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Preventing Overuse Injuries in Youth Athletes
One of the most important things that competitive youth athletes need to be aware of is that overtraining can lead to overuse injuries. By following tips from Phoenix Children’s, young athletes can be better prepared to prevent overuse injuries that could keep them out of the game.

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Important Tips to Help Keep Your Children Safe Around Water
Pool time is a popular part of sunny days in Arizona, and a great chance to cool off, splash and make memories with your kids. While constant, capable adult supervision is the best way to reduce drowning risk, properly using a vest-style life jacket approved by the U.S. Coast

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Suicide Prevention: 6 reasons for hope
… today may seem hard. But our mistakes help us learn to overcome even harder obstacles. You’re stronger than you know. Our bodies and brains were built to survive stress. You can get … ideas, check out this blog on how to get unstuck. 5. Your future isn't set in stone You might feel powerless right …

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Treating acquired pediatric epilepsy from brain injury
… ischemic brain injury after cardiac arrest or perinatal complications, strokes, or brain infections. As children … additional strategies such as neuromodulation or ketogenic diet therapy can be employed. When the seizures appear to be … a child’s quality of life. Emerging Research and the Future of Acquired Epilepsy While antiseizure medications …

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Study Led by Phoenix Children’s Shows Genetic Testing Can Change Care for Children with Cerebral Palsy
Research conducted at the Phoenix Children’s Research Institute at the University of Arizona College of Medicine — Phoenix shows genome sequencing can identify specific interventions that change care for individuals with cerebral palsy, the most common cause of physical disability.
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Phoenix Children’s Research Institute Study Identifies FOXF1 Enhancers Involved in Rare Lung Disease
This research provides new clarity on a rare, lethal, genetic lung disease which causes respiratory failure in newborns and infants. It also has implications for more common pulmonary disorders.
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Phoenix Children’s Appoints New Division Chief to Lead Neuropsychology Specialty
Phoenix Children’s, one of the nation’s fastest-growing pediatric healthcare systems, appointed a new division chief to lead the vital area of pediatric neuropsychology. Ashley M. Whitaker, PhD, ABPP-CN, recently joined Phoenix Children’s and offers key leadership and expertise to grow the health system’s recognized neuropsychology program.
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Is this normal? How to talk to your child about death
… pretty horrifying. However, just because it may make us uncomfortable, it doesn’t mean our children don’t have … individual will be returning at some point in the future and/or make your child fearful of falling asleep. In … of death, what happens after death or why some people die and not others. Should you encounter these types of …

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5 things to know about vaccines for kids
… (FDA) and the Centers of Disease Control (CDC) recommend it for use. Clinical trials can often take several … provider regarding vaccines. 3. Vaccines provide our bodies a roadmap for fighting infection Vaccines provide our … immune system makes antibodies that identify and attack any future viral or bacterial infections. It can be thought of …

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Top questions to ask when considering a childhood cancer clinical trial
… only to accidents. As Childhood Cancer Awareness Month comes to a close, Phoenix Children’s is shining a spotlight … treatments before they are widely available, while helping future generations by contributing to medical research and … covered by the patient’s insurance. Other therapies or studies related to the trial are covered by the trial’s …
