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Screen time? Tips to promote brain development & attention span
… and shoulder pain in adolescents. More screen time is a significant trigger for recurrent headaches. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends parents of kids and teens ages 5 to 18 years old … in non-screen activities like reading books, playing outside enjoying nature, doing written homework, helping out …
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Menstruation can be a challenge for young women with disabilities, period
… can be challenging for a variety of reasons. Some may have difficulties physically managing their own personal care or … to suppress or decrease menstrual cycles — most of which come in the form of birth control medication, however, there … Placing an arm implant is typically an office procedure. About 20% of women stop having periods with the progestin arm …
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Kids and resilience: Needed now, more than ever
… violence, mental illness, and/or alcoholism. What was it about the 1/3 of these children who survived and even thrived … The children who grew to be reasonably happy, healthy, competent adults were those who had a connection with at … and practice. Those who are “gritty” (and resilient) see life as marathon, not a sprint. Her research found that …
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Lauren’s Story
… diagnosed with scoliosis. At the time, my curve was only about 32 degrees. A few years went by and I could see the … and my lungs had a harder time draining because of complications tied to scoliosis. My pediatrician referred me … incredible, and to me, it is a symbol of such an important life-changing story. My life is forever changed for the …
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Expertise in treating Tourette syndrome
… (TS) is a chronic neurodevelopmental disorder that becomes evident in early childhood or adolescents. It is part … ages of 8 and 12 years. Most people with TS show significant improvement in late adolescence. 1 out of every 160 children (0.6%) between the ages of 5 and …
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Kids like Quinn can’t wait: Support the 20th Annual Give-A-Thon August 17-21
… Care COVID-19 “Her soul touches people. Whenever we go out, people go out of their way to tell mom that her baby … months ago, amidst a growing pandemic, Quinn needed a life-saving heart surgery to address a congenital heart …
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Phoenix Children’s Physician in Chief Dr. Ashish S. Patel Elected to the American Pediatric Society
Dr. Ashish S. Patel, physician in chief, has been elected to the American Pediatric Society, a renowned group dedicated to changing the future of academic pediatrics.
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With hearing loss since birth, Cameron leads his family along a rewarding journey
… journey Blog Hearing Aids Hearing Loss Newborns Audiology If you know me, you know I’m someone who works best with a plan. Even when it comes to hectic things in life, like the birth of a baby, we … to best take care of his devices. She walked us through routine things like nightly aid cleanings and battery …
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What you need to know about Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C)
… What you need to know about Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) … and in New York City. Features of MIS-C share a lot in common with another disease we have treated for many years … still trying to understand how it is similar and how it is different. Parents should contact their child’s doctor …
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Neurocritical care means coordinated care for your child’s brain
… hospital with new brain injuries, families experience many difficult emotions, some of which are disbelief, shock and … worsened brain injury and ensuring the best possible outcome . The sudden shock of a new brain injury to their …