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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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Leading the way in treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy
… disease modifying therapies that can change clinical outcomes and even result in normal motor development with early … SMA (formerly Families of SMA) has developed a national network of treatment centers to establish standards of care, … presentations to local, national and even international audiences. Plus, data acquired through these therapy methods …
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Phoenix Children’s to Unveil Redesigned Neurodiagnostic Sleep and EEG Laboratory
Opening April 27, the lab incorporates families’ recommendations and improves care for children undergoing sleep studies and electroencephalogram testing
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Phoenix Children’s furthering research on migraine treatments for children
… and a nurse practitioner. The program continues to grow, welcoming its first pediatric headache fellow in 2022. The … habits such as sleep, physical activity, hydration, and diet. Biofeedback therapy uses electrical sensors to monitor … with migraines usually have a family history due to genetic factors. “What’s happening during a migraine is that …
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Globally Renowned Research Scientist Joins Phoenix Children’s, University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix
Vladimir Kalinichenko, MD, PhD, will be Director for the Phoenix Children’s Research Institute at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix, and professor of Child Health with tenure. Dr. Kalinichenko is internationally renowned for his research in lung development and regeneration.
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Cerebral palsy: The challenges, the beauty
… Americans are living with cerebral palsy (CP) , the most common physical disability of childhood. Caused by brain … during or after birth, or in some cases by certain genetic mutations, CP primarily affects muscle tone, movement … Analysis Lab , where physical therapists and engineers studied her movement patterns and muscle activity to create a …
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Kids and resilience: Needed now, more than ever
… The big game. Social drama. Sibling rivalry. Changing bodies. These are some of many challenges children face every … The children who grew to be reasonably happy, healthy, competent adults were those who had a connection with at … strengths and weaknesses, and I learn from mistakes”. Kenneth Ginsburg, MD, wrote a book aimed at helping parents …
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Innovative Cancer Research Physician Joins Phoenix Children's
Mario Otto, MD, PhD, has been appointed Director of the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders (CCBD) and Division Chief of Hematology/Oncology at Phoenix Children’s.
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Introducing a Collaborative Surveillance Initiative for Sickle Cell Disease Awareness in Arizona
Phoenix Children’s is excited to announce a groundbreaking collaborative surveillance initiative focusing on the population of individuals with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) in Arizona. This initiative, conducted in partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC
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Taking a “reading” on reading problems
… Although early readers may confuse the letter/sound combinations of “b” and “d” or may read “was” as “saw,” … specific cognitive deficits related to brain function and genetics. The causes of significant reading problems are … dyslexia and hinder the eye tracking needed for reading Dietary treatments encouraging a child to eat foods rich in …
