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Researcher Spotlights – June 2022
… and Arizona for multiple years, Dr. Zangwill is board certified in pediatric cardiology (1998) by the American Board … large groups of highly engaged families in this context. Outside of work, Dr. Zangwill enjoys staying active with his … working, Dr. Belthur enjoys traveling with his family and visiting national parks and cultural heritage centers …
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Claire's Story
… At 5 weeks old, Claire started having seizures. After a visit with a local neurologist that included many diagnostic … Sclerosis (TS), a rare neurological disorder, is a life-long condition that can cause tumors to grow inside the … every doctor was very upfront with us. They let us know about things to expect post-surgery (such as nausea, swelling, …
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The Right Diagnosis Helped Brennan Get Back to Being a Kid
… didn’t send Brennan to school on Monday and agreed that if he wasn’t feeling better by the end of the day, they’d … assistant with the endocrinology team and several nurses visited to teach Brennan and his parents what they needed to … to go on a school field trip to Santa Catalina Island in Southern California and participate in another soccer …
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More time spent at home: 5 steps to minimize injuries & maximize safety
… we all have a story of a scar or broken bone to share; but if we can prevent one injury, then we have done our job. … leading to the pool can alert you if your child tries to go outside. Use fluffy blankets for infant playtime or tummy … the car seat harness and will cause your child’s coat to compress. Prevent falls. Every year, children end up in …
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Happy National Nurses' Month: A message from Connie McGinness, Interim Chief Nursing Officer
… emotional support to patients who couldn’t have as many visitors during their hospital stay. This is in addition to … at Phoenix Children’s, we have celebrations planned throughout the month. We’ll be having spirit days, giveaways and … – feels that same pride and takes time to reflect on the difference they make in the lives of our patient families, …
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Phoenix Children’s Hires World-Renowned Scientists, Improves Understanding of Childhood Illnesses
With these hires, Phoenix Children's is delving into new cancer treatments that have fewer side effects while also enhancing their understanding and care of brittle bone disease. The two join a large and growing team of researchers investigating new therapies for a wide range of devastating childhood illnesses.
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Researchers at Phoenix Children’s First in the World to Produce Mouse Lungs in Rats
Pediatric patients who have severe forms of lung disease associated with respiratory failure often need transplantable lung tissues and this study proves generating transplantable lungs from stem cells using large animals as bioreactors is possible.
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Helping Your Child Feel Better During Cold and Flu Season
During cold and flu season, it’s important for parents to be equipped with the knowledge and tools to help their child feel better when they get sick. The following tips can help inform parents on how to best help their child recover.
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Study from Phoenix Children’s Research Institute Reveals New Way to Prevent Lung Cancer from Spreading
Research conducted at the Phoenix Children’s Research Institute at the University of Arizona College of Medicine — Phoenix shows normalizing cancer tumor vessels and alleviating low oxygen levels in the tumor microenvironment can improve the effectiveness of chemotherapy treatment in lung cancer, according to a paper published in EMBO Molecular Medicine.
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When is the right time to take my child to the doctor?
… easy. Of course, the global pandemic adds another layer of complication. Don’t fret: Use the tips in this article to simplify the decision-making process! The all-too-common cold … see everyone, it may not be the best place for all sick visits. In general, ERs should be reserved for serious …
