidyn’s story
… condition and anatomy. We are fortunate to be able to offer both short term (Pedimag and Centrimag) and long term … Children’s Heart Center and we are experts at choosing the best option for each individual patient. But our care …
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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.
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Talking to kids about autism
… may move their arms or bodies in different ways. Debunk common myths about autism Myth : Autistic people don’t feel … with a friend or classmate who has autism. Maybe they both really enjoy learning about outer space or playing with … in your life who are different than you is one of the best ways to encourage your child to be inclusive. If you …
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Menstruation can be a challenge for young women with disabilities, period
… to suppress or decrease menstrual cycles — most of which come in the form of birth control medication, however, there … There are currently two patches that are FDA-approved. Both must be applied weekly, and similarly to birth control … we can discuss which of the above options would work best for your daughter and your family. … Menstruation can …
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Bedwetting
… toilet train between 2-4 years old. However, it’s common for some children to have episodic nighttime … bedwetting will have a 40% chance of bedwetting as well. If both child’s parents have a history of bedwetting, the … concerns, should also talk with their pediatrician for the best approach for their child. … Bedwetting …
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Living day by day and never giving up: Sebastian’s story
… to their family. Their daughter Sophia was excited to become a big sister. During Maria’s 20-week ultrasound, her … Maria’s fetal care team at Phoenix Children’s included both a pediatric surgeon and a pediatric cardiologist from … of the heart – were ordered by a pediatric cardiologist to best assess the heart’s function and condition. The fetal …
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Blazing a trail for pediatric dystonia care
… at Phoenix Children’s , shared a relatable analogy for this complex medical condition, “If you’ve ever experienced a … symptoms. For some, prescribed medications and/or botulinum toxin injections can help provide relief. For more … and partners with other doctors and scientists to study how best to use DBS technologies to help kids. “It’s really an …
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Every month is Diabetes Awareness Month
… practice diabetes awareness EVERY month. One of the best weapons we have against the disease is information. Below are nine of the most common questions that Phoenix Children’s Division of … between type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes? While both conditions can cause high blood sugar levels that can …