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Innovation, dedication, tenacity and love: LJ's Story
… no longer able to hold up his head, crawl or keep his pacifier in his mouth. Suddenly, LJ and his family found themselves on a … after his one-year checkup. Although his pediatrician could find nothing wrong, she was concerned and referred LJ to the …
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Tom's Story
… to require a good deal of concentration. Still, Tom's difficulties didn't seem altogether unusual. "He's just a … the tumor from the right side, but in Tom's case, that route would have damaged or destroyed his ability to speak … Another Round of Surgery Tom's parents were relieved to find their son's speech unimpaired, and to learn that the …
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Identifying Low Energy Availability in Female Athletes
Phoenix Children’s helps female athletes fuel for performance and injury prevention. We treat REDs, which can lead to stress fractures and missed periods.
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February is Heart Month: Four Things to Know About Cardiac Arrest in Children
… February is Heart Month: Four Things to Know About Cardiac Arrest in Children Blog Heart Month Cardiology … beating, it can’t pump blood to the rest of the body. Many different things can lead to cardiac arrest, but the most … “These are excellent screening questions that can help find the needle in the haystack,” Dr. Papez said. “Take …
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By way of the resplendent Quetzal or Why does it take so long to see a Pediatric Dermatologist?
… . The resplendent quetzal is a fascinating, notoriously magnificent species of bird found specifically in Central and South America. Once considered divine, it has been associated … dermatology. Until then, we will work tirelessly to find ways to accommodate your child’s skin care needs to the …
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Travel Tips for Kids with Complex Medical Needs
… or medical complexities, planning a vacation may be more difficult. Brittany is mom to Brooke, who sees a number of … your destination like Brooke’s family usually does, scope out the children’s hospitals and medical centers along the … that may not be accessible for Brooke – but they prefer to find things they can do together as a family. It can also be …
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Phoenix Children’s Achieves Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs Accreditation Signifying Highest Ethical Standards in Research
Phoenix Children’s, one of the nation’s largest pediatric health systems, has been recognized by the Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs (AAHRPP) for its ethical research and comprehensive protections for research participants. The health system is one of just four Arizona healthcare organizations and one of just 15 children’s hospitals nationwide to currently hold this accreditation.
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Ellie's Story
… were given instructions from our doctor to come back if the headaches continued after the course of antibiotics … the seventh floor to see what everyone had been talking about as she became so famous that week and was known as "the … Ellie's mom said. "We are confident we could never find a more dedicated and competent team for the situation …
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Blazing a trail for pediatric dystonia care
… a relatable analogy for this complex medical condition, “If you’ve ever experienced a charley horse, you’ve … a mild form of dystonia.” What families need to know about dystonia Dystonia is a movement disorder that can impact … technology enable providers like Dr. Kruer to help patients find relief from their uncomfortable symptoms. For some, …
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Easton never gives up
… loved playing sports, especially basketball. But his life changed on Jan. 22, 2023, following a horrible accident … a local park, Easton crashed head-on into a brick wall at about 30 mph. The collision’s impact caused his helmet – … education and recess,” Bryan said. “Our initial reaction to finding out about his injuries was that this was going to be …
