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Pediatric Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Program
… other organs in the body, the Pediatric CF Program holds combined clinics with other sub-specialties, including … and your family to make the best choices about medicines, diet, exercise, and other therapies. Because there are many … CF Programs share facilities and some resources, we work toward minimizing disruptions of care related to transition …
Dexa Scan
… that helps bones stay strong. Without it, bones can become weaker, thinner, and more likely to break. How to … hours (about three days) prior to the exam. Also, barium studies should be more than seven days prior and nuclear … lowers. Feel: The table is padded. The table will move forward and back and up and down during the exam. It doesn't …
Safe Children & Families
… Your Children and Home A little education goes a long way toward preventing accidental childhood injury in the home. … behavior is rough, it can scare the dog, and the dog may become aggressive. Don’t disturb. Never interrupt or bother a … vitamins or supplements. Store them in a locked box, cabinet or pantry. Don’t leave any medications – including …
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Kaylea's Story
… pair 13 hours later, she was still alive ... her mother had died instantly. Kaylea was rushed to Phoenix Children's. The … of her head and exited the other, and the child was in a coma. "It was serious enough that in most cases we would … The entire family has become involved in the Parent Safety Network, a foundation Kaylea's grandmother, Sharon, recently …
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Parent management training: Making it work for your family
… for children, but also for adults. It helps avoid the common stumbling block of inconsistency between caregivers. … due to work, other children, etc. Step #4 – Praise and rewards Most of the time, behavior change comes down to … and adolescents. Rewards don’t always have to be monetary or tangible. They could range from choosing what’s …
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Phoenix Children’s Gastroenterology: New Division Chief, New Vision
… clinical research and education as a model for excellent comprehensive programs. My vision for the Phoenix Children’s … seven advanced practitioners, four registered dieticians, 17 nurses and 16 medical assistants across six … these unprecedented times and nationwide heightened awareness to infection, the Phoenix Children’s GI team is …
Research
… neurology, cardiology and pulmonology. More than 700 studies are currently underway with millions of dollars in … as director for Phoenix Children’s Research Institute. Stewart Goldman, MD , a pediatric oncologist who is also internationally renowned, is an accomplished leader in brain tumor research. More than 600 …
CME Session
PCH - Say What? Diagnosing & Treating the Seven Types of Jargon Overuse - Michael Pitt, MD (University of Minnesota, M Health Fairview - MN)
… each Implement simple word swaps in our written and verbal communication that increase likelihood of being understood … None of us went into medicine to confuse people. Yet studies on our use of jargon – the technical terminology of a … for hospital medicine. A winner of multiple teaching awards, Dr. Pitt speaks across the country with a primary …
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Phoenix Children’s Researcher Awarded $3 Million Grant to Develop New Therapy for Lung Diseases in Premature Babies
An internationally renowned research scientist at the Phoenix Children’s Research Institute at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix has been awarded a multimillion-dollar grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to develop new treatment methods for lung disease in premature infants.
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Dog Bite Prevention Week: Teaching your child pet safety
… my son turned six, we brought home Leo. Soon after, Sam, Eddie and Phoebe joined in on the fun. In the blink of an eye, … different dogs are best suited for different families. I recommend researching breeds to make sure your family is able … If a dog bites your child, wash the wound with soap and warm water and apply pressure to the wound. To prevent …
