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10 Things to Know About Epilepsy
… at Phoenix Children’s Epilepsy is one of the most common of all neurological diseases. More than 45,000 … for the condition – that it’s due to some flaw in their genetics or that something went wrong during pregnancy. But … rare neurological diseases that receive a high level of awareness and funding – no celebrity has carried the torch …
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National Child Injury Prevention Day: Shine a green light on playdate safety
… Shortly after, the playdate invitations started coming home. As a first-time parent, I was hesitant in … children from 1 to 18 years old. Every day, 20 children die from preventable injuries, resulting in more deaths than … across the country, will be shining a green light to bring awareness to help decrease preventable injuries in the United …
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Mental health: Five strategies for getting unstuck
… Institute at Phoenix Children’s May is Mental Health Awareness Month and now that we’re almost 1 ½ years into the … away from things that cause us stress, the worse our mood becomes, we stay away from more situations, our mood gets … Our brain will start to think differently when our bodies act differently. Here are five strategies for getting …
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Jordan & Joshua's Story
… for Cancer and Blood Disorders Beating All Odds Hereditary Complications You would never know from their animated … disease. Kristine even started her own foundation to raise awareness and provide support to other families. “We have two family members who have died of it,” says Joshua, who talks about becoming a …
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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 … for accidental peanut contamination include chocolate candies, cookies/biscuits, nut mixes, baked goods and ice cream … deal Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE) encourages awareness of food allergies by placing teal pumpkins in front …
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Giving back to honor her son’s life: Dominic’s story
… to honor her son’s life: Dominic’s story Blog Epilepsy Genetics GRIN1 Neurocritical Care Neurology Patient and Family … holding his breath and turning blue. Sometimes, he would become unresponsive. Then one day, daycare called and said … physicians cared for my son, but they were compassionate toward me as well.” Samantha is committed to giving back to …
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Children’s cardiac stress tests should be performed by pediatric heart/lung experts, here’s why
… not helpful. Children and young adults require a much more comprehensive testing regimen to not only examine their … heart, lung, blood, skeletal and even neurological or genetic conditions. For example, we are one of the only … disease, and we participate in exercise related research studies to remain on the cutting edge of diagnosis and …
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Phoenix Children’s Unveils “Wonder And Wander,” a 407-Foot Mural to Advance Hope and Healing for Patient Families
On May 1, Phoenix Children’s will unveil a 407-foot commissioned mural that has transformed a heavily trafficked corridor into a captivating and exciting journey for children and their families. Nearly two years in the making, the art installation, called “Wonder And Wander” brings vibrant colors and imaginative designs to a major hospital hallway through which 70,000 children are transported each year.
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Unexplained cases of pediatric hepatitis: An FAQ for parents
… can have a variety of causes, ranging from infection to genetic or metabolic disease, so diagnosis and treatment may … know their children best, so it is important to be aware of how kids are acting. Parents should look for: Nausea …
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Screen time? Tips to promote brain development & attention span
… 2015 in the headache journal, Cephalalgia . Previous studies have shown headaches are linked to screen time exposure … recurrent headaches. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends parents of kids and teens ages 5 to 18 years old … can be placed on electronic devices as well as home internet access control so availability of screen time for …
