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Transitioning to adulthood with sickle cell disease: Three keys to success
… to share her pain struggles and depression, so they knew best how to help her. Parents and families can help their … doctors and has enabled her to be a stronger advocate for both her mental and physical well-being. Community …
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What you need to know about Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C)
… been sharing information frequently to understand how to best treat this syndrome. Not all patients who present with … symptoms, like long-lasting fevers, red eyes, tongue and skin rash, swollen lymph nodes and swelling and redness on the hands and bottoms of the feet. If your child is experiencing MIS-C …
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New drug therapy helps Arizona children with rare liver disease
… encounter a deep itch, where he would scratch until his skin would become very hot and even break the skin and … years ago to build the hepatology program and provide the best care to children with chronic liver disease. Prior to … assist us in providing that quality of life for Drew.” Both families are grateful to Dr. Bulut and her team for …
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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
… about their favorite things, and they may have a hard time asking about other people’s interests. Autistic people may … 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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Our nurses are dedicated to the Phoenix Children’s mission
… Children’s mission is to provide hope, healing and the best healthcare for patients and their families – and we are … but they all have one thing in common – they have inspired both their colleagues and patients alike. How does the …
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Blazing a trail for pediatric dystonia care
… symptoms. For some, prescribed medications and/or botulinum toxin injections can help provide relief. For more … pacemaker-like device, called a neurostimulator, under the skin of the child’s chest below the collarbone. Once … 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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Phoenix Children’s Celebrates Milestone Anniversary
Angel Torres was running out of options. After multiple rounds of chemotherapy and a fruitless search for a bone marrow donor, the 3-year-old’s odds against acute lymphoblastic leukemia were grim. That changed in June, when Phoenix Children’s providers recommended CAR-T cellular therapy, a breakthrough new treatment that uses a patient’s own T-cells to attack and destroy cancer cells. Only available at a handful of children’s cancer centers nationwide, CAR-T worked for Angel, destroying the leukemia cells and giving him a second chance at life.
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Brain Injury Awareness Month – Concussion Prevention
… years my boys played football, my daughters were active in both cheerleading and dance, and all of them enjoyed bike … typically occur. Over the years, my wife and I have also visited many emergency departments due to head injuries and …
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Phoenix Children’s Names Clinical Leadership Team for Emergency Department at Avondale Campus
As Phoenix Children’s prepares to open an emergency department in July 2023 in Avondale, Ariz., the pediatric healthcare system today announced the site’s clinical leadership team. Christina Conrad, DO, a pediatric emergency medicine specialist, will serve as medical director and Theresa Asta, RN, MSN, CPEN, CPN, will serve as clinical manager.
