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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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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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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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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 …
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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 … of death, what happens after death or why some people die and not others. Should you encounter these types of … teenagers and young adults, they become increasingly aware of death’s permanence and the fact that all humans will …
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Phoenix Children’s was the Second Busiest Pediatric Heart Transplant Center in the Country in 2016
In 2016, Phoenix Children’s pediatric heart transplant center was the second busiest in the U.S., performing 24 heart transplants as reported by the Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients (SRTR). This brings the program’s total to 67 transplants since its inception in 2011. The program has seen rapid growth with excellent outcomes.
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Ventricular Assist Devices – Bridges to life
… with heart failure , which ranks it among the most common serious conditions in children. Heart failure occurs … and exposure to chemotherapy, nutritional and genetic conditions. Heart failure causes a variety of … term device options including the Berlin Heart EXCOR, Heartware HVAD, Heart Mate 3 and the Total Artificial Heart. …
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Top questions to ask when considering a childhood cancer clinical trial
… under 14, second only to accidents. As Childhood Cancer Awareness Month comes to a close, Phoenix Children’s is shining a spotlight … covered by the patient’s insurance. Other therapies or studies related to the trial are covered by the trial’s …
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Phoenix Children’s Launches Corporate Venture Studio in Partnership with Coplex
The pediatric health system, recently announced a partnership with Coplex (coplex.com), a leading venture studio and corporate innovation firm, to launch six new health care technology startups over the next three years.
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One of the top centers for treating chest deformities in North America is right here
… deep hollow in his chest that seemed to collapse further inward as he neared puberty, Hugo Barnett suffered from asthma and struggled to breathe. … “funnel chest” or “concave chest,” pectus is the most common chest wall deformity and can range from mild to …
