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A cautionary tale to prevent cardiovascular disease
… lives and taught me the importance of doing the same. I was best friends with my hero, until I learned that he was a … too late. The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute recommends three key action steps to prevent heart disease : … year, I share his story, hoping it will help others in the future. … A cautionary tale to prevent cardiovascular disease …
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Kids and resilience: Needed now, more than ever
… isolation. Racism. Demonstrations. An uncertain future. Our children need to be resilient, now, more than … The children who grew to be reasonably happy, healthy, competent adults were those who had a connection with at … predicts success more reliably than talent or I.Q. And the best part? Anyone can learn to be gritty. Duckworth cites …
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Living with Food Allergies During the Holidays
… in the past decade in Western countries and are becoming an important public health concern due to the large … the child, but the entire family. So, how should parents best approach food allergy during the holidays? How should … severe reaction. Prior reactions are not good predictors of future ones. Epinephrine can readily reverse any symptom of …
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Going with the flow
… breastmilk every two hours to give her newborn preemie the best start to life. “Nobody expects to land in the NICU, so … Jackie was diagnosed with preeclampsia. This dangerous complication of pregnancy includes symptoms such as high … may have a higher risk for developmental problems in the future. So, feeding them human milk can improve their …
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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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A life-saving heart surgery and the love of her forever family
… of life, Noelle has proven she can handle anything that comes her way. The bright, courageous girl spent the … and a home to share. From 2013-2020, the family fostered 23 children – most of whom were medically fragile. They … and thriving. Kathleen said her daughter now has a bright future ahead of her. “I just hope she grows up and becomes …
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Phoenix Children's commitment to protecting staff
Like health care professionals worldwide, Phoenix Children’s staff are working tirelessly to care for our patients and serve this community. We are immensely proud of them and grateful for their work.
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Researcher Spotlights – April 2022
… Dr. Ede earned his medical degree at University of Hawaii, completing his residency at Phoenix Children’s and Banner … Biorepository, where biological specimens are held for future research. Enthusiasm, collaboration, biobanking … Children's today, Dr. Pankratz believes this is one of the best ways of improving the health of all the children we …
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Her [heart] beat lives on
… of her firstborn. Emerson, diagnosed in the womb with a complex congenital heart defect, survived for just over two … bleak, Rachel and Tyler also wanted to consider what was best for Oaklyn, who appeared to be perfectly healthy. … of what’s happening. Emerson’s legacy will impact future generations in terms of the care that we are able to …
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Cystic Fibrosis care for kids AND adults at Phoenix Children’s
… CF, from newly diagnosed newborns to elderly adults who come from all over the state of Arizona to receive care. … and a research nurse who are all dedicated to providing the best care to our CF patients and their families. Phoenix … adulthood with normal lung function and plans for the future, and we are privileged to help them navigate life …