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Psoriasis explained by Phoenix Children’s skin care experts
… times, as the name suggests and even painful. Psoriasis can come and go in an unpredictable way which gives the … causes psoriasis, but we do know the immune system and genetics play a significant role in its development. In … is to maintain a healthy weight by eating a well-balanced diet and staying physically active. The whole family should …
Conditions We Treat
… at Phoenix Children’s diagnoses and treats a wide range of common and more complex conditions affecting children’s and … treats a range of bone conditions, like tibial torsion (inward twisting of the shin bone), femoral anteversion (inward … Muscular Dystrophy Muscular dystrophy is an inherited (genetic) disorder leads to muscle breakdown and weakness. …
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Donate Life Month: A perfusionist’s perspective
… for Heart Care There are very few things in life more rewarding, yet often more bittersweet, than a career in … takes a village” couldn’t be more appropriate than when it comes to organ transplants. A heart transplant team consists … scrub techs, CVICU intensivists, physical therapists, dieticians, social workers, transport teams consisting of …
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The Right Diagnosis Helped Brennan Get Back to Being a Kid
… was in Phoenix for a soccer tournament when he started complaining of stomach pain. It was the Friday night before … to a different unit in the hospital and, shortly after, a dietitian, a physician assistant with the endocrinology team … Brennan has shown self-discipline and a commitment toward managing his condition, Tophas said. He received a …
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UPDATE: Phoenix Children’s Finalized Contract with Cigna Effective February 1, 2023
Phoenix Children’s and Cigna announced the two organizations reached a tentative agreement yesterday as contract discussions continue. While the contract is being finalized, Phoenix Children’s remains an in-network provider for families with Cigna employer-sponsored health coverage.
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Medical breakthroughs in epilepsy treatment
… Many are surprised to learn that epilepsy is the most common of all neurological disorders. One in 26 people … technologic advances like neuromodulation or ketogenic diet are dramatically improved outcomes. Vagus Nerve …
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In a world of dialysis, airlifts and wait lists, a ‘Ray’ of sunshine makes people smile
… then, he’s had diabetes-related kidney failure and other complications. With faith and fortitude, the family makes it … had a one-in-three chance of having Down syndrome. This genetic condition can cause mild to severe physical, … home,” Candace noted. In tune with people, emotions and melodies Candace homeschools Regan. He also attends the nearby …
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Samantha’s Colorfully Courageous Journey
… a badge of honor and a conversation starter to raise awareness about ulcerative colitis. “I have a lot of them,” … quickly escalated to more obvious rectal bleeding and GI discomfort. Looking for answers Samantha’s pediatrician … (GI specialist). Brad Pasternak, MD , scheduled a magnetic resonance enterography (MRE), which provides detailed …